Nharangga Word


wanggala

English Word


fall suddenly, fall straight down

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Definition/Cultural Note


- although the general meaning of this is clear, its not yet certain what the word ending la indicates.- the verb stem is wangga. Word endings are added directly onto the stem: wangga-la.- see community grammar book The fragments of Budderers waddy for details of how to use Nharangga verbs.- this word refers to a specific type of falling, perhaps like English collapse or plummet.