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Gamilaraay

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Gamilaraay
-biyaay[bijaːj]Appears in an example
suffix
A suffix added to words to mean that someone has something or is with something.

“Garraba-biyaay ngaya.”

I have a bag.

Also means
  1. with
  2. having

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
baa[baː]Appears in an example
noun
The part of the body on either side of the pelvis.

“Baa ngaya dhuray.”

My hip is sore.

Also means
  1. hip

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Gamilaraay
baadal[ˈbaːdal]Appears in an example
noun
A tool used for untangling or styling hair.

“Ngaya baadal-gu dhawun.”

I am looking for the comb.

Also means
  1. comb

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Gamilaraay
baadali[ˈbaːdali]Appears in an example
verb
To use a comb to tidy hair.

“Ngaya baadali dhigara.”

I comb the hair.

Also means
  1. comb

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Gamilaraay
baadjin[baːd͡ʒin]Appears in an example
noun
A substance that causes illness or death when eaten or touched.

“Baadjin wiray ngaya.”

I do not eat poison.

Also means
  1. poison

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
baagii[baːɡiː]Appears in an example
noun
A word used to refer to your mother's mother.

“Baagii ngaya.”

She is my maternal grandmother.

Also means
  1. maternal grandmother
  2. grandma

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Gamilaraay
Baalaay[ˈbaːlaːj]Appears in an example
noun
The name for the first day of the working week.

“Baalaay-ga ngaya dhawun-gu.”

On Monday I am going to the country.

Also means
  1. Monday

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
baandali[ˈbaːndali]Appears in an example
verb
To tidy things or put objects into proper order.

“Ngaya baandali miyay.”

I tidy up the house.

Also means
  1. straighten up (tidy)
  2. put in order
  3. straighten up

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
baanduu[baːnduː]Appears in an example
noun
A type of biting fly, specifically a horsefly.

“Baanduu ngaya warrul.”

I see a horsefly.

Also means
  1. horsefly

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
baawaa[baːvaː]Appears in an example
noun
A female sibling.

“Baawaa ngaya.”

She is my sister.

Also means
  1. sister

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
baayali[ˈbaːyali]Appears in an example
verb
To break something by biting or chopping it.

“Ngaya baayali mirri.”

I crack the nut with my teeth.

Also means
  1. crack between teeth
  2. bite off
  3. chop
  4. crack

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
badha[bad̪a]Appears in an example
adj
Feeling unhappy or showing sorrow. It can also refer to the sandalwood tree or a sour or bitter taste.

“ngaya badha”

I am sad.

Also means
  1. sad
  2. sandalwood tree
  3. bitter
  4. sour

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
badhii[badhiː]Appears in an example
noun
The mother of one of your parents.

“Badhii ngaya.”

She is my grandmother.

Also means
  1. grandmother

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Gamilaraay
badjigal[baɟiɡal]Appears in an example
noun
A bicycle used for transport.

“Badjigal ngaya bundarr.”

I ride a bicycle.

Also means
  1. bicycle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
badjinbal[bad͡ʒinbal]Appears in an example
adv
Describes something happening in a slow, steady way over time.

“Badjinbal ngaya ngiyani.”

I am speaking gradually.

Also means
  1. gradually

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
balalmal[balalmal]Appears in an example
noun
A cloth used for drying or wiping oneself.

“Balalmal-du ngaya ngiyani.”

I dried myself with a towel.

Also means
  1. towel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Gamilaraay
balumbaluu[balumbaluː]Appears in an example
adj
Describes someone or something that lacks strength.

“balumbaluu ngaya”

I am weak

Also means
  1. weak

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
baluwaal[baluwaːl]Appears in an example
adv
Describes an action or event that does not happen at any time.

“Baluwaal ngaya dhinawan dhiiya.”

I never eat emu.

Also means
  1. never

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
bamba[bamba]Appears in an example
adv
Describes an action being done with great force or high volume.

“Yilaay ngaya bamba dhinaay.”

I did not walk hard.

Also means
  1. hard
  2. loud

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
banagay[ˈbanaɡaj]Appears in an example
verb
To move quickly on foot.

“Banagay ngaya.”

I am running.

Also means
  1. to run

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
banbu[banbu]Appears in an example
noun
A large motor vehicle used for carrying passengers along a road.

“Banbu-gu ngaya yanayi.”

I am going by bus.

Also means
  1. bus

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
banggulbaa[banɡulbaː]Appears in an example
noun
The raised edge of a river or a creek.

“Ngaya banggulbaala ngina.”

I am sitting on the bank.

Also means
  1. bank

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
barranAppears in an example
noun
A curved wooden tool that can be thrown.

“Barran yilaa ngaya dhawun-gu.”

I threw the boomerang to the ground.

Also means
  1. boomerang

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
bayaAppears in an example
noun
Any type of clothing or fabric material.

“Baya ngaya yaray.”

I wear clothes.

Also means
  1. clothes
  2. cloth

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Gamilaraay
biiba[biːba]Appears in an example
noun
A thin material used for writing on or wrapping things.

“Biiba ngaya dhuwi.”

I have paper.

Also means
  1. paper

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
biilaa[biːlaː]Appears in an example
noun
The bone located at the back of the shoulder.

“Biilaa ngaya dharrul.”

My shoulder blade is sore.

Also means
  1. shoulder blade

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Gamilaraay
bina guwaal[bina ɡuvaːl]Appears in an example
adj
A term describing when a person feels worried or nervous.

“Ngaya bina guwaal ngali ngay.”

I am feeling upset today.

Also means
  1. upset
  2. nervous

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
bindayaaAppears in an example
noun
A small, prickly plant seed that sticks to clothing or skin.

“Bindayaa ngaya dhuwarr.”

I stepped on a burr.

Also means
  1. burr
  2. bindii

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
biri[biɻi]Appears in an example
noun
The front part of the human body between the neck and the abdomen.

“Biri dhuugay ngaya.”

My chest is sore.

Also means
  1. chest

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Gamilaraay
biyan[bijan]Appears in an example
noun
A general term referring to any type of fruit.

“Biyan ngaya ngali-ndayi.”

I am eating this fruit.

Also means
  1. fruit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
buba[ˈbuba]Appears in an example
noun
The muscle located on the front of the upper arm.

“Buba ngaya dhuwi.”

My biceps is sore.

Also means
  1. biceps

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
budhi[bud̪i]Appears in an example
noun
This refers to the hair found on the human body or specifically pubic hair.

“Budhi ngaya.”

This is my body hair.

Also means
  1. body hair
  2. pubic hair

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
bulaarra[bulaːra]Appears in an example
adv
Happening two times.

“Bulaarra ngaya baray ngiya.”

I said it twice.

Also means
  1. twice

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
bulanggi[bulaŋɡi]Appears in an example
noun
A blanket used to keep warm.

“Bulanggi ngaya yanami.”

I will take the blanket.

Also means
  1. blanket

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
Bulawaa[bulavaː]Appears in an example
noun
This is the Gamilaraay name for the month of April.

“Bulawaa ngaya yanagay.”

I will go in April.

Also means
  1. April

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
bumali[ˈbumali]Appears in an example
verb
To strike or hit something or someone. It can also mean to kill.

“Ngaya bumali dhinawan.”

I hit the emu.

Also means
  1. hit
  2. kill

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
bungun[bunɡun]Appears in an example
noun
The limb of the body extending from the shoulder to the hand.

“Bungun ngaya.”

My arm.

Also means
  1. arm

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
burriin[buriːn]Appears in an example
noun
A broad piece of equipment held in front of the body to protect against weapons.

“Burriin ngaya dhagarrul-giyala.”

I am holding the broad shield.

Also means
  1. shield (broad)
  2. shield

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

Adapted
Gamilaraay
buubili[ˈbuːbili]Appears in an example
verb
To inhale and exhale the smoke of a tobacco product.

“Ngaya buubili ngiinda.”

I am smoking tobacco.

Also means
  1. smoke tobacco

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
buumadhayaa[buːmadajaː]Appears in an example
noun
A fox is a small to medium-sized mammal with a bushy tail.

“Buumadhayaa dhinawan ngaya ngiyani.”

The fox ran away from me.

Also means
  1. fox

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
buwiy[ˈbuwij]Appears in an example
verb
To sense the scent of something using your nose.

