Datapoint Gurindji Kriol/'Finger' and 'toe'

In Gurindji Kriol there is some sematic overlap in the use of words for 'finger' and 'toe'. The term nantananta covers both 'finger' and 'toe', and ngatinyan can be used for both 'thumb' and 'big toe'. However it is more common to use the term wartan (< Gurindji, 'anything below elbow') for 'fingers', and fut ('anything below the knee') for 'toes'.

Values

Identity and differentiation

Example 72-163:
Jinektu bin baitim nantanantangka.
Jinek-tu
snake-erg
bin
pst
bait-im
bite-tr
nantananta-ngka.
toe/finger-loc
The snake bit him/her on the toe/finger.
Example 72-175:
wartan
wartan
upper.limb.below.elbow
'finger' (or 'hand' or 'forearm')
Example 72-176:
fut
fut
lower.limb.below.the.knee
'toe' (or 'foot' or 'lower leg')
Confidence:
Certain