Nharangga Word

baldha-gawi wardli

English Word

laundry

Sound

Dictionary Category
New Words
Lexical Category
noun

Definition/Cultural Note

- this word is part of a set developed for dual signage in Maitland Hospital.- it was created on the basis of older words for types of wardli (building or room), such as guna wardli.- baldha means clothes, and gawi means water.- although originally developed for the Maitland Hospital, dual naming in offices, buildings, schools etc is occuring across the Yorke Peninsula.

Different ways of saying this word
new words have been created using a system that was used by our ancestors. We have evidence recorded on how this was done. You will find more information regarding this in the Nharangga grammar books.
Extra Information
you will find this word in the new words section of the main dictionary Nharangga Warra Narungga Dictionary, First Edition.