Wirrengən
Dog
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
: general term used to include the dingo
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: wirr-erng-ən
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'i' as in 'hit',  'ə' as in ‘the’. Variation - 'e' followed by 'ng' and a vowel is 'e' as in 'fern'.
Consonants: - 'rr' roll or trill tongue, 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Note - fast and no gaps is normal pronunciation.
Categories:
Mammals, Animals

Example Phrases

English:
That dog over there bit us
Language:
Pundin wirrengənku nyunya walangandakana.
English:
Two dogs
Language:
Wirrengən-pula.
English:
Take this dog away!
Language:
Tirndak kinyam wirrengən!

Associated Audio

Description:
wirrengən - dog
Author:
Degan Morgan
Attribution:
Degan Morgan
Licensing:
Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre