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Nyetenya
To Play, To Run Around
Part of speech:
(Vintr)
Sources:
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Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
ny
et
-er
ny
-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.
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