telil, n.poss.3sbreath.
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telikn.poss.1s
telimn.poss.2s
telmamn.poss.1pe
telidn.poss.1pi
telmiun.poss.2p
telrirn.poss.3p
kedeb a telilexpr.short-winded.
kemanget a telilexpr.capable of holding one's breath (e.g. under water) for a long time.
medebdobd a telilexpr.
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mengoit a telilexpr.give one's last breath; die; expire.
telil a beluuexpr.village leaders.
telil a chimexpr.pulse.
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Examples:
> He's breathing heavily or gasping for breath (from exhaustion).
Proverbs:
> The taro field is the mother of our life
Not only is taro an important staple in the Palauan diet, but a serving of taro is essential at any feast and taro is the essential food in a food-money exchange. Its importance is recognized in this idiom.
oldoseb, v.t.relieve (person) from pain; overwork; etc.
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uldesebiiv.pf.3s.past
odosebv.pf.3p.inan.
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uldosebv.pf.3p.inan.past
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kaiuedosebv.recip.relieve each other from pain, overwork etc.
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modosebv.erg.
odeseballv.a.s.is to be relieved from pain; overwork; etc.
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uldosebv.r.s.relieved from pain, overwork, etc..
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oldoseb er a telilexpr.come up for air; replenish one's breath.
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