| chedengal | n.poss.3s | chedengal a chad; chedengal a babii, chedengal a rrull. |
| Aika chedengal (a matukeoll)! | interj. |
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| chedengaol | v.s. | have a large liver.
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| chedengaol | v.s. | sick with jaundice.
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Examples: |
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> those people (near you) |
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> I saw the canoe that those men carved. |
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> That old man goes fishing often./That old man is quite a fisherman. |
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> Good people are glad, when they see the wicked punished. |
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> Steven is helping that person. |
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Proverbs: |
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> Put out your arm and a man's hand will reach back The proper spirit of cooperation and mutual aid |
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> A man whose breechcloth is closed A well-organized man, particularly one who uses his money carefully; hence, sometimes, a stingy person. |
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> A person whose breechcloth is loose. A poorly organized man, naive, openminded, generous, but not manly. |
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> Don't be like the man from Ngerchemai who lost both the turtle and the canoe. Don't bite off more than you can chew...don't be selfish. |
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> The light of youth is darkness. A young person may display pride or may be showy in dress habits; youth may shine, but the brilliance does not mean enlightenment. |
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More Examples: |
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> There was a crash by the bridge. Nobody got hurt. |
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> The first floor contained a guard room, recreation room, hallway, workers room, and an NCO room. |
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> This person is harvesting fruits. |
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> I think people in Airai should make toll booths at the airport and collect fees. |
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> This person has a long nose. |
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