yenim
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Collect things, pick up many things.
Kurungurr Example:
Yani kurr fepi kinyi.
Pick up all those rocks !
wupun
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Dig a hole in the ground.
Kurungurr Example:
Yu kurr weri asyinbirr ngini!
Dig a hole in the ground for an oven!
dangim
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Carve something, dig out wood with a pointy instrument.
Kurungurr Example:
Yeninggisyi ya kurrkurr yagama ngini.
You should carve the red kapok tree for woomeras.
menggin
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Wipe something (like a table top).
dem
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Dig with your hands, scrape at something with a fingernail.
dangim
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Collect something for someone, get something for someone.
Kurungurr Example:
Kuru lirrmem derrigidi yerrmigu pe? Nganirrki kurr pe. Ngayi wityki nawa ngi kuduk pe, ngirrngirr ne werre ngim pe.
Would you two guys like a cold beer? I could get you some. I'm having a whiskey instead just to help me get to sleep.
