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Ngapa
Grandfather: Maternal Grandfather
Part of speech:
(N)
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Notes:
This term, even in recent times, included the brothers of the maternal grandfather.
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: ngahp-ah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
Categories:
Family, male, Human

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ngapa
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Laura Ross
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