Bundjalung-Yugambeh Dictionary

English: eye, eyes (Bj)
Bundjalung: jiyaw
Part of Speech: noun
Related Words:
With same English translation:  
Category: body_part
Comment: Plural jiyawgali; ergative/instrumental jiyawbu, Wa, jiyawiyu We.
Lower Richmond: Bj:TMcD:Cowln jiyaw eyes
South West: Wa:Crowl; We:Gordn; Wu:Calley dji:o eyes ; Cas:Smy dji:ou ;
Example:

Bundjalung : jiyawiya/jiyawiyi (loc). (from W)

English: 'in the eye.'

Example:

Bundjalung : Mahnyulu bunihnydju nyahla ngalingi jiyawbu. / Mahny bunihny nyahlila ngalingi jiyawbu. (from W)

English: 'The echidnas are watching us with their eyes.'

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