Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre
Wurrekangurr
Museum
Sign in
Wurrekangurr
Words
Word Search
Category Browse
Phrases
Resources
Learning Lists
About
Content Warning
×
WARNING: Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that the following language website may contain images, voices or names of deceased persons in video, audio recordings or printed material.
Back
Word Detail
Nyim
Short Necked Turtle
Part of speech:
(N)
Sources:
Notes:
This turtle has a less pleasant taste than the long-necked species and was not generally eaten. (Image - Short Necked Tortoise by Peripitus CC with thanks. https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Pair_of_Emydura_macquarii_-_Warrawong.JPG )
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
ny
im
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
i
' as in 'pin'.
Consonant
combination - '
ny
' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration.
Categories:
Animals, Turtle, Reptiles
Example Phrases
No phrases listed
Associated Audio
No audio listed