reng, n.heart; spirit; feeling; soul; seat of emotions; will; desire; decision.
reng
a
tebechelel
a
chad;
reng
a
omesiur
er
a
chad;
rengul,
rengelngalek.
rengukn.poss.1s
renguk
a
reng
er
ngak.
rengumn.poss.2s
renguln.poss.3shis/her/its heart; spirit; feeling; soul; seat of emotions.
rengul
a
reng
er
ngii.
rengmamn.poss.1pe
rengudn.poss.1pi
rengmiun.poss.2p
rengrirn.poss.3p
rengrir
a
reng
er
tir.
omai er a rengulv.t.hesitate; be unsure about.
a renguk eexpr.I think/thought that.
ochemchuml a rengulexpr.seething inside with anger or hate.
See also:
URUNGULEL
Examples:
A
Droteo
a
chemolt
el
ungil
a
rengul
el
chad.
> Droteo is known to be a kind person.
Ng
diak
a
berngel
a
rengul
a
Droteo.
> Nothing stops Droteo from doing things./Droteo isn't easily discouraged.
Ng
dirkak
lebo
el
eru
el
buil
el
kchad
e
tureka
a
renguk
er
a
klechad.
> I'm not even 2 months old yet and I'm getting tired of being alive.
Lak
bo
medakt
er
a
recherrouiu;
di
blechoel
el
mesisiich
a
rengmiu.
> Don't be afraid of your enemies; always be courageous.
A
Peter
a
mlo
suebek
a
rengul.
> Peter became worried.
Proverbs:
A
rengud
me
chodab.
> The heart and assessment.
This might better be translated, "Assessment with knowledge." The mind or head is thought to be the locus of knowledge in Palau, but such knowledge is made useful or is measured with the heart (reng). Chodab, in this context, would appear to mean "to take stock of" or "to measure." In essence, then, the phrase cautions one who seems on the point of making a rash decision to temper his thoughts with his heart.
Bekokuii
er
a
reng.
> Sympathetic heart.
Emphasis is on empathy with the other person: serene contemplation of the problems of others and the art of taking the position of the other as one's own. Sources identify it with the Golden Rule and ideal Christian behavior.
Dmolech
er
a
reng.
> Sincere heart.
The technique suggests a quiet rational approach to any problem; the acceptance of circumstances without getting ruffled. The advocate does not defend himself against criticism and will meet anger with sincere concern. It involves "checking the facts," rather than backing down in the face of challenge. The student of this discipline is serene in the face of danger.
A
resechal
a
reng
er
tir
bad.
> The male heart is like stone.
The true man or leader has a strong, unwavering character. His decisions are firm and unchanging.
Omechar
a
reng.
> Buying the heart.
This is the strategy of anticipating the desires and wishes of others. It involves generosity in favors, gift giving, and praise. The art of anticipating the desired response by the question asked is polished. The use of humor to cajole those led is approved. When confronting a group, whether in dance or speech, a smile or pleasant, friendly expression is assumed.
More Examples:
Tirka
el
mengeteklel
a
beluad
a
mera
el
diak
lodengei
a
rengrir.
> Our leaders just don't have any compassion.
Ng
meringel
er
kau
a
dmu
el
kmo
ng
betik
a
rengum
er
ngak?
> Is it hard for you to say I love you?
Bo
mungil
el
chuieuii
a
renguk
e
lak
momes
er
a
klebekel
a
ikrel.
> Read my heart well and don't get smitten by what covers it.
Ng
kmal
nguibes
a
renguk
er
aika
el
redechel
a
iedel.
> I really really want those mangos.
Dimlak
kudengei
el
kmo
kede
kmal
mekedidai
a
rengud.
> I didn't really realize that we are so darn stubborn.

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