Ninya puriny telkuk. (?)
Good evening. or Good night?
Pronunciation:
Niiny-ah puur-iny terl-kuuk. (?)
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - ‘i’ as in ‘hit’, 'a' as in ‘path’, 'u' as in 'put'. Variation - 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'.
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')
(If question use a rising tone to indicate.)
Literal Meaning:
this night is good
Shows:
Noun, Pronoun
Explanation:
Simple statement 'this night is good' used for greeting or conversation eg 'good evening'.
Learning Focus:
Communication, Describing, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
Use of 'ninya' to indicate that it is 'this' night that is being referred to not nights 'in general' or 'the other night'.
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
ninya, nyinya - this one right here
puriny - night, darkness
telkuk - good, beautiful
Topics:
Communication, Conversation
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
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