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Word Detail
Yirri
Very
Part of speech:
(ADV)
Sources:
Notes:
emphatic adverb which usually precedes the word which is to be emphasised
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
yi
rr
i
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
-
'i'
as in 'sit'.
Consonants
: -
'
rr
' roll or trill tongue.
Categories:
Describing, Communication
Example Phrases
English:
It is very hot this summer
Language:
Kiwa yirri tyalanga karrthi.
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