Tyalang kiluwity
It's hot today
Pronunciation:
Say: tyahl-ahng kiil-uu-wity
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘car’ or ‘path’, ‘i’ as in ‘hill’, ‘u’ as in ‘put’.
Consonant  - 'ty' (palatal stop) - combine 't' and 'y' while tip and blade of tongue touches hard palate and stops the breath. (Note: 'tch' is close but different to 'ty'.) - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Literal Meaning:
hot-being today
Shows:
Adverb
Explanation:
Simple statement with verb 'tyalang' with the happening noun ending 'ang' and the adverb 'kiluwity' (today). ('kiluwity tyalang' would also be correct)
Learning Focus:
Communication, Describing, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kiluwity - today
tyalang - hot
Topics:
Communication - Describing, Conversation, Country - Weather
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
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