Entries from Elbert 1946, 1948 in Pollex-Online

Elbert, S. H. (1946). Kapingamarangi and Nukuoro Word List, with Notes on Linguistic Position, Pronunciation, and Grammar, United States Naval Military Government (Mimeographed)., Elbert, S. H. (1948). Grammar and Comparative Study of the Language of Kapingamarangi, Texts, and Word Lists, Pacific Science Board, National Research Council (CIMA Project).

Language Item Description
Kapingamarangi To/ngoro Gurgling sound made by paddling (attributed to the knob at the end of the paddle) Phonologically Irregular
Kapingamarangi Hotu Come into sight; appear, as on the horizon
Kapingamarangi Uuhiu ["final vowel rarely heard"] Nose
Kapingamarangi Mairap Aquila
Kapingamarangi Merimeri Antares
Kapingamarangi Harapori Name of a star
Kapingamarangi Humu thE, humu mhE Names of stars or constellations