Kapingamarangi talking dictionary

Kapingamarangi  - English

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version 1.0, 7.2013

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Kapingamarangi

The Kapingamarangi Talking Dictionary currently has 2476 entries, with 804 audio files and 276 images.
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gelegele [+]

noun    sand

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich

Example: Photo by Matt Kiefer October 6, 2006 via Flickr License: CC BY-SA 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • natural world
gaahiga [+]

n.    coral formation

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Matt Kieffer October 4, 2009 via Flickr License: CC BY-SA 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • ocean/sea
gawidi [+]

n.    ghost crab

Scientific name: Ocypodinae sp.

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by beautifulcataya May 1, 2005 via Flickr License: CC BY-NC-ND 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
madapua [+]

n.    pond

Example: Photo by Matt Kiefer October 6, 2009 via Flickr License: CC BY-SA 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • natural world
Togo Damana [+]

   name of coral head in Kapinga lagoon

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
tulumana [+]

   knife

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich

Example: Photo by Travis S. December 2, 2011 via Flickr License: CC BY-NC 2.0

galiha [+]

n.    skink lizard

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Kevin Matteson March 16, 2005 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • insects/reptiles
Takenge [+]

   an islet of Kapinga Atoll (uninhabited)

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
Takairongo [+]

   an islet of Kapinga Atoll (uninhabited)

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
beke [+]

   butterfly

Speaker: Hawortson Heinrich

Example: Photo by gailhampshire November 14, 2012 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0

kaukau [+]

   swimming

uu [+]

n.    coconut crab

Scientific name: Birgus latro

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich

Example: Photo by Drew Avery February 18, 2007 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
dagi [+]

noun    duck

Speaker: Hawortson Heinrich

Example: Photo by Sid Mosdell November 7, 2012 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0

madu [+]

n.    coconut, ripe

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • coconuts
hooanga [+]

n.    pumice stone

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Pumice Stone. Ambuj Saxena. Flickr. via Flickr


Semantic domains:

  • natural world
moko reu [+]

   yellow black tip reef shark

Scientific name: Carcharhinus melanopterus

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich

Example: Photo by craigjhowe / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC via inaturalist.org


Semantic domains:

  • animals
dolobidi [+]

n.    white tern

Scientific name: Sterna sumatrana sumatrana

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by 澎湖小雲雀 June 22, 2013 via Flickr License: BY-NC-SA


Semantic domains:

  • birds
gee [+]

   turtle

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich

Example: Photo by marlinleeling / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC via inaturalist.org


Semantic domains:

  • animals
togolaudia [+]

n.    branching coral that itches

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
manu mamaangi [+]

n.    bird

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by tropical.pete September 28, 2007 via Flickr License: CC BY-SA 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • birds
Togo Bale [+]

   name of coral head in Kapinga lagoon

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
magamaga [+]

n.    starfish

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by NOAA Photo Library September 24, 2010 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
hale hai magi [+]

n.    hospital

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Official US Navy Page July 7, 2011 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • locations
moko henua [+]

   white tip shark

Scientific name: Triaenodon obesus

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich

Example: Photo by eschlogl / iNaturalist, License: CC-BY-NC via inaturalist.org


Semantic domains:

  • animals
mounu [+]

n.    bait on fishing hook


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
aalo [+]

vt.    paddle

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Travis S. December 2, 2011 via Flickr License: CC BY-NC 2.0

waeang [+]

n.    spider conch

Scientific name: Lambis

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
mekanek [+]

n.    emerald tree skink; Japanese/Pacific monitor

Scientific name: Lamprolepis smaragdina; Varanus indicus

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • insects/reptiles
galabe [+]

n.    sea cucumber

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by NOAA Photo Library September 6, 2013 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
baalanga [+]

n.    metal pot

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,


Semantic domains:

  • tools
ngadala-dee [+]

n.    sea bass

Scientific name: Epinephelus fuscoguttatus

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Malcomle Brown February 14, 2011 via Flickr License: CC BY-ND 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
lowada [+]

n.    ant

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • insects/reptiles
tu di loa [+]

v.    cut rope

manu dagua [+]

n.    school of tuna

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: School of Tuna. U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters. Flickr. via Flickr


