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Phrase Detail
Milakang.
Out of the ashes
Pronunciation:
Say
:
miil
-ah-kah
ng
Notes:
Literal Meaning:
Lit. ashes-away from
Shows:
Explanation:
Phrase is created with 'milak' plus 'ang' - the noun suffix showing moving away from (the ablative case)
Learning Focus:
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
milak - ashes, dust
Topics:
Country - Fire, Activities - Cooking
Age Guides:
Reference:
Victorian Languages: A Late Survey: L.A. Hercus; p. 32