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Tyerta purrkanda.
It stops (me). I sigh.
Pronunciation:
Say - 'Tyert-ah puurr-kahn-dah'
Notes:
Vowels - 'a's' are standard 'a' as in 'path',  - 'u' standard 'u' as in 'put'. - Variation (1) - 'e' followed by an 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'
Consonants. - 'ty' palatal stop, tip of tongue touches hard palate, unvoiced. - 'rr' role.

Literal Meaning:
Lit. stops-it sigh-I.
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Explanation:
'This was a sarcastic expression implying 'I can't be bothered to do this.'
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Words Associated:
purap - leg
Topics:
Conversation
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 10-12
Reference:
WWDict., p59, Hercus.