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Kirrkundity
God 'From Heaven'
Part of speech:
(N)
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Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: kiirr-kuun-dity
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'i' as in 'kick',  'u' as in 'should'.
Consonants: - 'rr' roll or trill tongue.  - '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'.)  (Avoid the English 'tee' as in 'city'.)
Categories:
Belief

Example Phrases

English:
We are walking in the light of the lord
Language:
Yanggangangurr nyawi-kata kirrkundity.
English:
I would follow god
Language:
Yandang wawity kirrkundity.

Associated Audio

Description:
kirrkundity_god 'from heaven'
Author:
Laura Ross
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Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre