dui, n.title (for village chief or family head).
dui
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diakn.poss.1s
diamn.poss.2s
dialn.poss.3s
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dimamn.poss.1pe
diadn.poss.1pi
dimiun.poss.2p
dirirn.poss.3p
meluchel er a duiexpr.hold title.
Examples:
> The turtle shell, I don't know who was polishing it.
> The rain isn't stopping.
> Nothing makes Droteo give up what he's doing.
> In your constant love and goodness, remember me.
> We are completely uninformed because we don't know any information (about that).
Proverbs:
> You think only of Present, not of Future.
Chelechang (Present) and Chrechar (Future) were brothers. Present was the favorite of his mother. These are the words of Future reprimanding his mother. The idiom is used of those who inadequately plan for the future.
> You're like a floating log without a resting place.
You have no fixed abode.
> Like lightning, a big, unnecessary noise.
Lightning rarely strikes in such a way as to cause serious damage in Palau. May be applied to any unnecessary fuss or oratory at a meeting.
> It's like the foam of the sea, which forms unexpectedly and then disappears.
It's a matter that comes up for lengthy discussions and then is dropped without resolution or effect. Some things, like sea foam, drift on without settlement. Endless discussion without reaching agreement.
> Like the insects which stays at ashes of fire but doesn't burn.
You're near a situation which needs immediate attention but you don't lend a hand.
More Examples:
> Its not wise to drink alcohol and drive, its agaisnt the law.
> Dont mess with the spotted eagle ray when you go fishing as they are sacred.
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> I'm waiting for him to say he does not want to.
> No, thank you

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