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Pirnang-kat merterruk.
His bones are sticking out
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Literal Meaning:
Lit. appearing really bone
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Explanation:
A compound that became a fixed language use created with 'pirna' (to appear, come, arrive, rise), 'ang' - present participle (happening now), '-kat' (emphasis) and 'merrterruk' (bone).
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pirna - appear, come, arrive, to rise (of sun etc.)
merterruk - bone (his)
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Reference:
'Victorian Languages: A Late Survey': L.A. Hercuss; p.176. 'WembaWemba Dictionary': L.A. Hercus; p.49