ai paya
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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Buai pai dite.
phrase
His character is good.
(Indonesian) Sifat bagus.
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dia kokori
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butterflyfish black/yellow/white stripes, v. common, can be eaten. Chaerodon ocellicaudus, baronessa, etc.
(Indonesian) sejenis ikan
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Diapai niunu tomanau.
phrase
The fish has already been grilled.
(Indonesian) Ikan sudah dibakar.
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Isanana dia nesi na mani katu.
phrase
I stir-fry the fish in a little oil.
(Indonesian) Saya tumis ikan di minyak sedikit.
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karumas
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hot water; any hot liquid, including water, coffee, tea, etc
(Indonesian) air panas
Example: Yau sore karu yunu karomas kopi.
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marapa rau
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paddy oat leaf Gnetum gnemon, eaten. Also ’marapa buo’ for edible fruit of the same tree.
(Indonesian) daun melinjo
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mayana rau
musi
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tree kangaroo Dendrolagus, probably inustus (grizzled tree kangaroo)
(Indonesian) kangguru pohon
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pirie teri
pote
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catch (fish); go fishing; to catch, as fish
(Indonesian) mancing
Example: Yau ya ipotei diapai tomanau.
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sapami
noun
cricket eats leaves, doesn’t make noise
(Indonesian) belalang
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sondiei
tabariati
tabura
Yau ipi direvava na meja vawo.
phrase
I place my chin on the table.
(Indonesian) Saya taruh dagu di atas meja.
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Yau iviare naina atene.
phrase
I come down from the ladder.
(Indonesian) Saya turun dari tangga.
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