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Phrase Detail
Yanginyangal karrəlkuk.
We two will go for a walk tonight
Pronunciation:
Notes:
Literal Meaning:
Lit. walk-will-we-two tonight.
Shows:
Adverb, Verb ending - we two do - angal, Verb ending - will happen - iny
Explanation:
Demonstrates that the 'adverbs of time' eg 'karrəlkuk' (tonight) & 'nyarri' (now) were usually the last word in a sentence and did not contain transferring endings.
Learning Focus:
Communication, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
karrəlkuk - tonight
yangga - to walk
Topics:
Activities - Moving
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9
Reference:
VLaLS., 2.3.3 Uninflected Words, p59, Hercus.