Wurrekangurr - Yarkuwa Language Application

Nyetenyangurr

We play or Let's play.

Pronunciation:

Say: nyet-eny-ahng-uurr

Notes:

Vowels: Standard - 'e' as in ‘pet’, 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', 'u' as in 'put'.
Consonant - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many') - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.

Literal Meaning:

Lit. play-we (plural, inclusive)

Shows:

Verb ending - we (all of us) do - angurr, Verb head-word

Explanation:

Simple statement beginning with action word (verb) 'nyetanya' (to play) plus the person ending 'angurr' (we or we all).

Learning Focus:

Composing, Describing, Grammar, Interacting, Language Building, Socialising

Learning Exercise:

Phrase Sentence:

Sentence

Words Associated:

nyetenya - to play, to run around

Topics:

Activities - Moving, Activities - Playing, Conversation, People and Family - Children

Age Guides:

Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6, Yr 1-3, ECH

Reference:

Phrase Detail