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Wurkatang
Black
Part of speech:
(Pres P)
Sources:
Notes:
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
wurk
-ah-tah
ng
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
u
' as in 'put', '
a
' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonant
combination - '
ng
' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration. (Emphasis first syllable.)
Categories:
Describing, Communication, Colour
Example Phrases
English:
Our dog's name is Blackie. What's your dog's name?
Language:
Wirrengənangalakan nyarinduk Wurkatang. Nyarinduk wirrengənkin?
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