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Phrase Detail

Kathanganda yannginy.
I'll go for a walk later.
Pronunciation:
Say: kath-ahng-anda yahn-nginy
Notes:
Vowels: standard - 'a' as in 'path', 'i' as in 'sit'
Consonant combinations: 'ng' 'velar nasal' top of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, 'ny' 'palatal stop' combine 'n' and 'y' with tip of tongue touching above teeth.
Literal Meaning:
Lit. later-I walk-will.
Shows:
Adverb head-word, Adverb - transferring
Explanation:
When an adverb eg 'kathang' is head word in a sentence, the person ending, eg 'anda' (I), usually transfers from the verb to the adverb.
Learning Focus:
Language Building, Grammar, Communication
Learning Exercise:
Create a list of sentences using 'kathang' as headword. Add different person endings. Add different verbs with different tense endings.
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kathang - afterwards, later
Topics:
Activities - Moving
Age Guides:
Advanced, Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9
Reference:
VLaLS., 2.2.3.2 Singing, p23, & 2.3 Morphology and syntax, p.25Hercus