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Wemba
No, Not;
Part of speech:
(negative particle)
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Notes:
Often repeated for emphasis: 'wemba-wemba' - 'certainly not'. The language name is derived from the word 'wemba' - 'no'. (Note: In 'Victorian Languages: A Late Survey' Hercus gives example of the 'anda' being added to 'wemba' as a subject marker - 'wembanda' - 'not-I' or 'I'm not + a verb'.)
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Example Phrases

English:
Certainly not
Language:
Wemba-wemba.
English:
No (thank you) said in answer to an offer
Language:
Wemba-min.
English:
You stop shouting
Language:
Wembarr karndəla.
English:
No worries
Language:
Nyarninyangurr wemba.
English:
I won't eat your food!
Language:
Wembanda tyakiny tyalingin!
English:
Don't worry. you are still breathing
Language:
Nyarna wemba kanyilarr.

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