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Nyanya kiya?
How to pronounce it?
Pronunciation:
Say: Nyarny-ar kii-yar?
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', 'i' as in 'pin'.
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')
Intonation - The question is normally said with a rising tone at the end of the sentence (kiya?). In this phrase the 'interogative pronoun', 'Nyanya' (How) is also likely to have a rising tone.
Literal Meaning:
what (or how) to speak
Shows:
Verb, Pronoun head-word
Explanation:
A phrase using the interrogative pronoun 'nyanya' (what or how) followed by the verb 'kiya' (to speak).
Learning Focus:
Communication
Learning Exercise:
Snap Card Game - 'Nyanya kiya?' Students take turns to hold up a card and ask 'Nyanya kiya?' Other group members reply in Wamba Wamba. Card holder could choose who has to reply and add their name eg 'Nyanya kiya? Ruby?'
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
nyanya - what? how?
kiya - to speak
Topics:
Communication - Question, Communication
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference:
Victorian Languages: A Late Survey: L.A. Hercus; p. 57, 2.3.3.3.2 Interrogatives, and 2.2.3.4 Intonation, P.23