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Phrase Detail
Kikwa... ninga.
When.... then straight away
Pronunciation:
Say
:
kiik
-wah ...
nii
ng
-ah
Notes:
Vowels
:
standard
- 'i' as in 'sit', 'a' as in 'ah'
Consonant
combination: '
ng
' - velar nasal - say 'n' and 'g' together as top of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration
Literal Meaning:
Lit. right then (kikwa) + then, straight away (ninga).
Shows:
Adverb
Explanation:
Seems to be a conversation with the first person checking when an action happened and the second person saying (yes) right then, straight away. Demonstrates the use of adverbs in conversation.
Learning Focus:
Interacting, Communication
Learning Exercise:
What other two adverbs could be used in a question and answer conversation?
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
ninga, nyinga - then, then straight away
kikwa - then, right then
Topics:
Conversation
Age Guides:
Reference:
WWDict p40: Hercus