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Wa
Crow Or Raven
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
Editor: WembaWemba dictionary entry is for 'crow' but 'raven' is the currently correct term for 'crows' in this area. (image - Wa or Australian Raven by David Cook - Flickr - CC with thanks. https://www.flickr.com/photos/kookr/ )
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: wah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Categories:
Birds, Animals

Example Phrases

English:
That crow over there is always stealing eggs
Language:
Kanintyila wa-ku nyunya mirkuk-para.
English:
Look everyone! the crow is stealing an egg from the willie-wagtail's nest
Language:
Nyakiladiyaty! kanintyang waku mirkuk tyirri-tyirrity-kity larnuk.

Associated Audio

Description:
Author:
Degan Morgan
Attribution:
Licensing:
Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre