dhimalga
created from dhila red + malga white.
created from dhila red + malga white.
this word was created on the basis of old words for kinds of disabilities, such as minna dhamba blind. Dhallanya means tongue.
this word is now commonly used among Nunga people. It seems to come originally from German.
created from bulyu black + malga white.
- it has not been possible to spell this word according to the Nharangga spelling system developed by the Language Workshop, as this would result in gudna, which has an entirely different meaning.- this word clearly comes from English good. However, it is now used as a real Nharangga word, since it has a Nharangga word-ending, and has become part of a phrase which is not used in English (see example in sentences).
the word ending li indicates a description or adjective.
the word as shared with related languages also means fade, wither.related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.
related language records indicate that this word may be related to meanings such as sneaker, killer.
this word as shared with related languages indicates that it may also mean summer or hot season.related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.