Nyakitya
Why? What For?
Part of speech:
(ADV)
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Pronunciation Guide:
Say: nyah-kity-ah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’,  ‘i’ as in ‘hit’.
Consonant - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. - 'ty' (palatal stop) - combine 't' and 'y' while tip and blade of tongue touches hard palate and stops the breath. (Note: 'tch' is close but different to 'ty'.)  (Avoid the English 'tee' as in 'city'.)
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Example Phrases

English:
Why did you hit him?
Language:
Nyakityarr-kat ninyam takin?

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