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* Katyilang
Sick
Part of speech:
(Pres P, continuative verb)
Sources:
Stone [catchelang]
Notes:
This word was listed by Stone as [catchelang]. It was heard many times from Werkaya people, as were the compounds 'katyilang-liya' 'toothache' and 'katyilang-wirimbul' 'ear-ache'. It was never recorded from modern Wembawemba speakers; they used the verb 'tyileka' 'to be sick'. Ed. (Photo - flickr CC https://www.flickr.com/photos/nenadstojkovic/ )
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Categories:
Health, Human
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