gandhi

English Word
thigh
Different ways of saying this word
ganthi, kanthi
Definition/cultural note

in todays use of Nharangga language, this word is also used to mean underwear.

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thigh

gagga

English Word
head
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gakka, kakka
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head, shoulders, knees and toes.
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head

dhuru

English Word
back
Different ways of saying this word
thuru
Definition/cultural note

there are three words given for back. They may once have meant specific parts of the back, or they may be simply alternative words with the same meaning.

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back (back)

dhiya

English Word
tooth; teeth and lips; mouth
Different ways of saying this word
thiya, djiya
Definition/cultural note

this word as shared with related languages means not only teeth but also edge (like a row of teeth).related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.

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teeth

dhindi

English Word
rib, ribs
Different ways of saying this word
thinti
Definition/cultural note

- 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).- other words are also listed for rib in Nharangga. This might be just an alternative with the same meaning, or have a slightly different meaning, or could be south dialect.

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dhildja

English Word
tendon, tendons
Different ways of saying this word
dhiltja, thiltja
Definition/cultural note

In related language records this word also means a range of similar things including sinew, hamstring, vein, muscle.- this suggests it is probably a general word for stringlike parts of the body. Related languages include Kaurna, Nukunu and Ngadjuri.

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tendon

dhigibarra

English Word
armpit
Different ways of saying this word
dhikibarra, thigibarra, thikibarra
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seems to mean literally rib hole, from dhigi rib + barra hole.

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armpit

dhidngi

English Word
elbow
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dhingi (less formal). The ng in this word is soft, as in singer, not hard, as in Angry.
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elbow

dharlba

English Word
lips
Different ways of saying this word
dharlpa, tharlpa.
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short for dhabarlba.

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dhanga

English Word
1.sole or palm; 2.camping site
Different ways of saying this word
thanga. Its not clear whether the ng in this word is soft, as in singer - or hard, as in Angry. for 1: ie hollow of the foot or hand. for 2: ie sleeping hollow.
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campsite, palm of the hand, sole of the foot