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Yalang-Yalang
Idiot, Stupid Person
Part of speech:
(N)
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Notes:
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: yahl-ahng-yahl-ahng
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Categories:
People, Human

Example Phrases

English:
"Idiot! You scared it off pirndety!" said Tulu
Language:
Yalang-yalang! Tyarrmbinarr pirndety! Wurrekin Tulu.

Associated Audio

Description:
yalang-yalang_idiot, stupid person
Author:
Laura Ross
Attribution:
Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre