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Phrase Detail

Kepin manye pa kepin.
Six
Pronunciation:
Say: kehp-iin mahn-yeh pah kehp-iin

Notes:
Vowels: standard 'e' as in 'pet', 'i' as in 'sit', 'a' as in 'path'
Consonant combinations: 'ny' palatal stop - say 'n' and 'y' together as tip of tongue touches hard palate

Literal Meaning:
lit. - one hand and one
Shows:
Noun
Explanation:
Phrase combining number nouns to create another number. 'pah' (and) is only used with common combinations.
Learning Focus:
Describing
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
pa - and
manyə - hand
kepin - one - 1
Topics:
Communication - Counting
Age Guides:
ECH
Reference:
WW Dict. Hercus p23, VLaLS - Vocab p174 (pa)