Kungaya
To Keep Quiet
Part of speech:
(Vstat)
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Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: kuung-ai-yah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'a' as in 'path'
Variation - 'aya' is a combination of the dipthong 'ai' and the standard 'a' as in 'path' ie say 'ai-yah'
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar nasal) with top of tongue touching top of the back of the mouth, combine 'n' and 'g' plus some nasal vibration.
Categories:
Communication, Communicating

Example Phrases

English:
Is never quiet!
Language:
Wemba-kat kungayahe.

Associated Audio

Description:
kungaya_to keep quiet
Author:
Laura Ross
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Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre