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Nyunmer
Those
Part of speech:
(PN)
Sources:
'How to say things in Wamba Wamba', Lesson notes from Luise Hercus to Yarkuwa TAFE language classes.
Notes:
The 'mer' ending indicates the plural in 'kinmer' (these) and 'nyunmer' those. For example - 'nyunmer wirrengən' (those dogs).
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nyuun-mer
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put'. Variation - 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many')
Categories:
Describing

Example Phrases

English:
Those trees are big.
Language:
Kurrumbit nyunmer piyal.
English:
Those old men are speaking Wamba Wamba.
Language:
Wurreka Wamba Wamba nyunmer wulman.

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