Katyinanda nyaka.
I can't see!
Pronunciation:
Say: kah-tyiin-ahn-dah nyah-kah

Notes:
Vowels: standard 'a' as in 'path', 'i' as in 'sit'
Consonant combinations: 'ty' dental stop, say 't' and 'y' together while tip of tongue touches back of teeth, 'ny' palatal nasal, say 'n' and 'y' together while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal sound
Literal Meaning:
lit. be unable-I see
Shows:
Verb head-word, Verb ending - I do - anda, Verb auxillary
Explanation:
Shows the use of an auxillary verb 'katyina' (to be unable) plus the verb ending 'anda' to say 'I can't'. In this case 'I can't see'.
Learning Focus:
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
katyina - to be unable
nyaka - to see, to watch, to think of, to consider
Topics:
People and Family - Health, Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Reference:
Late Survey: L.A. Hercus; p. 46, 2.3.1.4 Auxiliary verbs