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How do you say know in chuukese?

There are several ways to say "know" in Chuukese, depending on the context:

* "Sii" - This is the most common and general way to say "know."

* "Fiti" - This translates to "know how to do something" or "understand how to do something."

* "Ppii" - This translates to "know someone" or "be familiar with someone."

* "Ewe" - This translates to "know about something" or "have knowledge about something."

* "Ite" - This translates to "know that something is true" or "be certain about something."

Here are some examples:

* Sii ia kewe? (Do you know her?)

* Fiti ou kopwe song. (Do you know how to sing?)

* Ppii ou ewe chon en. (Do you know this person?)

* Ewe ou ewe pwom? (Do you know about the event?)

* Ite ia emon me lein. (I know that there is a house there.)

The specific word you choose will depend on the context and the nuance you want to convey.

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