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skipvia commented on the word piurci
Yupik. Literally, "keep on keepin' on."
Good advice...
December 12, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word piurci
skipvia! you're back!
This is a very useful word. I'm going to memorize it. How is it pronounced?
December 12, 2007
reesetee commented on the word piurci
Another returns to the fold! Welcome back, skipvia. :-)
December 12, 2007
skipvia commented on the word piurci
I never left, c_b. I just decided that I would comment only if I had anything useful to say, and it turns out I rarely do.
I've never actually heard piurci used in speech--I've only seen it written down. The transliteration of Yupik is very tricky. I have a call in to a friend of mine on the correct pronunciation and I'll send it along when I get it. Many of my students use it when they communicate with my via their blogs or e-mail as a closing.
December 13, 2007
skipvia commented on the word piurci
Here is the Yupik pronunciation: b'yook jee
There is a slight accent on "yook," and "yook" is very guttural.
I learned today that this form is plural and is usually used when saying goodbye to a group. "Piura" (b'yook ah) is used when addressing an individual.
December 13, 2007
reesetee commented on the word piurci
So this is the Yupik equivalent of y'all? ;-)
December 13, 2007