Nharangga Word
ngayidjama
English Word
a relation, possibly my mothers brother
Definition/Cultural Note
- many family terms in Nharangga were not clearly recorded. It is not fully certain how to say this word, or what it means.- this suggestion is reconstructed by comparison with other Nharangga family terms.- this word is used specifically about my mothers brother, not someone elses.
Extra Information
its not certain how to say this word: possibly ngayidjama or ngayidjami. you will find this word in the additional words section of the main dictionary Nharangga Warra Narungga Dictionary, First Edition.