Puthayanda kinyam wanap.
I am putting out this fire
Pronunciation:
Say: puuth-aiy-ahnd-ah kiny-ahm warn-ahp
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'a' as in 'path' or 'car', 'i' as in 'sit'.
Variation - 'a'  followed by 'y' and another vowel is pronounced 'ai' or 'i' as in 'ice', - when 'a' follows a 'w' and is followed by an 'n' it is 'a' as in 'war'.
Consonant combination: 'th' (dental plosive) combine 't' and 'h' with tongue right against the teeth (like 'd' in 'dad'), - '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:
puting-I this fire
Shows:
Noun, Pronoun, Verb ending - I do - anda, Verb ending - way of being - aya, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Learning Focus:
Describing
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
puthaya - to extinguish a fire
kinya - this one close by
wanap - fire, firewood
Topics:
Activities - Camping, Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 4-6, Yr 7-9
Reference: