pi syari

pi syari

Word Class:

bodypart + coverb

wudupun

Word Class:

Meaning:

Hold back, exercise restraint, choose not to do something fully.

Kurungurr Example:

Yudi pisyari, minde yafi purrtyat yani madiwuty weti pefi.

Hold some back, don't tip the whole lot in, just pour a little bit!

dingin

Word Class:

Meaning:

Hold back (in eating), eat in a restrained manner, pace yourself.

Kurungurr Example:

Yengindi pisyari!

Make sure you eat slowly.