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Nyetenya
To Play, To Run Around
Part of speech:
(Vintr)
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Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nyet-erny-ah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'e' as in 'pet', 'a' as in 'path'. Variation - 'e' followed by 'nya' is pronounced 'e' as in 'fern.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'ny' as in 'many')
Categories:
Actions, Moving

Example Phrases

English:
The single men will play 'football' tomorrow
Language:
Karriyapert-para nyetenyiny tarn perrpuk.
English:
We play or Let's play.
Language:
Nyetenyangurr
English:
Hey sister. Our TV isn't working. Do you want to play netball?
Language:
Kutenyuk. TV-angalak wemba werkitya. Wantimarr nyetenya netball?
English:
You go away. We are playing now.
Language:
Wariwarr. Nyetenyangurrang kiki.

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