English: finger, hand
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Bundjalung:
jambay
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Part of Speech: noun
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Related Words:
With same English translation:
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Category: body_part
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Comment: Plural jambaybil, jambaygali, Smy also lists as lower arm.
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Lower Richmond: Bj:Holm:Fergn jambai , djambay rather than yambay; Bj:TMcD:Morgn jambay
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South West: Wa:Crowl; We:Gordn hand; Cas:Smy djamb
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Condamine Upper Clarence: Gd:Sc:JThomas UClarnce chumbie hand , danggun fingers ;
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Example:
Bundjalung : Namah jambaydju. (from W)
English: 'Take hold (of it) with your hands.'
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Example:
Bundjalung : Jargeh gindilu jambaydju. (from W)
English: 'Get down on your hands and knees.'
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Example:
Bundjalung : Ngadju jalgahla jambaydju. (from W)
English: 'I'm clapping my hands together.'
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Example:
Bundjalung : Burbahmaliyu jambaydju mahny junbar. (from W)
English: 'Wave away the flies with your hands.'
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