wangu

English Word
seven
Different ways of saying this word
possibly also wangwi. The ng in this word is soft, as in singer, not hard, as in angry.
Definition/cultural note

this word was developed from the birth-order terms wangudu/wanguya (meaning agreed upon in workshops: seventh daughter/son).

Lexical Category
number
Sound
Sound wav
Childrens Dictionary Definition
seven

ngari wardli

English Word
reception
Different ways of saying this word
Ngari means one.- for this word we use it as first as in the first place you come to in an office.
Definition/cultural note

- this word was created on the basis of older words for types of wardli (building or room), such as guna wardli.

Lexical Category
noun
Sound
Sound wav
Extra Information
Ngari means one.- for this word we use it as first as in the first place you come to in an office.
Childrens Dictionary Definition
reception (office)

marru

English Word
six
Definition/cultural note

- this word was developed from the birth-order terms marrudu/marruya (meaning sixth daughter/son).

Lexical Category
number
Sound
Sound wav
Childrens Dictionary Definition
six

gundu baldha

English Word
jumper, t-shirt
Definition/cultural note

- this word was created on the basis of old words such as birlda baldha (possum-skin cloak) and dhidna baldha (shoes).

Lexical Category
noun
Sound
Sound wav
Extra Information
gundu chest + baldha (clothing).
Childrens Dictionary Definition
t-shirt

gara burlayi

English Word
ten
Different ways of saying this word
gara bulli (less formal)
Definition/cultural note

- this word was developed from the birth-order terms garadu/gariya (meaning 8th daughter/son) + burlayi (two).

Lexical Category
number
Sound
Sound wav
Childrens Dictionary Definition
ten

dhimalga

English Word
pink
Definition/cultural note

created from dhila red + malga white.

Lexical Category
description
Sound
Sound wav
Sentence Two Nharangga
dhimalka, thimalka
Childrens Dictionary Definition
pink

dhidna walanggu

English Word
socks
Definition/cultural note

literally means foot cover.

Lexical Category
noun
Sound
Sound wav
Sentence Two Nharangga
dhinna walanggu
Childrens Dictionary Definition
socks

dhidna binna

English Word
runner
Definition/cultural note

dhidna foot + binna good at, used to doing... This word was created on the basis of old words such as mara binna good fighter, aggressive (someone used to using their hands).

Lexical Category
noun
Sound
Sound wav
Extra Information
you will find this word in the new words section of the main dictionary Nharangga Warra Narungga Dictionary, First Edition.
Childrens Dictionary Definition
runner

bundha

English Word
mad, lost ones mind
Different ways of saying this word
buntha you will find this word in the additional words section of the main dictionary Nharangga Warra Narungga Dictionary, First Edition.
Definition/cultural note

this word is now commonly used among Nunga people. It seems to come originally from German.

Lexical Category
description
Main Sentence English
youre crazy!
Sound
Sound wav
Childrens Dictionary Definition
silly

wiri

English Word
shoulder, shoulders, possibly shoulder blade
Definition/cultural note

the word as shared with related languages also extends to wing.related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.

Lexical Category
noun
body
Word Categories
Body
Main Sentence English
head, shoulders, knees and toes!
Sound
Sound wav
Childrens Dictionary Definition
shoulders
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