Ngupaya
To Feel Sated, To Overeat
Part of speech:
(Vstat)
Sources:
Notes:
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nguu-pai-yah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as 'pull', 'a' as in ‘path’ (2nd 'a'), Variation - when 'a' is followed by 'y' and another vowel, especially ‘a’, it is pronounced 'ai' or 'i' as in 'ice'.
Consonant - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, 'y' is pronounced as a glide between 'ai' and 'ah' sounds.
(note - fast and no pauses between syllables in normal)
Categories:
Feelings, Human

Example Phrases

English:
Have you had too much?
Language:
Ngupayin-kat.

Associated Audio

Description:
ngupaya_to feel sated, overeat
Author:
Laura Ross
Attribution:
Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre