animal

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Sound

Sound wav

Extra Information

probably the female kangaroo.

Childrens Dictionary Definition

kangaroo

wagaggu

English Word

1.young of wallaby; 2.baby in general

Different ways of saying this word

wagakku, wakakku

Definition/cultural note

this word probably comes originally from a longer word, perhaps waguwagu (supported also by related languages records).

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Sound

Sound wav

Extra Information

scientific name for wallaby: Thylogale eugenii. related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.

Childrens Dictionary Definition

joey

wagagara

English Word

lizard, probably Dtella Lizard

Different ways of saying this word

wakakara

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Sound

Sound wav

Scientific Name

Peropus variegatus.

Extra Information

wakakara

Childrens Dictionary Definition

Dtella lizard

yambu

English Word

common dolphin

Different ways of saying this word

yampu

Lexical Category

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Fish and water creatures

Sound

Sound wav

Scientific Name

Delphinus delphis.

Childrens Dictionary Definition

dolphin

ngarri

English Word

a duck or teal

Different ways of saying this word

arri - possibly used as part of longer words.

Definition/cultural note

Egginton/Johnson explains that this word can mean teal, or any duck except mountain duck.

Lexical Category

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Birds

Sound

Sound wav

Childrens Dictionary Definition

duck

gadli

English Word

dog, tame dog; dingo; dingo dreaming

Different ways of saying this word

kadli, galli, kalli (less formal, without the d)

Definition/cultural note

- gadli are important in the Dreaming about winda the owl.- according to Howitt, gadli Dreaming is part of the garrdi totem.

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Main Sentence English

the little dog is hungry.

Sound

Sound wav

Image

Scientific Name

canis familiaris dingo.

Childrens Dictionary Definition

dog

dharldi biddi

English Word

rabbit

Definition/cultural note

seems to mean literally long ears.

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Sound wav

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Childrens Dictionary Definition

rabbit

dhannibadja

English Word

lobster

Different ways of saying this word

dhannibatja, thannibatja.

Definition/cultural note

literally sea-vermin.

Lexical Category

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Fish and water creatures

Sound

Sound wav

Image

Childrens Dictionary Definition

lobster

bundhi

English Word

mouse, mice

Different ways of saying this word

punthi

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Main Sentence English

the snake ate the mouse.

Sound

Sound wav

Image

Childrens Dictionary Definition

mouse

budhili

English Word

hairy

Different ways of saying this word

buthili.

Definition/cultural note

the word-ending li indicates a description or adjective.

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