Yanggangangurr nyawi-kata kirrkundity.
We are walking in the light of the lord
Pronunciation:
Say: yahng-gahng-ahng-uurr nyaou-wii kiirr-kuund-ity
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, ‘u’ as in ‘put’, ‘i’ as in ‘hit’. Variation - when 'a' follows a 'w' and is followed by an ‘r’ it is 'a' as in 'war'.
Variation - 'a' is followed by a 'w' is 'aou' dipthong as in 'owl'.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. 'ty' (palatal stop) - combine 't' and 'y' while tip and blade of tongue touches hard palate and stops the breath. (Note: 'tch' is close but different to 'ty'.), - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.
Literal Meaning:
Lit. walk-ing-we (inclusive) light-in Lord.
Shows:
Noun, Noun ending - action in - (k)ata, Verb ending - happening now - ang, Verb ending - we (all of us) do - angurr, Verb head-word
Explanation:
'Yangga' (to walk), ang (present participle, happening now), angurr (first person, plural, inclusive 'we' or 'we all'). nyawi (sun, daylight), -kata (locative marker - right in), Kirrkundity (God 'from heaven')
Learning Focus:
Composing
Learning Exercise:
Extend - change to 'in the light of Country.' 'I am walking' 'You are walking'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kirrkundity - God 'from heaven'
yangga - to walk
nyawi - sun, daylight
Topics:
Activities - Moving, Activities - Singing, Communication - Belief
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9
Reference:
'WembaWemba Dictionary': L.A. Hercus, P72 'List of Bound Forms'.