Wurrekangurr - Yarkuwa Language Application

Waranda Moonacullah-kang.

I come from Moonacullah.

Pronunciation:

Say: War-ahn-dah Muun-ah-kall-ah-kahng

Notes:

Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, 'i' as in 'sit', ‘u’ as in ‘put’. Variation - when 'a' follows a 'w' and is followed by an ‘r’ it is 'a' as in 'war'.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration

Literal Meaning:

Come-I Moonacullah-from

Shows:

Noun, Noun ending - movement away from - (k)ang

Explanation:

Simple statement starting with the action word (verb) 'wara' (to come) plus the 'I' ending 'anda'. Then the location 'Mooncullah' plus the 'from' noun ending '(k)ang.

Learning Focus:

Communication, Describing, Identity, Interacting

Learning Exercise:

Extend - This basic model of verb+person ending plus locator and position can be used often in conversations. Write in Wamba - 'I come from Kerang.' 'I came from home.' (tip - add the 'already happened (past tense) ending 'in' before the 'I' ending.) I swim in the Kolety at McLean's Beach. (tip - add the 'position right in' ending 'kata' to Kolety and 'McLean's Beach'.

Phrase Sentence:

Sentence

Words Associated:

wara - to walk, to come

Topics:

Communication, Communication - Describing, Communication - Location, Conversation

Age Guides:

Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6, Yr 1-3

Reference:

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