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Wakatanga
To Be Obstinate
Part of speech:
(Vintr)
Sources:
Notes:
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say
:
wahk
-ah-
tah
ng
-ah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
a
' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonant
combination - '
ng
' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Categories:
Human, Feelings
Example Phrases
English:
You are an obstinate person
Language:
Wakatangarr.
Associated Audio
Description:
wakatanga_to be obstinate
Author:
Laura Ross
Attribution:
Licensing:
Copy right 2019 Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre