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recent phrase constructed with verb 'werrpana' - to pull out or to catch a fish and the 'locative' ending -kata, meaning 'position right in'. (Ed. note - the 'kata' ending would normally be added to a noun to show that the action 'fishing' happened right in that place. In this case it is added directly to the verb. '-kata' is also used as an 'emphatic' ending 'pull up fish (here) - absolutely'.)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: werr-pahn-ah-kah-tah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’. Variation - 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'. Consonants: - 'rr' roll.