-nawa

Word Class:

Meaning:

This one instead. Attaches to a noun when contrasting or comparing two things, ie. this one (instead of that one).

Kurungurr Example:

Kinyi nawa ngawam.

I'll take this one in preference.

Kurungurr Example:

Lirrga nawa ngirrminggin bawa.

Let's pick up Lirrga instead.