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Werkitya
To Work
Part of speech:
(Vtr)
Sources:
Notes:
This word was almost certainly connected with 'werka' - 'to carry', but it was also based at least to some extent on English 'work' particularly in its semantic development. It was not felt to be a borrowed word.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: werk-ih-tyah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'i' as in 'hit',  'a' as in ‘path’, Variation - 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'. Consonant combination - 'ty' (dental stop) combine 't' and 'y' while tip of tongue touches teeth and stops the breath.
Categories:
Actions, Making

Example Phrases

English:
Hey sister. Our TV isn't working. Do you want to play netball?
Language:
Kutenyuk. TV-angalak wemba werkitya. Wantimarr nyetenya netball?

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