-nana

Wumirri Headword: 
-merrendi
Word Class: 
noun suffix
Meaning:
Can't, unable to. This suffix attaches to negative minde to indicate that some activity is unable to be carried out.
Kurungurr Example:
Ngayi wamirrisyarrangi! Minde nana mudiga kinyi ngemi baty!
Hey, I'm blind as a bat! I can't drive this car!
Kurungurr Example:
Minbe merrendi kinyi ngumu wa, tyandi wurru closed wirribem store ne.
I can't buy them here, because it's a Sunday and the shop is closed.