-nime

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Meaning:

Trial suffix. Attaches to the verb when the subject or object of the verb is first person exclusive 'we three/us three', second person 'you three', or third person 'they/them three'.

Kurungurr Example:

Ngagarri nime ngerrbenggu da nime.

The three of us hit it.

Kurungurr Example:

Wurruke nime werrbenygu da nime.

The three of them hit it.