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Phrase Detail

Nyuka ninyam tirndak!.
Bring it over here!
Pronunciation:
Say: nyuuk-ar niny-arm tirn-dark!
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', 'i' as in 'sit'.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many')
Note: In 'tirndak' avoid the English 'i' as in 'bird'.
Literal Meaning:
here-towards this-one take-away-(or 'move' or 'bring')(order 1 person)
Shows:
Adverb, Verb ending - ordering one person to do action to other - ak
Explanation:
Nyuka - means 'this way' or 'here' or 'this general area here'. 'tirndak' is 'tirnda' with the 'ak' (order one person ending).
Learning Focus:
Communication
Learning Exercise:
Build: How would you tell one person to 'Take it away!'. or 'Take your dog away! It smells.'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
nyuka - this way, here
Topics:
Communication - Location, Communication - order or direction
Age Guides:
Yr 4-6, Yr 7-9, Yr 10-12
Reference:
WWDict: Hercus, p.42 'nyuka'.