English: very (implying intensity)
Bundjalung: -djahng
Part of Speech: suffix
Related Words:
With same English translation:  
Comment: on adjectives.
Gold Coast Tweed: Ydict -dhahng; Y:Watsn dh
Example:

Bundjalung : Yalgan nguhndjang guybahla nganyi. (from Y:Sha:Culh)

English: 'The sun is too hot for me.'

Example:

Bundjalung : Gamahdjahng male. (from Y:Sha:Culh)

English: 'That's too big.'

Example:

Bundjalung : bidjanggalangdjang (from Y:Sha:Culh)

English: 'too small.'


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