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Kalintyerrangurr.
We all love one another
Pronunciation:
Say - kahl-iin-tyerr-ahn-gurr
Notes:
Vowels: 'a', 'i', 'u' are standard - 'a' as in 'path', 'i' as in 'sit', 'u' as in 'put'. Variation - 'e' is followed by an 'r' so is 'e' as in 'fern'.

Literal Meaning:
Love-one-another-we-all
Shows:
Verb head-word, Verb ending - we (all of us) do - angurr
Explanation:
To the verb stem 'kalintyerra' has been added 'angurr' (we). The 'angurr' ending includes the person being spoken to so is a reasonable word for 'we all'.
Learning Focus:
Language Building, Community, Communication
Learning Exercise:
Create a song with three action words that people can do 'on country'. Add the 'we all' ending (-angurr) to each of the three and add 'on country' (kurrəkal).
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kalintyerra - to love one another
Topics:
People and Family - Feelings, Communication
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 1-3, Yr 4-6
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