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Phrase Detail
Wirimbuluk.
His/her/its ears
Pronunciation:
Say
:
wiir
-iim-
buul
-uuk
Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- ‘
i
’ as in ‘hit’, '
u
' as in 'put',
Literal Meaning:
Lit. ear-two-his/her/its
Shows:
Noun, Noun ending - his/her/its - (k)uk, Noun ending - two - pula
Explanation:
Simple phrase created from the noun for 'ears' (2) wirimbula plus the possessive ending 'uk' (his)
Learning Focus:
Grammar
Learning Exercise:
Build
- How would you say 'his two feet'?
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
wirimbula - ears
Topics:
Communication - Counting, Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference: