wanarni

English Word
come, ripen
Different ways of saying this word
- the meaning of this word is not very clear.- it is found in a song (as above).
Definition/cultural note

- wana may be the verb stem. If this is correct, word endings would be added directly onto the stem: wana-(r)ni.- see community grammar book The fragments of Budderers waddyfor details of how to use Nharangga verbs.

Lexical Category
verb
instruction
Main Sentence English
wild peaches hanging in the trees, the sun will burn you (to the colour of fire), we will gather you (for food).
Sound
Sound wav

ooreroo

English Word
may mean waddy (something)
Definition/cultural note

more information is needed to know how to say this word and what it means. It is found only in McEntires wordlist, which has many errors. It has not been possible to transcribe it into the project spelling system as it is to uncertain how it was said.

Lexical Category
instruction
Main Sentence English
waddy kangaroo.
Sound
Sound wav
Extra Information
you will find this word in the additional words section of the main dictionary Nharangga Warra Narungga Dictionary, First Edition.

ngarguru

English Word
eat
Different ways of saying this word
possibly also arguru
Definition/cultural note

the ru ending seems to mean that it is an instruction.

Lexical Category
verb
instruction
Sound
Sound wav
Subscribe to instruction