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Nyuka
This Way, Here
Part of speech:
(ADV)
Sources:
Notes:
This adverb is based on the oblique form of 'nyunya', the deictic implying general vicinity, 'nyuka ninyam tirndak!' 'bring it over here!' (Editor note: 'the oblique form' is used to show 'happens towards' and will have the marker '(k)a' added to the end. Hercus is saying, 'nyuka' has been formed from 'nyunya' (general vicinity). 'Deitic' means 'word or phrase whose meaning changes depending on how it is used.')
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Pronunciation Guide:
Pronunciation Notes:
Categories:
Communication, Location
Example Phrases
English:
Bring it over here!
Language:
Nyuka ninyam tirndak!.
English:
Belonging to these people
Language:
Nyukaty kulikaty.
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