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Phrase Detail

Larrpinyanda katəna.
I will throw it into the water
Pronunciation:
Say: lahrr-piiny-ahnd-ah kaht-ən-ah

Notes:
Vowels: Standard 'a' as in 'path', 'i' as in 'sit', 'ə' as in 'the'
Consonant combination: 'ny' (palatal nasal) say 'n' and 'y' together as tongue touches hard palate above teeth with a nasal vibration, 'rr' role
Literal Meaning:
lit. - throw-will-I water-towards.
Shows:
Verb ending - will happen - iny, Verb ending - I do - anda, Noun ending - action towards - (k)a
Explanation:
Simple statement beginning with the action word 'larpa' to throw + iny (will happen) + anda (I). 'Katən' (water) has the 'towards' noun ending 'a' to show that 'I' will throw towards the water.
Learning Focus:
Language Building, Communication
Learning Exercise:
1) Create 3 different sentences with different targets. Add either 'a' or 'ka' to the end of the target word.
2) Now change the thrower from 'anda' (I) to 'arr' (you - one person) in each of the new sentences.
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
larrpa - to throw
katən - water
Topics:
Conversation, Communication - order or direction, Communication - Describing, Activities - Moving
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
Reference:
WWDict.:Hercus; p72 - Case markers - general oblique, p73 Tense and Mood - future tense