nengele components, pieces, parts of a bigger whole / parts, limbs / [...]

1. • components, pieces, parts of a bigger whole

   • • Example 1304:
       

       nengele kuo

       the elements of a canoe

     • Example 1381:
       

       Kape le-toe langasuo peini, ka nengele wamitaka.

       You cut out the big rail, and then the smaller pieces.

       Example Comment

       canoe

     • Example 1863:
       

       nengele moe

       elements of a house, carpentry

2. • parts, limbs

   Typical Subject

   body

   • • Example 43:
       

       Tavsone ponu i-abu nengele idi.

       That sickness weakens the body. [lit. it strikes one's limbs]

       Example Comment

       Covid-19

     • Example 1360:
       

       Ne-labu ebel' ini pe nengele i-meli.

       I'll massage her body because some spots (on her body) are painful.

3. • accessories for ‹s.th.›

   • • Example 1864:
       

       nengele makone

       [accessories of dance] the accessories necessary to carry out traditional dances (instruments, jumping boards+)