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Nguwa
To Be Unwilling
Part of speech:
(Vintr)
Sources:
Notes:
Hercus describes Nguwa as an 'auxiliary verb' on p 46 and 47 of Victorian Languages a late survey. An auxiliary verb becomes the head word in a sentence and can take the subject marker eg 'anda' (I). In the sentence 'Nguanda tyerrika' (I don't want to stand) the main verb 'tyerrika' (to stand) has the tense ending only - 'a' for present tense. 'nguanda tyerrika' literally 'unwilling-I stand'.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Categories:
Human Feelings

Example Phrases

English:
I don't want to stand.
Language:
Nguanda tyerrika.

Associated Audio

Description:
nguwa_to be unwilling
Author:
Laura Ross
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Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre