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Phrase Detail

Pumbanda.
I am cold
Pronunciation:
Say: puum-barn-dar
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'bull', 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Literal Meaning:
lit. cold-I
Shows:
Verb ending - I do - anda, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Simple statement with verb 'pumba' (to be cold), plus the 'anda' (I) subject ending (first person, singular).
Learning Focus:
Communication, Describing
Learning Exercise:
Build - Look up, write down and practice saying - 'we are cold', 'they are cold', 'I was cold yesterday.' 'We will all be cold tomorrow.'
Extend - Look up, write down and practice saying - 'I am scared.' 'We are leaving.' 'Those two are making baskets.'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
pumba - to be cold
Topics:
Conversation, Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference:
WWDict: Hercus, p.56 'tyalanga'.