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Mambayanda.
I am worn out
Pronunciation:
Say: mahmb-ai-ahn-dah
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path', Variation - 'a' followed by a 'y' and another vowel is the dipthong 'ai' as in 'ice'
Emphasis: primary on the 1st syllable 'mahmb' (mamb) and secondary on the 3rd syllable 'ahn' (and)
The first 'a' followed by 'mb' is long.
Literal Meaning:
worn-out+I
Shows:
Verb head-word, Verb ending - way of being - aya, Verb ending - I do - anda
Explanation:
This sentence uses the 'stative verb' (a happening state) mambaya (to be warn out) plus the person ending 'anda' (I)
Learning Focus:
Describing
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
mambaya - to be exhausted, to be worn out
Topics:
Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
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