Entries from Elbert 1975-81 in Pollex-Online
Elbert, S. H. (1975-81). Dictionary of the Language of Rennell and Bellona. Copenhagen, The National Museum of Denmark.
Language | Item | Description |
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Rennellese | Tu/tuku | To fall or drop from a height, as stones or small fruit... |
Rennellese | Tuku | Allow; leave; send as a messenger |
Rennellese | Ngahe | To puff for breath slowly, as a dog; to squawk Phonologically Irregular |
Rennellese | Ngahengahe | To puff for breath, pant, breathe heavily Phonologically Irregular |
Rennellese | Ngaʔengaʔe | To fall asleep Phonologically Irregular |
Rennellese | Poo | Day (in counting time) |
Rennellese | Poo hia? | How many days? |
Rennellese | Tuʔaa mata | Eyebrow, eyelid |
Rennellese | Taa/taa | To rinse, as bottle or cup |
Rennellese | Hakagua | To do twice; to cook over or for a second time; to cut in two; dissection |
Rennellese | Nanu | Sing after a leader, knowing song imperfectly |
Rennellese | Hakapigi(ʔaki) | To stay with or near; to put in with or alongside, add; to be due to or caused by |