Nharangga Word


arida

English Word


sun

Lexical Category


Image
sunrise sunset

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