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Werrkak, Werrki
Quickly! Hurry Up!
Part of speech:
(Vintr intens)
Sources:
Notes:
(these are both exclamations based on the two different imperative forms of the verb). Both exclamations tend to be repeated for emphasis.
Usage:
Alternate use:
Categories:
Command Communication Communicating
Example Phrases
English:
Quick! You shout out to scare it away!
Language:
Werrkak! Karndiyatyarr tyarrmba!
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