pi ket

pi ket

Word Class:

bodypart + coverb

weyim

Word Class:

Meaning:

Heap up a raised 'headlike' mound (eg. make a pile of leaves).

wupun

Word Class:

Meaning:

Cut the 'heads' off something (eg. mow grass).

Kurungurr Example:

Nyinyi nawa wurr yu piket!

It's your turn to mow the grass!

webem

Word Class:

Meaning:

Cut someone's hair.

Kurungurr Example:

Ngayi ninggi ngebinyi piket wusye nyinyi.

I'll cut your hair (for you).