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Phrase Detail
Tyakilanda
I am eating.
Pronunciation:
Say
:
ty
ah
-kil-
ahn
-dah
Notes:
Vowels
: standard - 'a' as in 'path', 'i' as in 'sit' or 'ill'
Consonant combinations
- 'ty' say 't' and 'y' together with the tip of tongue touching palate above teeth.
Literal Meaning:
Lit. 'eat-ing I'.
Shows:
Verb head-word, Verb ending - often or still - ila, Verb ending - I do - anda
Explanation:
Shows a simple normal statement with verb stem, continuative (still happening) ending, and subject pronoun singular 'anda' (I) ending.
Learning Focus:
Communication
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
tyaka - to eat
Topics:
People and Family - Body
Age Guides:
ECH, Yr 1-3, Yr 4-6
Reference:
VLaLS., 2.3.2.1.(a) Normal statements p50, Hercus.