Winyarr yukalin?
Who is your friend?
Pronunciation:
Say: winy-arr yuuk-ahl-in?
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', 'i' as in 'pin'.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many'), - 'rr' roll or trill tongue. (Include rising tone for question.)
Literal Meaning:
Lit. who is friend-your?
Shows:
Question, Noun ending - yours - (g)in, Pronoun head-word
Explanation:
Question beginning with the pronoun 'winyarr' (who?) followed by the noun 'yukal' plus 'in' ending (your).
Learning Focus:
Communication, Interacting
Learning Exercise:
Build - Look up, write down and practice saying some more questions beginning with 'winyarr' eg 'Who is crying?, Where is your friend?, Where is your brother?
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
winyarr - who?
yukal - friend
Topics:
Communication - Question
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
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