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Tyerta
To Stop, Finish
Part of speech:
(Vtr and intr)
Sources:
Notes:
tyerta purrkanda' - 'it stops (me) I sigh', this was a sarcastic expression implying 'I can't be bothered to do this'.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
ty
ert
-ah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels:
Standard
- 'a' as in ‘path’,
Variation
- 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'.
Consonant
combination - '
ty
' (dental stop) combine 't' and 'y' while tip of tongue touches teeth and stops the breath.
Categories:
Actions Moving
Example Phrases
English:
It stops (me). I sigh.
Language:
Tyerta purrkanda.
Associated Audio
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