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Yirri
Very
Part of speech:
(ADV)
Sources:
Notes:
emphatic adverb which usually precedes the word which is to be emphasised
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: yirri
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'i' as in 'sit'.
Consonants: - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.
Categories:
Describing, Communication

Example Phrases

English:
It is very hot this summer
Language:
Kiwa yirri tyalanga karrthi.
English:
It is very cold this winter.
Language:
Kiwa yirri pumbilang wit.
English:
I am a very fast runner
Language:
Yirrikanda yuma puny-wil.
English:
Very bad that brown snake.
Language:
Yirri yathaminyuk nyunya tyalung.
English:
These children are really quick.
Language:
Yirri puny-wil kinmer pembengguk.

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