-nana

Wumirri Headword:

-merrendi

Word Class:

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.