-fi-

Word Class:

Meaning:

Control, cause, manipulate. This prefix functions as a 'causative applicative' deriving a verb root meaning 'make something different', manipulate or move something.

Kurungurr Example:

Ngarim figarrityat yewirr nide.

I leant it against the foot of the tree.

Kurungurr Example:

Wuni yirre ngariny fiwap.

I left her sitting back there.