dinyinggin
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Keep your eye on someone, keep watch over a child, stare at someone.
Kurungurr Example:
Tyagani mudetyi yinyingginngi kerrety!
What are you staring at me for, big eye!
dem
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Hold onto something, grasp something.
Kurungurr Example:
Minde tye ngemi kerrety.
I couldn't hold on.
dinyerrem
Word Class:
reflexive verb
Meaning:
Look after yourself, keep an eye on yourself, care for yourself properly.
Kurungurr Example:
Minde nana dinyerre kerrety tye.
She wasn't able to look after herself properly.
wayim
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Leave something on the fire longer to cook properly (ie, let the fire look after it).
Kurungurr Example:
Kukuk wityi wa kerrety misyin.
Leave it a bit longer, let the fire keep an eye on it.
dingin
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Bite something and remain fastened to it, hold onto something with your teeth.
Kurungurr Example:
Wuwu dingingngi kerrety.
The dog bit me (and didn't let go).
