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Ngupən
Full, Bloated
Part of speech:
(Past P)
Sources:
Notes:
Past participle of 'ngupa'; this word was used in many locations considered vulgar, 'ngupən-min-kat luthəkinis' 'your belly (at last) full?','ngupən-min-kat mumuk'.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
ng
uup
-ən
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
u
' as in 'put', '
ə
' neutral sound as in ‘the’.
Consonant
combination - '
ng
' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Categories:
Bodily, Feelings
Example Phrases
English:
Is your belly (at last) full?
Language:
Ngupən-min-kat luthəkin.
Associated Audio
Description:
ngupen_full,bloated
Author:
Laura Ross
Attribution:
Licensing:
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