Nharangga Word


arida

English Word


sun

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Definition/Cultural Note


- we have only record of this word, in the collection from Arrito/Snell - an important source because it was recorded well before the mission period, but it has several errors.- this is not the only word recorded for sun.- arida could be an alternative word with the same meaning, or possibly Snell misunderstood. He often seems to omit the g at the starts of words. Arida might have been confused with garridja, from the phrase dhindu garridja the sun is rising.


Extra Information
you will find this word in the additional words section of the main dictionary Nharangga Warra Narungga Dictionary, First Edition