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Ngunyama
To Inspire Pity
Part of speech:
(Vtr)
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Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nguuny-ahm-ah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'a' as in ‘path’.
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:
Feelings, Human

Example Phrases

English:
This woman makes one feel sorry
Language:
Ngunyama-kat kinya lerrk.

Associated Audio

Description:
ngunyama_to inspire pity
Author:
Laura Ross
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Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre