Wembanda nyernda.
I don't understand.
Pronunciation:
Say: Wehm-bahn-dah nyern-dah
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'. Variation - 'e' followed by ‘m’, ‘n’, ‘ng’, ‘ny’ in the same syllable and is not immediately followed by a vowel it is long and slightly nasalised.  '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')

Literal Meaning:
lit. no-I understand
Shows:
Negative - head-word, Verb, Verb ending - I do - anda
Explanation:
Statement beginning with the negative participle 'wemba' (no, not) with the person ending 'anda' (I) transferred over from the verb 'nyernda' (to understand).
Learning Focus:
Communication, Interacting, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
Extend - What other statements could begin with 'Wembanda' (I don't)? Write in Wamba Wamba 'I don't feel well.' 'I don't eat fish. I get sick.' 'I can't see you.' 'You can't see me.' (Hint - change 'anda' to 'arr', Add the 'andin' (me) ending to the verb for 'see' or use the pronoun form 'yandin' after the verb.)
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
nyerna - to sit, to listen, to hear, to remember
wemba - no, not;
Topics:
Communication, Communication - Describing, Conversation
Age Guides:
Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9
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