pitjanyi
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Pitjantjatjara[edit]
Verb[edit]
pitjanyi (zero class)
Usage notes[edit]
The word pitjanyi is one of the distinguishing features of Pitjantjatjara, which gives the language/dialect its name. The word Pitjantjatjara means literally "having pitjanyi".
Conjugation[edit]
Conjugation of pitjanyi
| present | pitjanyi |
|---|---|
| past | pitjangu |
| past continuous | pitjangi |
| future | pitjaku |
| imperative | pitja |
| imperative continuous | pitjama |
| characteristic | pitjapai |
| serial | pitjara |
| nominal | pitjanytja |
| circumstantial† | pitjanyangka |
| intentive† | pitjanytjikitja |
| purposive† | pitjanytjaku |
| † Used only in subordinate clauses | |
References[edit]
- "pitjanyi" in Cliff Goddard (1992) Pitjantjatjara/Yankunytjatjara to English Dictionary, 2nd edition