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Paleng-watan
Across the log
Pronunciation:
Say: pah-leng-wah-tahn
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in ‘path’, 'e' as in ‘pet’.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Literal Meaning:
Lit. log-across
Shows:
Noun, Noun ending - across - watan
Explanation:
To show that something is across something, simply add the 'bound-form' '-watan' to the name of the thing that has something across it. 'paleng-watan' (across the log).
Learning Focus:
Describing, Grammar
Learning Exercise:
Build: Look up, write down and practice saying 'kepin manyə' different things that could have something across them.
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
paleng - log, fallen timber
-watan - across
Topics:
Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
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