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Nyengga
To Sit
Part of speech:
(Vintr)
Sources:
Notes:
irregular intransitive verb, past basenyengin
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nyehng-gahVowels: Variation - 'e' followed by 'ng' is long and slightly nasalised
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar nasal) with top of tongue touching top of the back of the mouth, combine 'n' and 'g' plus some nasal vibration.
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path',  Variation - 'e' followed by 'ng' is long and slightly nasalised
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palatal nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate, 'ng' (velar nasal) with top of tongue touching top of the back of the mouth, combine 'n' and 'g' plus some nasal vibration.
Categories:
Actions, Moving

Example Phrases

English:
I see two butcher birds sitting on a dead branch
Language:
Nyakanda puletya karndəli nyenggang piyalkal wikən.
English:
One reed warbler sitting on a branch
Language:
Kepin karrkun-karrkun nyenggang piyal-kal.
English:
Two major mitchell cockatoos sitting on a branch
Language:
Nyneggang puletya kalalək piyalkal.

Associated Audio

Description:
nyengga_to sit
Author:
Laura Ross
Attribution:
Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre