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Phrase Detail
Kalipangan.
They are gathering up their belongings
Pronunciation:
Say
:
kahl
-iih-
pah
ng
-ahn
Notes:
Vowels
: standard - 'a' as in 'path' and 'i' as in 'sit'
Compound consonant
- 'ng' is a ‘velar nasal’ - the top of tongue touches the soft palate with a nasal vibration (like the 'ng' in 'sing')
Literal Meaning:
to gather up belongings - they
Shows:
Verb ending - happening now - ang, Verb ending - they do - an, Verb head-word
Explanation:
To 'kalipa' (to gather up ones belongings) has been added 'ang' (happening now) and 'an' (they). Demonstrates tense ending 'ang' (present tense) before possessive ending 'an' (they).
Learning Focus:
Composing, Describing
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kalipa - to gather up one's belongings, to collect things, to pack up a camp site
Topics:
Activities - Camping, Activities - Working
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference:
VLaLS, 2.3.2.1.1 (a) Normal Statements (iv), P51, Hercus.