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Nyunga
Around Here
Part of speech:
(ADV)
Sources:
Notes:
Also used as demonstrative pronoun 'that one from around here'; 'wemba tuki perrma nyunga-kat' 'don't move, that man here is sneaking (up on) (a bird, eg)'.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nyuung-ar
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', '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'), - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Categories:
Location, Communication

Example Phrases

English:
Don't move, that man here is sneaking (a bird)
Language:
Wemba tuki perrma nyunga-kat.

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