Wurrekangurr - Yarkuwa Language Application

Paring-tawa

Along the path

Pronunciation:

Say: pahr-ing taou-wah

Notes:

Vowels standard: ‘a’ as in path, ‘i’ as in ‘pin’. Variation ‘a’ before a ‘e’ is the diphthong ‘aou’

Literal Meaning:

Lit - path sling

Shows:

Noun, Noun ending - action along or beside -tawa

Explanation:

‘Tawa’ is a noun ending that means ‘along’ or beside’.

Learning Focus:

Describing

Learning Exercise:

Phrase Sentence:

Phrase

Words Associated:

paring - track

tawa - along, by the side of

Topics:

Communication - Describing

Age Guides:

Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6

Reference:

Phrase Detail