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
dangada hadu [+]

n.    statue

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Naval Surface Warriors June 15, 2011 via Flickr License: CC BY-SA 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • material world
libogo deledele [+]

n.    a lure for trawling


Semantic domains:

  • tools
Matawhei [+]

   an islet of Kapinga Atoll (uninhabited)

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
Di Wawa [+]

   name of coral head in Kapinga lagoon

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
naniaga [+]

n.    mangrove


Semantic domains:

  • plants
gada [+]

n.    jack fish

Scientific name: Caranx hippos

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Kevin Bryant December 29, 2010 via Flickr License: CC BY-NC-SA 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
duwoiwoi [+]

n.    dragonfly

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Klaus Stiefel January 5, 2008 via Flickr License: CC BY-NC 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • insects/reptiles
duuaganga [+]

n.    coconut husk

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,


Semantic domains:

  • coconuts
Werua [+]

   an islet of Kapinga Atoll (one of only two that is inhabited)

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
awa [+]

   channel that connects lagoon to ocean (Kapingamarangi has one of these)

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • seascape
Matukerekere [+]

   an islet of Kapinga Atoll (uninhabited, reserved for use by fishermen only)

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
belehom [+]

n.    sprout of coconut


Semantic domains:

  • coconuts
gee gee [+]

n.    green sea turtle

Scientific name: Chelonia mydas

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich

Example: Photo by prilfish July 20, 2011 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • insects/reptiles
heleheu [+]

n.    pandanus fruit

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • plants
Di Ahi Gaa [+]

   place name on Kapinga inner reef

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
lehu [+]

n.    lime

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • food
galia [+]

n.    gecko

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • insects/reptiles
Di Tuu [+]

   name of coral head in Kapinga lagoon

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
Madabua [+]

   place name on Kapinga outer reef

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
gokii [+]

n.    Pacific lorikeet

Scientific name: Trichoglossus rubiginosus

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • birds
gore oto [+]

n.    ivory nut

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • plants
Touhou [+]

   an islet of Kapinga Atoll (one of only two that is inhabited)

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
taro woroworo [+]

n.    branching coral

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
Kapingamarangi [+]

   Kapingamarangi

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
loa [+]

n.    rope


Semantic domains:

  • material world
dohom [+]

n.    firewood


Semantic domains:

  • fire
gau tuluman [+]

n.    knife handle


Semantic domains:

  • tools
gohe [+]

n.    berry

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • plants
Ramotu [+]

   an islet of Kapinga Atoll (uninhabited)

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
ganiwa [+]

n.    name of a constellation: Milky Way

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by andyspictures September 13, 2009 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • natural world
hono [+]

n.    green sea turtle

Scientific name: Chelonia mydas

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by prilfish July 20, 2011 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
akai [+]

noun    flower

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich

langi [+]

n.    sky

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich

Example: Photo by tata_aka_T November 30, 2008 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • natural world
dada [+]

n.    red snapper

Scientific name: Lutjanus vaigiensis

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Florida Fish and Wildlife Center April 3, 2012 via Flickr License: CC BY-ND 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
akau [+]

   a lagoon, the lagoon of Kapingamarangi

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
hoehoe [+]

n.    flower of the Clerodendrum inerme

Scientific name: Clerodendrum inerme

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Lauren Gutierrez February 4, 2012 via Flickr License: CC BY-ND 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • plants
tua gee [+]

n.    turtle shell


Semantic domains:

  • insects/reptiles
tiuto [+]

n.    grasshopper


Semantic domains:

  • insects/reptiles
lowada daua [+]

n.    red warrior ant

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • insects/reptiles
kobai llang [+]

n.    woven hat for fishermen (lit. hat-weave)


Semantic domains:

  • material world
lumada [+]

noun    unripe coconut

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • coconuts
Di Awa [+]

   channel that connects lagoon to ocean (Kapingamarangi has one of these)

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
dohumu [+]

n.    firewood

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • fire
Togo Manini [+]

   name of coral head in Kapinga lagoon

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
hau [+]

   hibiscus

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich

Example: Photo by danaleeling / iNaturalist, CC0: via inaturalist.org


Semantic domains:

  • botany
deduu ahina [+]

n.    hen

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Klaus Stiefel January 5, 2008 via Flickr License: CC BY-NC 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • birds
uu haka niha [+]

n.    elaborate trap used for eel trapping, double doors and long enterance funnel


Semantic domains:

  • tools
Togo Weelua [+]

   name of coral head in Kapinga lagoon

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
abiabi [+]

n.    foam

Tirakaume [+]

   an islet of Kapinga Atoll (uninhabited)

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
Matiro [+]

   an islet of Kapinga Atoll (uninhabited)

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
nia big ane [+]

   These pigs

heleheu [+]

n.    ripe pandanus fruit

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Pomelo (Citrus maxima) fruit from Kerala. Public Domain Photos Blog: Krishna. Flickr. via Flickr


Semantic domains:

  • food
Tiahu [+]

   an islet of Kapinga Atoll (uninhabited)

Source: Buck 1950, Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
baba hale [+]

n.    floor (house)

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,


Semantic domains:

  • material world
tono unga [+]

n.    shell without hermit crab


Semantic domains:

  • fish and marine life
tuagang [+]

n.    coconut husk


Semantic domains:

  • coconuts
libogo gaudogi [+]

n.    a lure made from an american screwdriver used for trawling


Semantic domains:

  • tools
gimoo [+]

n.    mouse; lizard

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Anna Lee May 6, 2008 via Flickr License: CC BY-NC-ND 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • insects/reptiles
mee gai [+]

n.    food

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Tara Stum December 22, 2010 via Flickr License: CC BY 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • food
gimo [+]

n.    skink species

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • insects/reptiles
Tagabiga [+]

   place name on Kapinga inner reef

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich


Semantic domains:

  • place names
togo [+]

n.    reef (in lagoon)

Source: Lieber & Dikepa 1974,

Example: Photo by Matt Kiefer October 4, 2009 via Flickr License: CC BY-SA 2.0


Semantic domains:

  • ocean/sea
biiki [+]

noun    boar

Speaker: Hawortson Heinrich

Example: Photo by: Jörg Hempel July 16, 2007 via Flickr License: CC BY-SA 2.0

roahi [+]

   rope

bagaike [+]

   spider

Speaker: Howartson Heinrich

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All content copyright © Kapingamarangi community. (2013)
Dictionary produced by Howartson Heinrich, Gregory D. S. Anderson and K. David Harrison. (2013).
Supported in part with funding from a NSF REU Site grant (PI Harrison, Building Digital Tools to Support Endangered Languages and Preserve Environmental Knowledge in Mexico, Micronesia, and Navajo Nation, Award #1461056).
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
All rights reserved. Do not distribute or reproduce without permission.
how to cite: Anderson, Gregory D.S., Howartson Heinrich and K. David Harrison. 2013. Kapingamarangi Talking Dictionary. Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages. http://www.talkingdictionary.org/kapingamarangi

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There are currently 2476 entries, 804 audio files, and 276 images.

All content copyright © Kapingamarangi community. (2013)
Dictionary produced by Howartson Heinrich, Gregory D. S. Anderson and K. David Harrison. (2013).
Supported in part with funding from a NSF REU Site grant (PI Harrison, Building Digital Tools to Support Endangered Languages and Preserve Environmental Knowledge in Mexico, Micronesia, and Navajo Nation, Award #1461056).
Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
All rights reserved. Do not distribute or reproduce without permission.
how to cite: Anderson, Gregory D.S., Howartson Heinrich and K. David Harrison. 2013. Kapingamarangi Talking Dictionary. Living Tongues Institute for Endangered Languages. http://www.talkingdictionary.org/kapingamarangi

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