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Phrase Detail

Kalinanda Kuka.
I love Grandma.
Pronunciation:
Say: karl-in-arnd-ar kuuk-ar
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘car’ or ‘path’, ‘i’ as in ‘hill’, ‘u’ as in ‘put’.
Literal Meaning:
Love-I Grandma
Shows:
Verb ending - I do - anda, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Sentence beginning with the verb, or action word, kalina (to love). The 'a' is replaced with 'anda' the person ending for 'I'.
Learning Focus:
Communication, Language Building
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kalina - to love
kuka - grandmother, grandchild,
Topics:
Conversation, People and Family - Family
Age Guides:
ECH, Yr 1-3
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