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Phrase Detail
Karndangurr.
We shout
Pronunciation:
Say
:
karn
-dah
ng
-urr
Notes:
Vowels
: standard - 'a' as in 'path', 'u' as in 'put'
Consonant
combinations - 'ng' velar nasal - say 'n' and 'g' together with the top of tongue against the soft palate and adding a nasal vibration
Literal Meaning:
Shout-we (inclusive)
Shows:
Verb ending - we (all of us) do - angurr, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Simple action word sentence with 'karnda' (to shout or yell) plus the plural, first person, inclusive marker 'angurr'. 'karndangurr' could also mean 'we all shout'.
Learning Focus:
Communication, Describing
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
karnda - to shout, to yell
Topics:
Communication
Age Guides:
ECH, Yr 1-3, Yr 4-6, Yr 7-9
Reference: