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Phrase Detail
Wakatangarr.
You are an obstinate person
Pronunciation:
Say
:
wahk
-ah-tahng-arr
Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
a
' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonants
: -
'
rr
' roll or trill tongue
Literal Meaning:
lit. obstinate-you
Shows:
Verb ending - you ( one person) do - arr, Verb head-word
Explanation:
One word sentence with verb headword and subject ending 'arr' (you).
Learning Focus:
Communication, Describing
Learning Exercise:
Build
-
Look up, write down and practice saying
- 'you are scared', 'you are sick', 'you are very loving'.
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
wakatanga - to be obstinate
Topics:
Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9
Reference: