this word is found in phrases such as walli wambana I do not know.
- some sources in both Nharangga and related languages list this as plains turkey (Ardeotis australis).- according to Howitt, this Dreaming is part of the garrdi totem.- the turkey might be named for its long warldu neck.
- there are two words listed for groundlark.- waldaru is more commonly found. However, this may not be correct, as the shared word found in related language records is listed as curlew.
the verb stem is walanggu. word endings are added directly onto the stem: walanggu-dja.- see community grammar book the fragments of Budderers waddy for details of how to use Nharangga verbs.
- it seems that Nharangga did not traditionally use boomerangs. This was another type of throwing stick that was designed to return to its starting point.- this word first appears in Newchurch+/Blacks list (around 1918).- related language records indicate that it was possibly used in old Nharangga as well.- related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.