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Phrase Detail

Yawirranda wermilang wirrengən-para.
I don't like barking dogs.
Pronunciation:
Say: yaou-wiirr-ahn-dah werm-iil-ahng wiirr-en-gən-par-a
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', 'i' as in 'sit',  'e' as in ‘pen’,  'ə' neutral sound as in ‘the’. 

Literal Meaning:
Lit. dislike-I bark-ing dog-s
Shows:
Noun, Noun ending - plural - para, Verb ending - I do - anda, Verb ending - happening now - ang, Verb head-word, Statement
Explanation:
Simple statement begining with the action word (verb) 'yawirra' (to dislike) plus the person ending 'anda' (I) and followed by 'wermillang' (barking) (present participle 'action happening' ending) and 'wirregən-para' (dogs).
Learning Focus:
Communication, Language Building, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
Extend - Write and practice saying the Wamba Wamba for: 'I hate fighting boys.'  'I love flowing water.' 'We all remember Moomacullah.'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
wermila - to bark
wirrengən - dog
yawirra - to dislike, to hate
Topics:
Communication
Age Guides:
Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9
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