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Katyinanda karrka purrkən.
I can't catch breath
Pronunciation:
Say: kah-tyiin-ahn-dah karr-kah puurr-kən
Notes:
Vowels: standard 'a' as in 'path', 'i' as in 'sit', 'u' as in 'put', 'ə' as in 'the'
Consonant combinations: 'ty' dental stop, tip of tongue touches top teeth while saying 't' and 'y'. 'rr' role.
Literal Meaning:
lit. katyina (to be unable) + anda (I), karrak (to grab or to catch), purrkən (breath).
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Explanation:
Shows: leading sentence with auxiliary verb 'katyina' plus the 'subject' or 'do-er' marker 'anda' (I).
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Words Associated:
purrkən - breath
karrka - to grab, to catch
katyina - to be unable
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People and Family - Health, Communication - Describing
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