beyin
Word Class:
reflexive verb
Meaning:
Lie head-to-head.
Kurungurr Example:
Wirrike werrbinggi pi.
The two of them were lying head-to-head.
dem
Word Class:
verb tr
Meaning:
Form something into a ball, knead (bread).
Kurungurr Example:
Lawa kinyi minde nana ngemi pi.
This dough's impossible to knead.
wim
Word Class:
reflexive verb
Meaning:
Comb hair.
Kurungurr Example:
Wusye wingnge pi.
She's combing her hair.
wudupun
Word Class:
verb intr
Meaning:
Sit in a group, be huddled together.
Kurungurr Example:
Wunapirri wurrupun pi.
They're sitting up ahead there in a heap.
dinyinggin
Word Class:
verb intr
Meaning:
Look in someone's hair (eg, for nits).
Kurungurr Example:
Yinyirringi pi gimin.
Try and look on my head for nits.
Word Class:
verb tr
