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Phrase Detail
Pertayak ninyam karn.
Dry that dress
Pronunciation:
Say
:
pert
-aiy-ark
niny
-arm
karn
Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
a
' as in ‘path’, ‘
i
’ as in ‘pin’.
Variation
- '
e
' followed by 'l' or 'r' is 'e' as in 'fern'.
Variation
- '
a
' followed by 'y' and another vowel is pronounced '
ai
' or 'i' as in 'ice'.
Consonant
combination - '
ny
' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many')
Literal Meaning:
Shows:
Noun, Pronoun, Verb ending - ordering one person to do action to other - ak, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Learning Focus:
Communication
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
pertaya - to dry
Topics:
Activities - Working, Communication - order or direction
Age Guides:
Yr 4-6, Yr 7-9
Reference: