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Language: Bongu

Information:

Glottocode: bong1291
ISO 639: bpu

Sources: Mikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883) & Z'graggen (1980)

Classification: Nuclear Trans New Guinea, Madang, Rai Coast, Mindjim, Lower Minjim, Coastal Minjim

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Lexicon:

IDWordEntryAnnotationLoanSourceSource Gloss
181437longoleZ'graggen (1980)long
181466shortgodiZ'graggen (1980)short
181498manylambɛZ'graggen (1980)many
196400braceletroteiworn on the upper arm or lower legMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196405spadeudyasabused to break up soilMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196404stakeudyaused in cultivationMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196349shell, hullyarurused for scraping the fleshMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196335birddumspecies of small fowl-like jungle birdMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196329drumbarumsignal drum or split gongMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196338coconutgambashell of coconut, often used as cupMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196406beachuleusandy beachMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196340hairgatessiringlets of hair at the back of the headMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196401ochresurured ochreMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196398musical instrumentorlan-airattleMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196388braiddiuplaited braid used for tying nd supporting hairMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196337house of man, greetinge-meme"O father"Mikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196333bark (of tree)dimof a particular treeMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196336house of man, greetinge-aba"O brother"Mikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196342treekengaranut-bearing treeMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196341windkarognor-nor-west windMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196331housebuambramramen's house or community houseMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196332housedaremmen's houseMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196334knifedonganmade from pig's boneMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196344knifeshelyupamade from kangaroo boneMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196394musical instrumentmonki-aimade from coconut shellMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196386ornamentbul-ramade from boar tusksMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196384maskakalarge wooden maskMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196410boatvanglarge vessel with sailsMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196339bowlgamborlarge bowl made from plaited palm leavesMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196402skulltamo gatehuman skullMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196399boatrak-rakcrude boat made from logs not hollowed outMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196348bagyambcarried round the neckMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196343earth/soilkumublack earth used for decoration purposesMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196328to cryamb(Bili Bili) expresses deep distressMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196346bagtelguna woven string bag worn by the womenMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196345bagtelruna woven string bag worn by the womenMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196350windyavara west-north-west windMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196347grassunana tough tall-growing species of grassMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
196393statuekariyaancestral figure carved in woodMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
195931girlkiringaMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
195932platformkobum barlaMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
195933spiderkobumMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
195934cuscusmabMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
195935loinclothmalMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
195936youthmalassiMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
195937mountainmonoMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
195938jawmaremMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
195939fathermemMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
195940to diemoenMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)
195941beanmogarMikloucho-Maclay (1871-1883)