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Phrase Detail
Yandang nyerndiny Wamba Wamba!
I will learn Wamba Wamba!
Pronunciation:
Notes:
Literal Meaning:
Lit. I learn-will Wamba Wamba.
Shows:
Pronoun - head-word, Statement
Explanation:
Demonstrates
the uncommon use of the first person pronoun word (yandang) rather than the more common verb ending (anda) to emphasise the 'I'.
(This is an answer to the question 'Winyarr nyerndiny Wamba Wamba?'
https://culture.yarkuwa.org.au/phrases/250
)
Learning Focus:
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
yandang - I
nyernda - to know, to understand
Topics:
Activities - Learning, Communication - answer
Age Guides:
Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9
Reference:
VLaLS., 2.3.1.3.3 Interrogative pronouns, p.40, and 2.3.2.1.2 Interrogative Clauses, p53,Hercus