Kanyengka
To Cough
Part of speech:
(Vintr)
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Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say - 'kahny-eng-kah

Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: standard - 'a' as in 'path', 'e' as in 'pet'
Consonant combinations -  'ny' (palatal nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate,  'ng' (velar nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches top of mouth.
Emphasise first syllable 'kahny'
Categories:
Actions, Bodily

Example Phrases

English:
He/she coughed
Language:
Kanyengkin.
English:
Cover your mouth to cough
Language:
Winmarr wurrukin kanyengkap.

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