Telkuk nya manya peng.
He is a good man
Pronunciation:
Say: terl-kuuk nyah mahny-ah peng
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path', 'e' as in 'bed' Variation - 'e' followed by 'l' is pronounced 'e' as in 'fern'
Consonant combinations - 'ny' palatal nasal, combine 'n' and 'y' as top of tongue touches hard palate plus some nasal vibration,
'ng' velar nasal combine 'n' and 'g' as top of tongue touches soft palate plus some nasal vibration
Literal Meaning:
Lit. 'good indeed that man'.
Shows:
Pronoun, Noun ending - his/her/its - (k)uk, Noun
Explanation:
Example of the use of a 'demonstrative pronoun' 'telkuk' as an 'adjective'. 'nya' (really) - emphatic adverb. 'manya' pronoun meaning 'that one over there', 'peng' man.
Learning Focus:
Describing, Communication
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
manya - that one some distance away
nya - really, indeed
telkuk - good, beautiful
Topics:
People and Family - Feelings, Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9
Reference:
Hercus - Victorian Languages: A late survey, 2. 3. 1 . 3. 2, p.38