melasem, v.t.try (out); practice; check; challenge; imitate. .
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imasemv.pf.3p.inan.
ilasemv.pf.3p.inan.past
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esemall
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v.a.s.is to be tried out/challenged.
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ilasemv.r.s.tried out; challenged.
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keasemv.recip.challenge each other.
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melselasemv.redup.keep trying or challenging.
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Examples:
> Elilai was really trying to be courageous.
> I tried to eat the fish.
> He held discussions in the synagogue, trying to convince both Jews and Greeks.
> Are you challenging me?
More Examples:
> He is trying to squeeze his hand through the window to open the door.
> I don't want to become the subject of gossip so I will try to be well-behaved.
> I'm very busy but trying to squeeze some time to come visit you.
> Im going to try to stop my betelnut chewing.
mengusem, v.t.wipe (mouth); wipe dirt; food; etc. off (hands) (onto clothing; etc.); keep mouth shut; clear weeds from the taro patch.
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chilusemv.pf.3p.inan.past
chachusemv.recip.wipe (hands) onto (each other's clothing; etc.).
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chelusemv.r.s.(mouth) wiped; (hands) wiped of dirt, food, etc.
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chesemallv.a.s.(mouth) is to be wiped; (hands) are to be wiped of dirt, food, etc.
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chelusem a ngerel expr.silent; not contributing to conversation.
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