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* Katyilang
Sick
Part of speech:
(Pres P, continuative verb)
Sources:
Stone [catchelang]
Notes:
This word was listed by Stone as [catchelang]. It was heard many times from Werkaya people, as were the compounds 'katyilang-liya' 'toothache' and 'katyilang-wirimbul' 'ear-ache'. It was never recorded from modern Wembawemba speakers; they used the verb 'tyileka' 'to be sick'. Ed. (Photo - flickr CC https://www.flickr.com/photos/nenadstojkovic/ )
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: kahty-iil-ahng
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: standard - 'a' as in 'path', 'i' as in 'sit' or 'pill'
Consonant combinations - 'ty' 'palatal stop' combine 't' and 'y' while tip of tongue touches hard palate above teeth and stops the breathe. 'ng' (velar nasal) with top of tongue touching top of the back of the mouth, combine 'n' and 'g' plus some nasal vibration.
Categories:
Health, Human

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