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Phrase Detail

Yanggangurr.
We walk
Pronunciation:
Say: yahng-gahng-uurr
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', 'u' as in 'put'.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, - 'rr' roll or trill tongue

Literal Meaning:
lit. walk-we
Shows:
Verb ending - we (all of us) do - angurr, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Simple statement using verb and subject ending - Yangga (to walk), angurr ('we' first person, plural, inclusive, eg 'we all' including the person/s being spoken to.)
Learning Focus:
Communication, Composing, Grammar
Learning Exercise:
Build - Look up, write and practice saying - 'We sleep.', 'We jump.', 'You run.' 'You two play.'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
yangga - to walk
Topics:
Activities - Moving, Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6, Yr 1-3
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