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Kukandak.
My grandchild
Pronunciation:
Say: kuuk-ahn-dahk
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'a' as in 'path'
Literal Meaning:
grandchild-mine
Shows:
Noun head-word
Explanation:
Simple phrase consisting of noun 'kuka' plus the possessive singual ending 'andak' (my). ('andak' is used instead of 'ak' is the noun ends in a vowel, in this case 'a'. 'andak' can also be used for a noun ending in 'r' eg 'lar' my camp is 'landak'.)
Learning Focus:
Describing
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
kuka - grandmother, grandchild,
Topics:
People and Family - Adults, Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6, Yr 1-3, ECH
Reference:
VLaLS:Hercus; ps 30, 175, 184