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Phrase Detail

Wirrengən-pula.
Two dogs
Pronunciation:
Say: wirr-eng-ən puul-ah
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - ‘i’ as in ‘hill’,  'e' as in ‘bed’,  'u' as in 'put', 'ə' neutral sound as in ‘the’.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, - 'rr' roll or trill tongue
Literal Meaning:
dog-two_of
Shows:
Noun ending - two - pula
Explanation:
Simple phrase showing the use of the noun ending '-pula' to show two of anything.
Learning Focus:
Language Building
Learning Exercise:
Build: Look up, write down and practice saying - 'two girls', 'two wedge tailed eagles flying', 'two dogs fighting', 'two old men talking in Wamba Wamba in Cressy Street'
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
wirrengən - dog
Topics:
Communication - Counting, Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference:
'How to say things in Wembawemba': L.Hercus, TAFE Class, Mar. 2005