Wurrekarr Wamba Wamba?
Do you speak Wamba Wamba?
Pronunciation:
Say: Wuurr-ek-arr Waemba Waemba?
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'e' as in ‘pet’, 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'. Variation - agreed pronunication of 'Wamba' uses the 'ae' ie 'a' as in 'cat'. The second 'a' is 'a' as in 'path'.
Consonants: - 'rr' roll or trill tongue. Use rising tone across three words to indicate question.


Literal Meaning:
speak-you (one person) Wamba Wamba?
Shows:
Verb ending - you ( one person) do - arr, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Simple question beginning with the action word (verb) 'wurreka' (to speak) plus the person ending 'arr' (you - one person being spoken to).
Learning Focus:
Communication, Identity, Interacting
Learning Exercise:
Extend - How would you say 'Yes. I speak Wamba Wamba.' 'No. Wamba Wamba is not my tongue.'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
wurreka - to speak
Topics:
Communication - Question
Age Guides:
Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
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