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Phrase Detail

Mambarr tyerrika kurnwila.
You might step on a snake
Pronunciation:
Say: mahmb-arr tyerr-ii-kah kurn-wiil-ah

Notes:
Vowels: standard - 'a' as in 'path', 'i' as in 'sit', 'u' as in 'put', variations 'e' followed by 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'
Consonant combinations - 'ty' (palatal stop) combine 't' and 'y' as tongue touches hard palate
Literal Meaning:
lit. perhaps-you to stand snake-on
Shows:
Noun ending - action towards - (k)a
Explanation:
Hercus states that 'the General Oblique Case is very widely use. Its basic meaning is that of 'movement towards'. Normal suffix is 'a' after consonants and 'ga' or 'ka' after vowels - 'kurnwila'
Learning Focus:
Socialising, Communication
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
mamba - perhaps
tyerrika - to stand, to stand up
kurnwil - snake, black-snake
Topics:
Communication
Age Guides:
Reference:
Victorian Languages: A Late Survey: L.A. Hercus; p. 30, 2.3.1.2.2 (d) General oblique case