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Nyaka
To See, To Watch, To Think Of, To Consider
Part of speech:
(Virreg)
Sources:
Notes:
irregular verb (Ed. - an irregular verb is one that does not follow the normal rules.)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nyah-kah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: standard - 'a' as in 'path'
Consonant combination: 'ny' (palatal nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while touching top of tongue to hard palate with a nasal vibration
Categories:
Actions, Changing

Example Phrases

English:
I see two butcher birds sitting on a dead branch
Language:
Nyakanda puletya karndəli nyenggang piyalkal wikən.
English:
Look out!
Language:
Nyakamuni!.
English:
I want to see
Language:
Wantimanda nyaka.
English:
We all see, we all watch, we all consider
Language:
Nyakangurr.
English:
I saw a wild blackfellow sneaking towards the camp
Language:
Nyakinanda kapit-kapit permila lana.
English:
I can't see!
Language:
Katyinanda nyaka.
English:
I will see him tomorrow
Language:
Nyakinyanda manyam perrpuk.

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