Bundjalung Dictionary

English: while, when
Bundjalung: -dje
Part of Speech: suffix
Related Words:
With same English translation:  
Category: time
Comment: On a verb indicates either a sequence or an overlapping of events in the future; if an event is thought as merely possible the simple indefinite form of the verb is used; if the event is considered quite probable, the repetitive -li is included; if the event is considered as being sure to happen, the definite morpheme may also be included.
Condamine Upper Clarence: Gd:Geyt
Example:

Bundjalung : Galgahnydje male junbal yinggan wan.gahny ngay. (from G)

English: 'Should he happen to chop down that pine tree I will be angry.'

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