Wurrekangurr - Yarkuwa Language Application

Nyarringin ...

Your name is

Pronunciation:

Say: nyarr-ing-in

Notes:

Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, ‘i’ as in ‘hit’.
Consonant - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many') - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.

Literal Meaning:

name-your

Shows:

Noun head-word

Explanation:

Can be used as a noun ie 'name-yours'. Or can be used as a question 'what is your name?' by adding a rising inflection.

Learning Focus:

Identity, Describing, Communication

Learning Exercise:

Play the Introduction Game. Two students stand. First says to the other 'Nyarrindek Abie. Nyarringin?' (My name is Abie. What's your name?) Second replies 'Nyarrindek Ruby'. Abie says 'Telkuk-min. Wukarrmin kepin manyə.' (Well done. Give me five.) (Abie sits down and Ruby repeats to next person standing.)

Phrase Sentence:

Phrase

Words Associated:

nyarringin - name (yours), your name

Topics:

Communication - Question, Communication - Describing

Age Guides:

Yr 4-6, Yr 1-3

Reference:

Phrase Detail