Hoâ sâse nù-bù-lâ,
Gadau gâsi!
[1] A man speaking to a woman says “lùi” (cf. “he-lùi”); a woman speaking says “hai”, and a man, speaking to his wife or other woman with whom he is on familiar terms, says “ùi”. [↑]
[2] “Dudugur” is the little drum on a handle, with a bead tied to it. The drum is shaken from side to side, and the bead beats it,—onomatopœically, “dudugur, dudugur!” [↑]
[3] Not easily to be translated word for word. But the meaning is that a woman cannot think of her work if a man passes by. [↑]
ASSAM SECRETARIAT PRINTING OFFICE (GENERAL) No. 140—304—16–8–95.