Back

Word Detail

Kanyengka
To Cough
Part of speech:
(Vintr)
Sources:
Notes:
(photo - flickr CC - https://www.flickr.com/photos/easy-pics/)
Usage:
Alternate use:
Say - 'kahny-eng-kah' ('a's' are standard 'a' as in 'path', 'ny' is single sound with top of tongue on top of mouth, 'e' is standard 'e' as in 'pet', 'ng' back of tongue touches top of mouth, emphasise first syllable 'kahny') ('ny' is not the same as the English 'ny' as in 'funny')
Categories:
Actions, Bodily

Example Phrases

English:
He/she coughed
Language:
Kanyengkin.
English:
Cover your mouth to cough
Language:
Winmarr wurrukin kanyengkap.

Associated Audio

No audio listed