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Yinga
This Way
Part of speech:
(ADV)
Sources:
Notes:
Yinga wira - He is hurrying along this way! (a example listed in the Wamba Wamba section of the print dictionary to demonstrate the directional nature of 'yinga')
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
yi
ng
-ar
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- ‘
i
’ as in ‘hit’, '
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:
Location, Direction
Example Phrases
English:
He is hurrying along this way!
Language:
Yinga wira.
Associated Audio
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