“Ngaya buwiy mayan.”

I smell food.

Also means
  1. smell

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
buyu[buju]Appears in an example
noun
The lower limb of the human body used for standing and walking.

“Buyu ngaya.”

That is my leg.

Also means
  1. leg

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhaalagi[ˈd̪aːlaɡi]Appears in an example
verb
To experience the sensation of illness or to be in a state of sickness.

“Ngaya dhaalagi.”

I feel sick.

Also means
  1. feel sick
  2. be sick

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhagaay[d̪aɡaːj]Appears in an example
noun
A type of freshwater fish also known as a yellowbelly.

“Dhagaay ngaya dhuul.”

I caught a golden perch.

Also means
  1. golden perch, yellowbelly (Macquaria ambigua)
  2. golden perch

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhagin[d̪aɡin]Appears in an example
noun
A piece of clothing worn on the feet inside your shoes.

“Ngaya dhagin dhinagil.”

I put on my socks.

Also means
  1. socks

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhalbin[d̪albin]Appears in an example
noun
Something used to treat an illness or a health condition.

“Dhalbin ngaya yanay-gi.”

I am going to get medicine.

Also means
  1. medicine
  2. pills

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhali[ˈd̪ali]Appears in an example
verb
To consume food.

“Ngaya dhali miyay.”

I am eating food.

Also means
  1. eat

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhalngayiy[ˈd̪alŋajij]Appears in an example
verb
To have the first meal of the day.

“Dhalngayinhanha ngaya.”

I am eating breakfast.

Also means
  1. eat breakfast

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhanba[d̪anba]Appears in an example
noun
A paste used for cleaning teeth.

“Dhanba ngaya yanigay.”

I am going to get toothpaste.

Also means
  1. toothpaste

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhanga[d̪anɡa]Appears in an example
noun
The back part of the human foot below the ankle.

“Dhanga ngaya dhiigam.”

My heel is sore.

Also means
  1. heel

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhaya[daja]Appears in an example
noun
This term refers specifically to a person's older brother.

“Dhaya ngaya winangay.”

I hear my older brother.

Also means
  1. brother (older)
  2. older brother

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhii[diː]Appears in an example
noun
This word refers to food from animals or the drink known as tea.

“Dhii ngaya.”

That is my meat.

Also means
  1. meat
  2. tea

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhiirrabaa[d̪iːrabaː]Appears in an example
noun
A place where people go to learn.

“Dhiirrabaa ngaya dhuwi.”

I am at school.

Also means
  1. school

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhina[dina]Appears in an example
noun
The part of the body used for standing and walking.

“Dhina ngaya gayirra.”

My leg is sore.

Also means
  1. alternative form of thina
  2. leg

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhinbirr[dinbir]Appears in an example
noun
The joint connecting the thigh to the lower leg.

“Dhinbirr ngaya yiyil.”

My knee is painful.

Also means
  1. knee

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhubil[d̪ubil]Appears in an example
noun
Saliva or fluid from the mouth.

“Dhubil ngaya.”

That is my spit.

Also means
  1. spit

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhuga[d̪uɡa]Appears in an example
noun
A sweet substance used for cooking or adding to food and drinks.

“Ngaya dhuga mirri.”

I have no sugar.

Also means
  1. sugar

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhugay[duɡaj]Appears in an example
adv
Happening all the time without stopping.

“Dhugay ngaya ngaliya gaba.”

I am always happy.

Also means
  1. always

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhurri[ˈd̪uri]Appears in an example
verb
To record symbols on a surface or to pierce something.

“Ngaya dhurri gamilaraay.”

I am writing Gamilaraay.

Also means
  1. write
  2. spear
  3. stab
  4. have sex
  5. make love
  6. carve

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhuuman[duːman]Appears in an example
noun
Butter is a common food product made from cream or milk.

“Dhuuman ngaya barray.”

I ate the butter.

Also means
  1. butter
  2. claypan butter

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
dhuwi[d̪uwi]Appears in an example
noun
The spirit or essence of a human being.

“Dhuwi ngaya.”

That is my spirit.

Also means
  1. soul
  2. spirit (human)

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
djaagariAppears in an example
noun
A blanket or bedroll used for sleeping.

