Nyakinyanda manyam perrpuk.
I will see him tomorrow
Pronunciation:
Say: nyahk-iny-ahn-dah mahny-ahm perr-puuk
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, ‘i’ as in ‘hit’. Variation - 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many'), - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.
Literal Meaning:
'Nyaka' - 'to see' with future tense ending 'iny, plus 'anda' first person singular 'I' as a subject ending, 'manyam' 'that one over there' as an object, plus 'perrpuk' - 'tomorrow'. Literally 'see-will-I, him over there, tomorrow' ie 'I will see him tomorrow.'
Shows:
Verb head-word, Verb ending - will happen - iny, Verb ending - I do - anda
Explanation:
Beginning a statement with a verb or action word is common in Wamba Wamba. Here the starting or head word is the verb 'nyaka' + iny + anda (see + will + I). What follows is what will be seen 'manyam' (him, glancing or looking at him) and when 'perrpuk' (tomorrow).
Learning Focus:
Grammar, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
Build - How would you say:  'I saw him yesterday.'  and 'We will both see her the day after tomorrow.' (Clue - you might like to write them down before say them)
Pronunciation - the 'ny' sound is common in Wamba Wamba . Linguists call it a 'palato-nasal' because you say by combining 'n' and 'y' while your tongue touches the hard palate above your teeth and you add some nasal vibration. See p5 of the Pronunciation of Vowels and Consonants resource.
Do a word search for 'nya' and practice saying words with 'ny' and 'a' as in 'car' in them. Search for 'nyu' and practice words with 'ny' and 'u' as in 'put' in them.
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
nyaka - to see, to watch, to think of, to consider
manya - that one some distance away
perrpuk - tomorrow
Topics:
Communication - Time
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9
Reference:
'Victorian Languages: A Late Survey': L.A. Hercuss; p.38