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Tyaka
To Eat
Part of speech:
(Vtr)
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Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:

Say - 'tyah-kah'
('a's are standard 'a' as in 'path', 'ty' is one sound with the top of the tongue touching behind the top teeth, emphasize 1st syllable 'tyah').

Pronunciation Notes:
Categories:
Actions, Bodily

Example Phrases

English:
The magpie ate the grub
Language:
Tyakin kurruluk-ku kapun.
English:
One galah will stand on the grass (in order) to eat
Language:
Kepin wilək-wilək tyerrikiny potykal tyakap.
English:
You will eat his food
Language:
Tyakinyarr tyalinyuk.
English:
I won't eat your food!
Language:
Wembanda tyakiny tyalingin!
English:
We will eat now.
Language:
Tyakinyangurr nyarri.
English:
I am eating.
Language:
Tyakilanda

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