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Phrase Detail

Yirri tyilkanda.
I am very pleased
Pronunciation:
Say: yirr-ii tyil-kahn-dah
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - ‘i’ as in ‘hill’, 'a' as in ‘path’ or ‘car’.
Consonants: - 'rr' roll or trill tongue
Literal Meaning:
Lit. very pleased-I
Shows:
Adverb head-word, Verb ending - I do - anda, Statement
Explanation:
Simple statement beginning with adverb 'yirri' (very) and the verb 'tyilka' (to be pleased) plus 'anda' (subject ending 'I').
Learning Focus:
Describing, Interacting
Learning Exercise:
Build - Look up, write down, and practice saying. 'We are very pleased.' 'You are very tired.' 'You two are very obstinate.'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
tyilka - to show off, to be flash or cheeky, to be pleased
Topics:
Communication - Describing, Conversation, People and Family - Feelings
Age Guides:
Advanced, Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
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