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Word Detail

Ngak
Shade, Shadow, Covered Shelter, Shade Hut
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
This word also came to be used to mean 'photograph', 'tirndiny ngakin' - 'he will take your photograph'.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: ngahk
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard WW 'a' as in 'path',
Consonant combinations:'ng' (velar-nasal) say 'n' & 'g' as top of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration
Categories:
Construction, Shelter

Example Phrases

English:
In the shade
Language:
Ngakata.
English:
They both sat down to listen in the shade of the red gums
Language:
Nyerninbula ngakata piyal-para.
English:
He/she will take your photograph.
Language:
Tirndiny ngakin.

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