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Nyarri
Now
Part of speech:
(ADV)
Sources:
Notes:
uninflected adverb of time (Ed. 'uninflected words' do not change spelling or take an ending). Usually appears at end of a sentence eg 'Tyakinyangurr yarri.' (We will eat now.)
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
ny
a
rr
-ii
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
a
' as in ‘path’, ‘
i
’ as in ‘pin’.
Consonant
- '
ny
' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration.
-
'
rr
' roll or trill tongue.
Categories:
Time
Example Phrases
English:
We will eat now.
Language:
Tyakinyangurr nyarri.
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