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Phrase Detail

Kiwanda wara!
Here I come!
Pronunciation:
Say: Kii-warn-dah   war-ah!
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - ‘i’ as in ‘hit’, 'a' as in ‘path’ or ‘car’. Variation - when 'a' follows a 'w' and is followed by an ‘r’ it is 'a' as in 'war'.
Literal Meaning:
Lit. here-I come or 'right now-I come'
Shows:
Adverb - transferring, Statement, Verb, Verb ending - I do - anda
Explanation:
Simple statement beginning with the adverb 'kiwa' (right now) plus the person subject ending 'anda' (I) and followed by the action word or verb 'wara' (to walk or to come).
Learning Focus:
Communication, Grammar, Language Building, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
Extend: how would you change this sentence to 'here we come'. What about 'here I go'? 'Those two are leaving right now.'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kiwa - right now, immediately
wara - to walk, to come
Topics:
Activities - Playing, Communication
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6, Yr 1-3, ECH
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