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Phrase Detail

Tyakinyangurr nyarri.
We will eat now.
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Literal Meaning:
Lit. eat-will-we-inclusive now.
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Explanation:
The initial verb 'tyaka' (to eat) has the future tense ending 'iny' and the 1st person plural 'angurr' (we) endings added to give 'we will eat'. Shows an 'uninflected adverb of time' at end of sentence 'nyarri' (now). (Uninflected means that it doesn't change spelling or take an ending. The endings are on the verb.)
Learning Focus:
Communication, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
nyarri - now
tyaka - to eat
Topics:
Activities - Food, Conversation
Age Guides:
Yr 4-6, Yr 7-9
Reference:
VLaLS., 2.3.3 Uninflected Words, p59, Hercus.