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Phrase Detail
Kanerra-kat kumbap!
Let him sleep!
Pronunciation:
Say
:
kah
-nerr-ah-
kaht
kuum
-bahp
Notes:
Vowels:
standard - 'a' as in 'path', 'u' as in 'put' Variation 'e' as in 'fern' (Kan
er
ra-kat)
Literal Meaning:
lit. let/allow-definitely sleep-in order to.
Shows:
Verb ending - imperative singular - -kat, Verb head-word, Verb ending - action that occurs when another makes it possible - ap
Explanation:
Shows use of the imperative verb ending 'kat' ('definitely' or 'indeed') and the 'in order to' ending 'ap' (kumba - to sleep, kumbap - in order to sleep). The sentence implies 'be quiet' or 'go away' 'so we can let him sleep'.
Learning Focus:
Communication
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kanerra - to allow, to permit
kumba - to lie down, to sleep
Topics:
Communication - order or direction
Age Guides:
Reference:
'WembaWemba Dictionary': L.A. Hercus, P20