Nharangga Word
ngayidjiba
English Word
my brother or sister-in-law
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 from other family terms, comparison with the ways Kuhn recorded other words, and the equivalent word in related languages.- probably a range of relatives equivalent to younger brothers, sisters and cousins, but only related by marriage.
Extra Information
- this was probably for younger brother or sister-in-law.- this word is used specifically about my brother or sister-in-law, not someone elses.- related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.