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Phrase Detail
Yemurraki-kata
In the Dream Time
Pronunciation:
Say
:
yerm
-uu
rr
-ah-kii-
kah
-tah
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'i' as in 'sit', 'a' as in 'car' or 'path'.
Variation
- 'e' followed by ‘m’ and a vowel it is 'e' as in 'fern'.
Literal Meaning:
Dream Time - in
Shows:
Noun ending - action in - (k)ata
Explanation:
Learning Focus:
Culture
Learning Exercise:
The noun ending 'kata' meaning 'right in' has been added to Yemurraki.
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
Yemurraki - Dreamtime, the distant past, Dreamtime legend
Topics:
Communication - Belief
Age Guides:
Yr 4-6
Reference: