Where does “karlangu-jarra-parnta” come from?
karlangu-jarra-parnta (Warlpiri) comes from Warlpiri karlangu, from Warlpiri karlami — to dig, excavate.
karlangu-jarra-parnta (Warlpiri): scorpion
Ancestry of “karlangu-jarra-parnta”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | Warlpiri | karlangu | digging stick |
| 2 | Warlpiri | karlami | to dig, excavate |