Kiyawety
This Way, Hither
Part of speech:
(ADV)
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Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: kiiy-au-wety
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels - Standard - 'i' as in 'pit', 'e' as in 'wet,  Variation - when 'a' follows a 'w' and is followed by an 'n' it is pronounced 'a' as in 'war' (1st 'a').
Consonant  - '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:
Communication, Location

Example Phrases

English:
Hither and thither
Language:
Kiyawety-mayowety.
English:
Here and there (or hither and thither)
Language:
Kiyawety mayowety.

Associated Audio

Description:
kiyawety_this way, hither
Author:
Laura Ross
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Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre