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Kanyengka
To Cough
Part of speech:
(Vintr)
Sources:
Notes:
(photo - flickr CC - https://www.flickr.com/photos/easy-pics/)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say - 'kahny-eng-kah' ('a's' are standard 'a' as in 'path', 'ny' is single sound with top of tongue on top of mouth, 'e' is standard 'e' as in 'pet', 'ng' back of tongue touches top of mouth, emphasise first syllable 'kahny') ('ny' is not the same as the English 'ny' as in 'funny')
Categories:
Actions, Bodily
Example Phrases
English:
He/she coughed
Language:
Kanyengkin.
English:
Cover your mouth to cough
Language:
Winmarr wurrukin kanyengkap.
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