“Djaagari ngaya yila.”

I have a blanket.

Also means
  1. blanket
  2. bedroll

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
gaagi[ˈɡaːɡi]Appears in an example
verb
To take, bring, carry, or wear something.

“Ngaya gaagi waray.”

I take it.

Also means
  1. take
  2. bring
  3. carry
  4. wear

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
gaayli[ɡaːjli]Appears in an example
noun
A word used to refer to a child or a group of children.

“Gaayli yilaa ngaya.”

The child is over there.

Also means
  1. child
  2. children

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
gabi[ɡabi]Appears in an example
noun
A word used to refer to coffee.

“Gabi ngaya ngiyan.”

I am drinking coffee.

Also means
  1. coffee

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
Gabii[ɡabiː]Appears in an example
noun
A specific name for a male within the traditional Gamilaraay marriage and skin group system.

“Gabii ngaya.”

I am a Gabii.

Also means
  1. A male marriage class or skin group. A Gabii can marry only a yibathaa; his sons will be gambu, and his daughters buuthaa.
  2. A male marriage class or skin group

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
gabuthaAppears in an example
noun
A gabutha is a specific female skin group in Gamilaraay society. This group follows strict cultural rules regarding who they can marry and what skin group their children will belong to.

“Gabutha ngaya.”

I am a gabutha.

Also means
  1. A female marriage class or skin group. A gabutha can marry only a yibaay; her sons will be marrii, and her daughters matha.
  2. A female marriage class or skin group

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
gadhaa[ɡad̪aː]Appears in an example
adj
Describes someone who is being cheeky or misbehaving.

“Nganu gadhaa gamil ngaya.”

I am not being cheeky.

Also means
  1. cheeky

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
gaga[ɡaɡa]Appears in an example
noun
An alcoholic drink made from fermented grapes.

“Gaga ngaya ngama.”

I drink wine.

Also means
  1. wine

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
gagali[ˈɡaɡali]Appears in an example
verb
To call out to someone or shout at them.

“Ngaya gagali nhalay.”

I call out to them.

Also means
  1. call
  2. shout at
  3. yell at

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
gagil dhaygal[ˈɡaɡil dajɡal]Appears in an example
noun
A pain or ache located in the head.

“Gagil dhaygal ngaya.”

I have a headache.

Also means
  1. headache

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
galay[ɡalaj]Appears in an example
num
This word refers to the number eight in Gamilaraay.

“Galay giirr ngaya darragan.”

I have eight spears.

Also means
  1. eight

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
gamil[ɡomil]Appears in an example
particle
A word used to express negation or to say no.

“Gamil ngaya.”

No, I am not.

Also means
  1. no

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
Gamilaraay[ɡ̊aˌmilaˈɻaːj]Appears in an example
name
The name for the Kamilaroi people or their traditional language.

“Gamilaraay yiliyal ngaya.”

I am speaking Gamilaraay.

Also means
  1. The Kamilaroi, an indigenous people of New South Wales in Australia.
  2. The language of these people.

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
ganaAppears in an example
noun
The organ in the body that cleans the blood.

“Gana ngaya.”

That is my liver.

Also means
  1. liver

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
garay[ɡaɻaj]Appears in an example
noun
A single unit of language that has meaning.

“Dhu garay ngaya nhalay.”

I say this word.

Also means
  1. word

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
garaydhalibaa[ɡaɻajd̪alibaː]Appears in an example
adj
Being completely quiet or silent.

“Garaydhalibaa ngaya.”

I am silent.

Also means
  1. silent

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
garigari[ɡaɻiɡaɻi]Appears in an example
adj
Feeling afraid or frightened of something.

“Garigari ngaya.”

I am afraid.

Also means
  1. afraid
  2. frightened

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
garrabiy[ˈɡarabij]Appears in an example
verb
To have eaten enough so that you are no longer hungry.

“Ngaya garrabiy.”

I am full.

Also means
  1. to be full of food

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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Gamilaraay
ngaya[ŋaja]
pron
The basic pronoun used to refer to oneself.

“Ngaya wara.”

I am going.

Also means
  1. I (first person nominative singular pronoun)
  2. I

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 5 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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