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Phrase Detail

Yarkarr nyunya.
You look over there
Pronunciation:
Say: yark-arr nyuuny-ah
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', 'u' as in 'put'.
Consonants: - 'rr' roll or trill tongue,  - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many').
Literal Meaning:
lit. look-you that one over there
Shows:
Pronoun, Verb ending - you ( one person) do - arr, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Simple direction starting with the verb 'yarka' (to search for) plus the subject ending 'arr' (you). 'Nyunya' is a pronoun that demonstrates location 'that one over there' ie in sight, not too far away.
Learning Focus:
Spoken
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
yarka - to search for, to expect
Topics:
Communication - Location, Communication - order or direction, Country - Places
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference:
VLaLS, Hercus, p39, Pronouns.