English: falsely (Cas), for no reason (Wa)
Bundjalung: jungul
Part of Speech: adverb
Related Words:
With same English translation:  
Comment: Wa indicates that an action was for no purpose.
South West: Wa:Crowl ; Cas:Smy djungul , djung-
Example:

Bundjalung : Banigirgani mahnyulu bumgahla jungul. (from W)

English: 'They hit their wives for nothing.'


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