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Kinmer pembengguk.
These children
Pronunciation:
Say: kin-mer pem-beng-guuk
Notes:
Vowels: Standard 'i' as in 'sit', 'e' as in 'pen', 'u' as in 'put' Variation 'e' followed by an 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'
Consonant combinations: 'ng' (velar nasal) say 'n' and 'g' together with top of tongue against back of mouth with a nasal vibration (the second 'g' is standard)
Literal Meaning:
Lit. - these children
Shows:
Pronoun head-word, Noun
Explanation:
Simple phrase beginning with the pronoun to indicate which children 'kinmer' (these). ('Kinmer' is the plural of the 'kinya' (this one close by). 'kinya' and 'kinmer' are used a lot in Wamba Wamba.
Learning Focus:
Language Building, Describing
Learning Exercise:
What is the Wamba Wamba for 'these people'? What about 'these fish'? How would you say 'Those kangaroo over there are sleeping.'?
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
kinmer - these
pembengguk - children
Topics:
Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference:
'Victorian Languages: A Late Survey': L.A. Hercuss; p.39