Wurrekangurr - Yarkuwa Language Application

Tyuyipak ninyam tya.

Make this ground level (for a camp)

Pronunciation:

Say: Tyuu-yi-pahk niiny-yahm tyah

Notes:

Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'i' as in 'sit', 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonant combination - 'ty' (palatal stop) - combine 't' and 'y' while tip and blade of tongue touches hard palate and stops the breath. (Note: 'tch' is close but different to 'ty'.) (Avoid the English 'tee' as in 'city'.) - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many').

Literal Meaning:

make-level-you this ground

Shows:

Noun, Pronoun, Verb ending - ordering one person to do action to other - ak

Explanation:

An order or direction for one person to make this ground level.

Learning Focus:

Communication, Spoken

Learning Exercise:

Extend - How would you tell a number of people to make the ground level? (See 'Bound Forms' resource p.7)

Phrase Sentence:

Sentence

Words Associated:

tyuyipa - to make level or smooth

Topics:

Activities - Camping, Communication - order or direction, Country - Land

Age Guides:

Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6

Reference:

Phrase Detail