| ngerek | n.poss.1s | |
| ngerem | n.poss.2s | |
| ngerel | n.poss.3s |
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| ngeram | n.poss.1pe | |
| ngered | n.poss.1pi | |
| ngeriu | n.poss.2p | |
| ngerir | n.poss.3p | |
| kekere a ngerel | expr. | talk too softly. |
| klou a ngerel | expr. | talk too loud. |
| ngerel a bilas | expr. | sound of a boat. |
| ngerel a charm | expr. | animal sound(s). |
| ngerel a omeius | expr. | chant sung while paddling. |
| ngerengerel | |
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Examples: |
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> Droteo's mouth is small and narrow (like that of a trigger fish). |
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> said the duck, who was quite a gossip. |
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> Let me interrupt you. |
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> He speaks softly (in a low voice). |
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> Be quiet! |
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Proverbs: |
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> A variety of banana. The people of Kayangel; a banana occurring there. |
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> Fierce with mouth. An individual who, without the authority to back his words, refutes authority; a person without traditional status talking back to one with such status. |
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More Examples: |
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> Hon, whats wrong with your lips? |
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> Actions speak more than words. |
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> Can you speak a bit louder, i didnt hear you? |
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> Come taste/try (bitter food, sweet food, betelnut,etc.). (lit. destroy your mouth). |
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> A lot of talk but no action. |
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