English: make, cause to
Bundjalung: -ba
Part of Speech: suffix
Related Words:
With same English translation:   -ga  
Comment: See ba-, e.g. nyariba- 'give a name (cause to be named)'.
South West: Cas:Smy -b-a, janbi:ba, wadjuba, eiba, jogombeba;
Example:

Bundjalung : yanbihba (from Ca)

English: 'cause to go'

Example:

Bundjalung : wadjuba (from Ca)

English: 'make speak'

Example:

Bundjalung : ayba (from Ca)

English: 'make the exclamation 'ei', exhibit surprise'

Example:

Bundjalung : yagambehba (from Ca)

English: 'make 'no' 'refuse, be unable or unsuccessful'

Example:

Bundjalung : nyariba (from Ca)

English: 'cause to be named, give name to'


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