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* Kamak-Kamak
Rheumatism, Being Crippled
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Stone [cummuck cummuck]
Notes:
(Photo - Rheumatoid arthritis in hand - CC - https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/User:Jmh649)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: kah-mahk-kah-mahk
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: standard 'a' as in 'path'
Emphasis on the first syllable. The first 'a' in each 'kamak' is longer than the second 'a'.
Categories:
Health, Body, Human

Example Phrases

English:
Her left hand is really crippled
Language:
Warənguk kamak-kamak nya.

Associated Audio

Description:
kamak-kamak
Author:
Jessica Mobourne
Attribution:
For permission to use recording contact admin@yarkuwa.org.au
Licensing:
Copyright 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre