bwebwe
The Marshallese word for "stupid" is bwebwe.
The term bwebwe is an adjective used to describe someone or something that is lacking in intelligence.
Meaning: lacking in intelligence (adj)
Did you know?
- In some contexts, bwebwe can describe a person who ignores traditional wisdom or ignores the advice of their ancestors.
- The word bwebwe is often used to describe things that are simply 'not working' or 'not following the way', rather than just being intellectually deficient.
- In many Marshallese social contexts, direct insults like bwebwe are avoided in favor of more indirect, descriptive ways of expressing frustration to maintain social harmony.
Example conversation
Sarah and Joseph are discussing a mistake Joseph made.
- SarahYaan, kaji bwebwe.Joseph, you are being stupid.
- JosephIit lakon bwebwe.I am not stupid.
- SarahKo bwebwe maman.Your idea was stupid.
- JosephIit ekan.It was just a mistake.
