Wurrekangurr - Yarkuwa Language Application

Wirpa Yarka

Hide and Go Seek

Pronunciation:

Say: wooir-pah yark-ah

Notes:

Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'. Variation - when ‘i’ follows a ‘w’ and is followed by a ‘r’, ‘rn’ or ‘rt’ but not ‘rr’, the ‘i’ is rounded off like ‘tu’ in French. (top of the tongue touches the back of the palate).

Literal Meaning:

Lit. play search for

Shows:

Verb

Explanation:

Simple phrase with two verbs in third person singular form - 'he/she/it hides searches'

Learning Focus:

Describing, Interacting, Socialising

Learning Exercise:

Phrase Sentence:

Phrase

Words Associated:

wirpa - to hide, to go into hiding

yarka - to search for, to expect

Topics:

Activities - Moving, Activities - Playing

Age Guides:

Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6, Yr 1-3, ECH

Reference:

Phrase Detail