Wurrekangurr - Yarkuwa Language Application

Wembanda tyemularr.

I can't find you.

Pronunciation:

Say: wemb-ahnd-ah tyerm-ul-arr

Notes:

Vowels: Standard - 'e' as in ‘pet’, 'u' as in 'put', 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'. Variation - 'e' followed by ‘m’ and a vowel it is 'e' as in 'fern'.
Consonant combination - 'ty' (palatal stop) - combine 't' and 'y' while tip and blade of tongue touches hard palate and stops the breath. (Note: 'tch' is close but different to 'ty'.) - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.

Literal Meaning:

Lit. not-I find-you

Shows:

Negative - head-word, Statement, Verb ending - I do - anda, Verb ending - you ( one person) do - arr

Explanation:

Simple statement beginning with the negative (wemba) plus the subject ending 'anda' (I) followed by the action word 'tyemula' (to find after a search) plus the object ending 'arr' (you).

Learning Focus:

Communication, Grammar, Interacting, Language Building

Learning Exercise:

Extend: How would you say 'I can't find you Mum.' 'You can't find me.' 'I can't find my dog?'

Phrase Sentence:

Sentence

Words Associated:

tyemula - to find (after a search)

wemba - no, not;

Topics:

Activities - Playing, Communication - Location, People and Family - Children

Age Guides:

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

Reference:

Phrase Detail