Bundjalung Dictionary

English: speak, talk, say (something)
Bundjalung: wayma-
Part of Speech: verb
Related Words: muwi-  
With same English translation:  
Category: language
Comment: gulguma- 'cause speech' given by Culham, see also muwi-.
Gold Coast Tweed: Y:Sha:Culhm; M:Liv wemully , wemullenyun
South West: Wa:Crowl
Example:

Bundjalung : Waymaleh garayaleh. (from )

English: 'Speak loudly.'

Example:

Bundjalung : Waymaleh ngamuwileh. (from )

English: 'Speak gently.'

Example:

Bundjalung : Ngayu ganngahla waymalinyun. (from )

English: 'I hear speaking there.'

Example:

Bundjalung : Waymani wahnyi. (from Y:Sha:Culh)

English: '(He) spoke to you.'

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