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Wemba-wemba.
Certainly not
Pronunciation:
Say: wemb-ar-wemb-ar
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'. Variation - 'e' followed by ‘m’ in the same syllable and is not immediately followed by a vowel is long and slightly nasalised.
Literal Meaning:
No-no.
Shows:
Negative - head-word
Explanation:
'Wemba' is repeated to add emphasis.
Learning Focus:
Communication
Learning Exercise:
Build - Wamba Wamba uses repeated word to add emphasis. What other words could repetition work with?
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
wemba - no, not;
Topics:
Communication - answer
Age Guides:
Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference:
WWDict: Hercus, p.74 'wemba'.