Ngupayin-kat.
Have you had too much?
Pronunciation:
Say: nguu-pai-iin-kaht
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'i' as in 'sit', 'a' as in 'path',
Variation - 'a' followed by a 'y' and another vowel is the dipthong 'ai' (the 'a' and 'i' are combined to produce sound similar to 'i' as in 'ice')
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while tongue is touching back of soft palate and add a nasal vibration
Literal Meaning:
Shows:
Verb head-word, Verb ending - imperative singular - -kat, Verb ending - has already happened (past) - in
Explanation:
Learning Focus:
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
ngupaya - to feel sated, to overeat
Topics:
Conversation, Communication
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9
Reference:
WWDict., p40, Hercus.