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Phrase Detail
Kalayinyanda kuyinggurrek.
I will ask my mother
Pronunciation:
Say
:
kah
-lai-i
n
y-
ahn
-dah
kuu
-yi
ng
-
gu
rr
-ek
Notes:
Literal Meaning:
ask-will-I mother-my. To the verb 'kalaya' (to ask, to question) has been added the future tense ending (iny) and the person ending for I (anda).
Shows:
Statement, Noun ending - mine - (d)ek, Verb ending - will happen - iny, Verb ending - I do - anda
Explanation:
two verb endings
- tense ending on verb (iny - future tense) coming before person ending (anda - I).
Learning Focus:
Socialising, Responding, Language Building, Communication
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kalaya - to ask, to question
kuyinggurrin - mother (your)
Topics:
People and Family - Family
Age Guides:
Yr 4-6
Reference: