Word Detail

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/ )

Usage:

Alternate use:

Categories:

Health, Human

Example Phrases

Associated Audio

Speaker:

Laura Ross

Subject:

katyilang_sick