menggin
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Get something, collect something, pick something up.
Kurungurr Example:
Store ngani leli ngini ngumumbi wa ngini.
I'm going to the store, I'll get some for you.
menggin
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Feel an emotion or body sensation (feel good, bad, hungry, tired, etc.).
Kurungurr Example:
Yubu ngiminggin wa.
I feel good.
wudem
Word Class:
reflexive verb
Meaning:
Bathe in a group (of birds).
Kurungurr Example:
Awunytyerr wudem wa dim.
A flock of finches are having a bath (dipping themselves in the water).
wudupun
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Dip something into water (as in washing it).
yirripin
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Take something away, remove something.
Kurungurr Example:
Nemta yirrini tye, yirripin wa.
He came and took it away.
dim
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Pick up things, learn or acquire things.
Kurungurr Example:
Ngan'gi warrangari nimbi dini wawu tye dengini tyikpela nyine bembaty.
He's fallen sick now, from having picked up so much bad language.
yenim
Word Class:
verb intr
Meaning:
Pick up things regularly, collect a pension, get rations, pick up your pay.
