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Nyula, Nyulu,
This One Now, Right Here, There, Not Too Far Away, Around Here,
Part of speech:
(PN) (ADV)
Sources:
Notes:
Demonstrative pronoun of proximity, the case forms are based on 'nyuka', as in 'nyukaty kulikaty' - belonging to these people; 'nyula' could also serve as adverb 'right here'. (Editor - this entry is an amalgamation of the W-E entry for 'nyula' and the E-W entry for 'nyulu'. This is more likely than separate entries or words as Hercus makes reference to 'nyula' also being used as the adverb 'right here'.)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
ny
uul
-ar,
ny
uul
-uu
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
u
' as in 'bull', '
a
' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonant
combination - '
ny
' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many').
Categories:
Communication, Location
Example Phrases
English:
Belonging to these people
Language:
Nyukaty kulikaty.
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