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Phrase Detail
Karndəlinbula.
Those two kept shouting
Pronunciation:
Say
:
karn
-dəl-
in
-buul-ah
Notes:
Vowels
: standard 'a' as in 'path', 'ə' as in 'the', 'i' as in 'sit', 'u' as in 'put'
Emphasis
on first syllable. Secondary emphasis on 'third'.
Literal Meaning:
lit. kept shouting-those two.
Shows:
Verb head-word, Verb ending - those two do - bula, Verb ending - has already happened (past) - in
Explanation:
Simple verb head word sentence created with stem word 'karndəla', verb ending past tense - in, and the 'do-er' word ending for 'those two' (bula).
Learning Focus:
Language Building, Describing
Learning Exercise:
What else might 'those two' 'do or 'have done' or 'will do'? (Use three different stem verbs and the three different tenses.)
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
karndəla - to call out repeatedly, to keep shouting
Topics:
People and Family - Friends, Communication
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference: