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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:
Usually as head word in simple statements with tense/person endings added. See phrase examples below.
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: kah-lai-yah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels:  Standard - 1st and 3rd 'a' as in 'path', Variation - 2nd 'a' is the 'ai' dipthong variation similar to 'i' as in 'ice'
Consonant 'y' glides between the 'ai' and the 'ah' sounds.
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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