maaraa (of the sea and the weather) calm / (of the moon) shine

1. • (of the sea and the weather) calm
   • • environment

   • • Example 3999:
       

       ahiki to poha, a maaraa koana

       there are no waves, it is only calm (the sea in the Solomon Islands)

       Source:

       Mor 04R 138-139

     • Example 4000:
       

       Tea maa vuri maaraa, are paa tara e Simura komana sivao.

       When the weather is calm, we will see Simura in the moon. (lit. When the times ...)

       Source:

       Sii 07W 237-238

2. • (of the moon) shine

   • • Example 605:
       

       Bea sivao maaraa bana maa tea bon ei, eara repaa vaagoagon gunaha bana roho tea vasisira vahaa tea neba to paa paku vuru maara.

       When the moon shines again tonight, let's stroll down again to inspect again the plantation we have made for us.

       Source:

       Eno 01E(Eno) 032

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• See also:
  • maraa (of the weather and the sea) be calm / (of liquid) be clear / (of places) peaceful