Wurrekangurr - Yarkuwa Language Application

Kalinanda mingayek-para.

I love my daughters.

Pronunciation:

Say: kahl-in-ahn-dah min-gaiy-ek-par-ah

Notes:

Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, ‘i’ as in ‘hit’, 'e' as in ‘pet’. Variation - 'a' followed by 'y' and another vowel is pronounced 'ai' or 'i' as in 'fly'.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.

Literal Meaning:

Lit. love-I daughter-mine-plural

Shows:

Noun, Noun ending - mine - (d)ek, Statement

Explanation:

Simple statement begining with verb 'kalina' (to love) with person ending 'anda' (I) followed with object noun 'mingayek' (daughter-mine) plus 'para' (many or plural).

Learning Focus:

Communication, Identity, Socialising

Learning Exercise:

Build - this sentence is a good model for simple statements that include an action (verb), a 'doer' and a 'done to'. How would you write and say in Wamba Wamba - 'I love my mother.' 'I jump logs.' 'I dislike winter', 'I hate barking dogs.'

Phrase Sentence:

Sentence

Words Associated:

kalina - to love

minggayin - daughter (yours)

para - many, plural marker on nominals

Topics:

Communication, Conversation, People and Family - Feelings

Age Guides:

Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6

Reference:

Phrase Detail