ana vata
anasani
ariou ambe
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coral tree (Erythrina sp.); lit. meaning (’foreign flower’) tall, fruiting, possibly brought by Dutch
(Indonesian) pohon dadak
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enderek buo
noun
morinda (noni) fruit Morinda sp (likely citrifolia)
(Indonesian) buah noni (mengkudu)
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kakomi
Mararea kio sire, sisa kodo rime siri.
phrase
The boy takes one, six frogs remain.
(Indonesian) Anak bawa satu, tinggal kodok enam.
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musi
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tree kangaroo Dendrolagus, probably inustus (grizzled tree kangaroo)
(Indonesian) kangguru pohon
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ngonggo
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k.o. harmonika made from rosewood (kayu linggua) or bamboo
(Indonesian) segenis harmonika; kecapi mulut
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niniai
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nibong palm oncosperma sp.? May also refer to areca palm (?). IMK says there are two kinds of niniai, one which
(Indonesian) pohon nibung
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Piamberi pasi sikamaru.
phrase
The pineapples are unripe.
(Indonesian) Nenas belum masak.
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Pibata ne kiri to karakuai.
phrase
The turtle bit down hard.
(Indonesian) Kura-kura gigit kras.
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pirie inara
noun
k.o. sea shell found on rocks, lit ’widow’
(Indonesian) sejenis karang tempel di batu
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piriei uni
Sasu sama veurare sisara yau.
phrase
The red pants don’t fit me.
(Indonesian) Celana yang merah tidak pas.
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sasuana
simarai
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rub; polish; paint
(Indonesian) gosok; mencat; kasih cat
Example: Ai kiai dire isimarai si siurar.
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Wona nei siera so pibata nei.
phrase
The dog looks over at the turtle.
(Indonesian) Anjing lihat ke kura-kura.
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wonioi
You irerai wai vekasie.
phrase
I untie the knotted rope.
(Indonesian) Saya lepas tali yang ikat.
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