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Phrase Detail
Werrkuwerkuwi.
Quick! quick! it's urgent
Pronunciation:
Say
:
werrk
-uu-
werk
-uu-
wii
Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
u
' as in 'put', '
i
' as in 'sit'.
Variation
- '
e
' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'.
Literal Meaning:
lit. rush with frenzied speed-order one person
Shows:
Verb head-word
Explanation:
Sentence built on
the 'intensive verb' 'werrkuwerrkuwa' plus the ending to show an order to one person 'i'. (This ending is used when the action is not being done to someone.) It is interesting that the verb 'werrkuwerrkuwa' already includes the repetition of 'werrku' which also makes it intensive.
Learning Focus:
Communication, Interacting, Spoken
Learning Exercise:
Build
- This phrase would normally be used in a workplace conversation. Add another sentence about work to be done urgently. eg 'Put that fire out!' or 'Catch him!'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
werrkuwerrkuwa - to rush with frenzied speed
Topics:
Activities - Working, Communication - order or direction
Age Guides:
Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9
Reference:
VLaLS: Hercus, p 194, Ab.Lang. to Eng.