Phrase Detail

Say: kahth-əl-ahng-urr mahny-yə

Vowels: standard 'a' as in 'path', 'u' as in 'put', 'ə' as in 'the'
Consonant combinations: 'th' (dental plosive) combine 't' and 'h' with tongue right against the teeth (like 'd' in 'dad'), 'ng' velar nasal - combine 'n' & 'g' while top of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many')

The sound of us all clapping hands together.
Note: This is part of the translation to Wamba Wamba of a traditional European children's song 'Head Shoulders Knees and Toes.' The last English version phrase 'We all clap hands together' uses the Wamba Wamba word 'kathəl' (the sound of something knocking together). 'kathəl' is listed in the dictionary as a noun but in this song translation is being used as an action word or verb and contains the 'angurr' (we all or inclusive plural) verb ending. It fits the traditional song melody and is more easy for young singers. Songs written in Wamba Wamba by fluent Elders often used quite different expression than regular Wamba Wamba speech.

Young beginners This is the last phrase of 'Murreng, thather, pathing pa tyina'. Young children (pembengguk) love singing it. Introduce the name words like 'murreng' (head) and adding the movements (hands on heads) etc. Transition into the song and gradually increase speed. Handing out 'clap sticks' (malka pula) is a neat addition.
Older students - What could be a different ending? eg 'Tyindyingangurr karangurrak' (We all shake a leg together.) Have a discussion about different endings and how to write them.