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Phrase Detail
Nongwe. Pertayatang pileny.
Yes. It's dry as well.
Pronunciation:
Say
:
no
ng
-weh
per
-t
aiy
-ah-tah
ng
piil
-e
ny
Notes:
Literal Meaning:
Lit. Yes. Drying-it-is as well
Shows:
Explanation:
'pertayatang' is a present participle of 'pertaya' (to dry) ) Demonstrates a conversation. (Response to a previous statement eg 'It's hot today.'
Learning Focus:
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
pertayatang - dry
pileny - as well, too
Topics:
Country - Weather, Conversation, Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Reference:
WWDict p48