Hilichurlian Language Database

Utterance: Mita domu-a-dada

Utterance

Mita domu-a-dada

Words

mita, dada, domu, a

Speaker

Hilichurls

Translation

(no direct translation given; see context)

(Context)

Translation source

Hilichurl Ballad Selection, Volume 1

Context

The second song:
Eleka mimi-a-Domu
Mita domu-a-dada
La-la-la
La-la-la
Mimi mosi ye mita

The song is sung by hilichurls as they dance around totem poles.
In my estimation it is some form of tribal hymn. It has an upbeat tone and is usually heard during festivals.

Source

Book: Hilichurl Ballad Selection