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These people are good.
Telkuk kinmer kuli.
Pronunciation:
Say: terl-kuuk kin-mer kuul-ii.
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'i' as in 'tin'. Variation: 'e' followed by 'l' or 'r' is pronounced 'e' as in 'fern'.
Literal Meaning:
good these people
Shows:
Pronoun, Noun, Adverb head-word
Explanation:
Sentence beginning with the adverb 'telkuk', the pronoun 'kinmer' (these) and the collective or group noun 'kuli' being used to show a group of people.
Learning Focus:
Language Building, Describing, Community, Communication
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kinmer - these
kuli - people, crowd
telkuk - good, beautiful
Topics:
Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 4-6
Reference:
VLaLS: Hercus L.A.; p37 (e) plural and number