Hilichurlian Language Database

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Sentence or phrase	Speaker	Translation	Translation source	Context	Source
Kuzi unu ya zido	Samachurls	(no direct translation given; see context)	Hilichurl Ballad Selection, Volume 2	The fourth song: Celi upa celi Sada shato lata Kuzi unu ya zido Unu dada A song sung by samachurls. Judging by the reaction of the chief, the song seems to bear a special philosophical meaning for the hilichurls. It may appear ridiculous in the mainstream academic circles, and I have no intention of casting doubt upon well-established views, but I feel obliged to say that the question of whether philosophical discourse truly exists among the Hilichurls is one that still fascinates me to this day, and may be deserving of further study.	Book: Hilichurl Ballad Selection (Version 1.0)
Kuzi mita dada ye	Hilichurls	(no direct translation given; see context)	Hilichurl Ballad Selection, Volume 2	The sixth song: Unu, unu Yaya ika kundala! Unu, unu Mita dada ya dala? Unu, unu Kuzi mita dada ye Mita dada-a-mimi A pious ode that is only sung by hilichurls during sacrifices. When performing this ode, the hilichurls often add percussion by beating the backsides of the weakest tribe members with planks, creating rhythmic ringing sounds. It must be quite painful. (Additional note: The original Chinese text specifies that the ode is dedicated to the gods.)	Book: Hilichurl Ballad Selection (Version 1.0)