Ngunyim-Kurrk
Woman: Old Woman
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
i.e. shrivelled up like an empty waterbag
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nguuny-iim-kuurrk
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'i' as in 'pin'.
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 'ny' as in 'many'.) - 'rr' roll or trill.
Categories:
Female, Human, People

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Description:
ngunyim-kurrk
Author:
Laura Ross
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