mayi wardli
- this word was created on the basis of older words for types of wardli (building or room), such as guna wardli.
- this word was created on the basis of older words for types of wardli (building or room), such as guna wardli.
see spelling and pronunciation for notes on rrd.
see spelling and pronunciation for notes on rrd.
this is Sarah Newchurchs pronunciation (in Black). Its possible that the pronunciation in old Nharangga was a little different (supported by related language records). related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.
- we have only one 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 lightning.- midi might be an alternative word with the same meaning, or might mean something slightly different, or could be south dialect.
note that another word is also recorded with this meaning. They may be alternatives for the same thing, or may have slightly different meanings.
- we have only one 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.- there is another, more widely known word for blood.- this word might be an alternative word for blood, or might mean something slightly different, or could be south dialect.