English: throw
Bundjalung: bawa-
Part of Speech: verb transitive
Related Words:
With same English translation:   bira-   ganay   garahnday   janang   murambany   murambin   naba-   wumar   wungandjarima-  
Comment: Livingstone gives bawuganiba- for future passive 'shall be thrown'.
Gold Coast Tweed: M:Liv bowan (fut), bowalen (fut pass), bougunneban (shall be thrown)
Example:

Bundjalung : Ngayu nyahny juwan bawah. (from )

English: 'I will see (one who) will throw a spear.'


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