Warranggabula
Those two sing.
Pronunciation:
Say: warr-ahng-gah-buul-ah
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', '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, - 'rr' roll or trill tongue
Literal Meaning:
Lit. sing-both
Shows:
Verb ending - those two do - bula, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Simple sentence beginning with present tense (happening now) verb 'warrangga' with the 'bula' (they or those two) ending.
Learning Focus:
Language Building, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
How would you say in Wamba Wamba - 'Those two dance.', 'Those two laugh.'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
warrangga - to sing
Topics:
Activities, Activities - Performing, People and Family - Feelings
Age Guides:
Yr 4-6
Reference:
WWDict: Hercus, p.73 - Verb person markers.