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Wumirri Headword:

n

Word Class:

Meaning:

My X. This suffix is a contracted form of the pronoun ngayi 'my', which attaches to kinterms to mean 'my kin'. Eg. Ngatyayi 'my dad', kalayi 'my mum', abayi ' my little brother/sister', etc.

Kurungurr Example:

Ngenikeyi kakpirri gaganim.

My sister's already gone on ahead.