Bundjalung Dictionary

English: catch
Bundjalung: bamgahbili-
Part of Speech: verb transitive
Related Words:
With same English translation:   gahdja-   gahng-, gahnga-, gahngga-   gahya-   jali-   jingir-jingi(h)r   juwim-juwim   maganda-   mira- (?)   nama-   yihba-  
Comment: Probably bamgahbi- + -li; not normal to have two long vowels in succession. Hanlon's k in second syllable suggests the second syllable is stressed (i.e. has a long vowel).
Gold Coast Tweed: Y:Hanln bahmkahbillay

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