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Phrase Detail

Wantimanda nyaka.
I want to see
Pronunciation:
Say: warnt-ii-mahn-dah nyah-kah
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'.  - Variation - when 'a' follows a 'w' and is followed by an 'n' it is 'a' as in 'war'.
Literal Meaning:
lit. 'wantima' (to want)+ anda (I), nyaka (to see).
Shows:
Verb auxillary, Verb ending - I do - anda, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Shows: one verb (wantima) as an 'auxiliary' verb to another (nyaka). 'wantima' has the added 'subject' ending 'anda' (I) showing that it is 'I' that wants to see. 
(Hercus stated that in Wamba Wamba 'auxiliary verbs are simple and few'.)
Learning Focus:
Communication, Interacting, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
Build: What else could 'I' want? Look up, write down and practice saying - 'I want to swim.' 'I want to chop wood.'
Extend: 'Nguwa' (to be unwilling) is another auxiliary verb, eg 'nguwanda tyerrika' (I don't want to stand.) Look up, write down and practice saying 'we don't want to play', 'those two don't want to leave'.
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
wantima - to want
nyaka - to see, to watch, to think of, to consider
Topics:
Communication
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Advanced, Yr 10-12
Reference:
'Victorian Languages: A Late Survey': L.A. Hercus; p.47