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Karrurrayi yanggang payalkata.
Black Tailed Waterhen is walking in the swamp
Pronunciation:
Say: karr-urr-ai-yiih yahng-gahng pah-yahl-kart-ah
Notes:
Vowels: standard - 'a' as in 'path', 'i' as in 'sit', 'u' as in 'put'
Consonant combinations - 'ng' (velar nasal) 'n' and 'g' combined as top of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, 'rr' roll
Emphasis - first syllable and third
Literal Meaning:
lit. waterhen walk-ing swamp-in
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Explanation:
Karrurrayi (Black-tailed waterhen) yangga (to walk) yanggang (walking) payal (swamp) payalkata (in the swamp). Demonstrates a simple sentence and the noun ending 'kata' which indicates that the action (walking) is done 'right in' - 'payalkata' (in the swamp).
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Words Associated:
karrurrayi - black-tailed waterhen
payal - swamp
Topics:
Animals - Birds
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