matukeoll,
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small shark (very dangerous).
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chad, n.liver.
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chedengaln.poss.3schedengal a chad; chedengal a babii, chedengal a rrull.
Aika chedengal (a matukeoll)!interj.
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chedengaolv.s.have a large liver.
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chedengaolv.s.sick with jaundice.
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Examples:
> There were some people who were ritually unclean because they had touched a corpse.
> Steven is helping those people.
> That old man goes fishing often./That old man is quite a fisherman.
> But those who have faith in that one will never be disappointed.
> Did Kukumai bring the food to anyone?
Proverbs:
> It's like taking a shower at Tellei's bath, when somebody takes a shower, you shiver from the cold.
Someone's actions makes you embarrassed.
> Like the people of Ngerechelong, standing together on the base of the coconut tree.
The mound or hump that forms at the base of the coconut tree is said to represent the highest ranking village clan. The leader of that clan is spoken of as "standing on the mound." In the idiom, it is suggested that the people of Ngerechelong (northern Palau) would all like to be leaders-all standing on the mound at the same time. The idiom may be applied where too many people try to direct an operation; too many leaders.
> 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.
> Put out your arm and a man's hand will reach back
The proper spirit of cooperation and mutual aid
> Like a person somewhere taking a bath, but I'm cold.
Applies to any embarrassing act, such as boasting or gossiping, on the part of a friend.
More Examples:
> Where in the U.S are you from?
> Who is the best at pingpong at this school?
> When is his/her funeral?
> Men, young and old wore loin clothes.
> There was a crash by the bridge. Nobody got hurt.

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