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Kalaya
To Ask, To Question
Part of speech:
(Vtr)
Sources:
W.W. Dictionary: p.20
Notes:
Stem form or display form of the verb or action with an 'a' ending. Shows the third person, singular, present tense form 'he, she or it - asks a question - now'.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: kah-laiy-ah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: standard 'a' as in 'path' (1st and 3rd 'a'), variation 'ai' dipthong as in 'ice' (second 'a'). 
The continuative ending 'aya' (happening frequently or all the time) is usually pronounced with the 'ai' dipthong.
Categories:
Communication, Communicating

Example Phrases

English:
Ask this man
Language:
Kalayak kinyam peng.
English:
I will ask my mother
Language:
Kalayinyanda kuyinggurrek.

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