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marr

noun

Refers to the side of something or a direction to the side.

“Marr kurnai.”

To the side of the person.

Also means

side

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marram[maram]

noun

A large marsupial native to Australia, specifically the eastern grey kangaroo.

“marram”

eastern grey kangaroo

Also means

eastern grey kangaroo (Macropus giganteus)
kangaroo
eastern grey kangaroo

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marran

noun

The part of a plant that grows from a branch or stem.

“Marran wiri.”

The leaf is green.

Also means

leaf
veins

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marroo[maru]

noun

A word used to describe one of two equal parts of something.

“Marroo ngargi.”

Half is enough.

“marroo”

half

Also means

half

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marr-up

noun

An anatomical term for the kidney. This is an alternative spelling of the word maRp.

“Warrn marr-up.”

The kidney is healthy.

Also means

kidney

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marreen

adj

Not true or not correct.

“wunmirri marreen.”

That is false.

Also means

false

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marrgak

verb

To join things together using a needle and thread.

“Ngarra marrgak bookka.”

I sew a cloak.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marrnen

verb

To pretend or act like you are doing something you are not.

“Marrnen warra.”

Do not pretend.

Also means

feign

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marroen

verb

To express deep sorrow or grief through lamenting.

“Ngarra marroen yann.”

I bewail the departure.

“Marroen.”

Bewail.

Also means

bewail

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marroun

verb

To shed tears or make a noise because of sadness or pain.

“Ngoon marroun.”

I cry.

“Nganjan marroun.”

I cry.

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marr-mak

verb

To keep something or someone safe from harm or danger.

“Marr-mak warrin.”

Save the water.

Also means

save

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marra-go

verb

To conceal yourself or an object from view.

“Nganga marra-go.”

Hide the child.

Also means

lunk (hide)
hide

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marrn-ak

verb

To hold onto something or continue to have it.

“marrn-ak”

Keep it.

Also means

keep

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marrening

noun

A story that is not true or a made-up tale.

“Marrening ba-ba.”

That is a fib.

“Marrening karr-karr.”

That is a silly fable.

Also means

fable
fib

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marr-roong

verb

To cry out or shout loudly, often with distress or emotion.

“Marr-roong.”

Bawl.

“Ngaln marr-roong.”

We are bawling.

Also means

bawl

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marrambool

noun

A word used to describe grease, fat, or a candle.

“marrambool wurn”

the fat is burning

Also means

alternative form of mampula (“grease, fat, candle”)
grease, fat, candle

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marrimbool

adj

This word describes someone or something that is fat. It is another way to say mampula.

“Djirri marrimbool.”

The bird is fat.

“Ngarrgu marrimbool.”

I know it is fat.

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Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marrin-ing

verb

To make something better or to become better than before.

“marrin-ing warreen”

Improve the sea.

Also means

improve

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marrm-moon

noun

A term used for a father.

“marrm-moon”

father

Also means

papa

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marrinernen

adj

Weak or easily broken.

“Marrinernen wilam.”

The house is frail.

Also means

frail

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marrmoom le-ak

verb

To give money or value in exchange for goods or services.

“marrmoom le-ak”

to pay

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marrin-ing-juno

noun

A person who pretends to be someone else in order to deceive others.

“marrin-ing-juno wurneeyo”

The impostor came here.

Also means

impostor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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marra-nee-guna-guna

noun

A group of people or a community living and sharing the same culture.

“Marra-nee-guna-guna warrung.”

The tribe is large.

Also means

tribe

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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tam-marrneen

adj

Something that cannot be moved or shifted.

“tam-marrneen”

It is immovable.

Also means

immovable

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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moorram-marren

adj

Covered with a lot of hair.

“Moorram-marren kurruk.”

The animal is hairy.

“moorram-marren woorrer.”

The animal is hairy.

Also means

hairy

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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jale marrn-ngol

verb

To make a long, sad cry out loud.

“jale marrn-ngol”

They wail.

“Jale marrn-ngol ngalla.”

She begins to wail.

Also means

wail (lamentation)
wail

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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boon-marrit-tak gooreen

noun

The state of being free from illness or injury.

“Boon-marrit-tak gooreen barnge.”

Good health is important.

Also means

health

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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na-boon-tin marr-neen-manee

adj

Something that does not follow a regular pattern or shape.

“na-boon-tin marr-neen-manee marnang”

The path is irregular.

Also means

irregular

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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iuk[juk]Appears in an example

noun

A long, thin fish that looks like a snake.

“iuk marr-ko”

The eel is swimming.

Also means

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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wangim[wɒŋɡwəm]Appears in an example

noun

A traditional curved throwing tool or weapon used by Aboriginal people.

“Wangim baap marr-ngal.”

The boomerang is well-made.

Also means

boomerang

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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kav-ingAppears in an example

noun

Frozen or partially frozen precipitation that falls from the sky.

“kav-ing marr-ngi.”

The snow is falling.

Also means

snow, hail, sleet
snow, hail, or sleet

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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yan'yeanAppears in an example

noun

A young male person who has not yet married.

“Yan'yean ngulu marr.”

The young lad is happy.

Also means

alternative form of yan-yan (“boy, lad, bachelor”)
boy, lad, bachelor

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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bulok-bulokAppears in an example

noun

A bird of prey with broad wings and a hooked beak.

“Bulok-bulok marr-ngala.”

The hawk is flying above.

Also means

hawk

Source: English Wiktionary via kaikki.org (Wiktextract) — Wave 10 (CC-BY-SA-4.0), adapted.

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