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Kiki
Here, Now
Part of speech:
(ADV)
Sources:
Notes:
deictic adverb connected with 'kinya' - 'this one' (Editor - 'deictic adverbs' add a time or place to a verb or action word e.g. 'nyenggarr kiki' 'you sit here or now'. The speaker is telling the listener when and where to sit.)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Pronunciation Notes:
Categories:
Communication, Time
Example Phrases
English:
You sit here
Language:
Nyenggarr kiki.
Associated Audio
Description:
kiki_here,now
Author:
Laura Ross
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Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre