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Tharrə-Karuk
Policeman
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
- i.e. 'white-legs-his' (Npos), from the old uniform with white breeches
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: tharr-ə-kar-uuk
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car',  'ə' neutral sound as in ‘the’, ‘u’ as in ‘put’.
Consonant combination: 'th' (dental plosive) combine 't' and 'h' with tongue right against the teeth (like 'd' in 'dad') - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.
Categories:
People

Example Phrases

English:
A policeman is coming right here
Language:
Nyuwa-mana tharrə-karuk.

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