Wurrekangurr - Yarkuwa Language Application

Kuka wurreka, 'Tarnda murrengin.'

Grandma says, 'Touch your head.'

Pronunciation:

Say: Kuuk-a wuurr-e-ka, 'Tarn-da muurr-eng-gin.'

Notes:

Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', 'e' as in ‘pen’, 'i' as in 'sit'.
Consonant combination - '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. Grandmother says touch head-yours.

Shows:

Noun, Noun ending - your - in (consonant), Noun ending - your - ngin (vowel), Verb ending - happens now - a

Explanation:

Simple sentence beginning with the noun 'kuka', followed by two action words (verbs) with the 'action happening now' (present tense) end 'a' - 'wurreka' and 'tarnda'. Ends with 'murrengin' (head-yours).

Learning Focus:

Language Building, Socialising

Learning Exercise:

Phrase Sentence:

Sentence

Words Associated:

kuka - grandmother, grandchild,

murreng - head

tarnda - to touch, to push lightly

wurreka - to speak

Topics:

Activities - Playing, People and Family - Body, People and Family - Children

Age Guides:

Yr 4-6, Yr 1-3, ECH

Reference:

Phrase Detail