Palauan Language Online: Palauan-English Dictionary

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.

renguk

n.poss.1s

renguk

a

reng

er

ngak.

rengum

n.poss.2s

rengul

n.poss.3s

his/her/its heart; spirit; feeling; soul; seat of emotions.

rengul

a

reng

er

ngii.

rengmam

n.poss.1pe

rengud

n.poss.1pi

rengmiu

n.poss.2p

rengrir

n.poss.3p

rengrir

a

reng

er

tir.

omai er a rengul

v.t.

hesitate; be unsure about.

a renguk e

expr.

I think/thought that.

ochemchuml a rengul

expr.

seething inside with anger or hate.

See also:

URUNGULEL

Examples:

president

ngilai

rengrir

rechad

Olbiil

Kelulau

mle

kedidai

rengrir.

> The president persuaded the senators that were being stubborn. The president obtained the hearts of the senators that had high hearts.

diak

berngel

rengul

Droteo.

> Nothing stops Droteo from doing things./Droteo isn't easily discouraged.

dirrek

omrotech

chimak

dobodeb

ngsechel

renguk.

> I also will clap my hands, and my anger will be over.

Rechedam

rechedil,

lak

molengasech

rengrir

rengelekiu.

> Parents, do not treat your children in such a way as to make them angry.

rengul

Droteo

kebelu

Toki.

> Droteo has the idea that Toki is a little crazy.

Proverbs:

Dmolech

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.

Omechar

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.

resechal

reng

tir

bad.

> The male heart is like stone.

The true man or leader has a strong, unwavering character. His decisions are firm and unchanging.

rengud

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

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.

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