Nyanyararr kiya?
What are you talking about?
Pronunciation:
Say: Nyany-ar-arr kii-yar

Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', 'i' as in 'sit'.
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:
Shows:
Explanation:
Example of using 'nyanya' to ask a question. It comes first in the sentence before the verb. The person marker for 'you' - 'arr' has been added.
Learning Focus:
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
nyanya - what? how?
kiya - to speak
Topics:
Communication - Question
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference:
Victorian Languages: A Late Survey: L.A. Hercus; p. 53, Interrogative clauses