Slang

1. matik

   Okay / fine

   Usage

   This one is slang. A casual reply for friends your age; use "ungil" in a formal setting

2. olengau

   Slang / current expression

   Usage

   The word for slang itself; handy when talking about how someone speaks. Safe with anyone

3. chach

   Oh! (surprise)

   Usage

   An interjection of surprise; safe with anyone

4. chang

   Oh! (used by men)

   Usage

   The male form of the surprise interjection — Palauan interjections are gendered

5. ioi

   Oh! (used by women)

   Usage

   The female form of the surprise interjection; "cheang" does the same job

6. chelik

   Oh! (to a group)

   Usage

   A cry of surprise addressed to everyone present; safe with anyone

7. uisekea

   Darn it!

   Usage

   What you say when something fails. It is not coarse, so it is fine in any company

8. oliich

   Oops!

   Usage

   For a small slip; safe with anyone

9. hai

   Ho-hum

   Usage

   An interjection of boredom or annoyance; better avoided in front of someone senior

10. desiil

    Got you!

    Usage

    What children shout when they tag someone and run; use it when playing with kids

11. teriobs

    Beer (slang)

    Usage

    Its literal sense is foam or sea froth; as slang it means beer. Use it with friends your age

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