-yi

Wumirri Headword: 
n
Word Class: 
noun suffix
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.