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You can walk with me.
Yanggarr yandin.
Pronunciation:
Say: yahng-garr yahn-din
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, ‘i’ as in ‘pin’.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, - 'rr' roll or trill tongue
Literal Meaning:
lit. walk-you (with) me
Shows:
Pronoun, Verb ending - you ( one person) do - arr, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Simple statement with verb head word 'yangga' (to walk) plus subject ending 'arr' (you - singular) followed by the person pronoun 'yandin' (me) (first person, singular, object). (The English preposition 'with' is understood by the context.)
Learning Focus:
Interacting
Learning Exercise:
Personal pronouns like 'yandin' (me) are not often used in Wamba Wamba. Another example would be 'You can kiss me.' Look up, write down and practice saying it in Wamba Wamba.
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
yandin - me
yangga - to walk
Topics:
Communication - answer, Conversation
Age Guides:
Advanced, Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9
Reference:
VLaLS:Hercus, 2.3.1.3.1 Personal Pronouns, P36.