Nganinyayin
Niece (Your)
Part of speech:
(Npos)
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Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: ngahn-iny-ai-yin
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, ‘i’ as in ‘tin’, Variation - 'a'  followed by 'y' and another vowel is pronounced 'ai' or 'i' as in 'nine'.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration. 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration.
(Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many')


Categories:
Family, Female, Human

Example Phrases

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Associated Audio

Description:
nganinyayin_niece, your niece
Author:
Laura Ross
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Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre