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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'.
- Usage:
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- Categories:
- Health, Human