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Peng
Man, Human Being, Body, Self
Part of speech:
(N)
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Notes:
used in reflexive constructions, e.g.penggandak to myself (oblique case) tyilpendinggat penggandak I banged myself
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: pehng
Pronunciation Notes:
Variation - 'e' followed by ‘m’, ‘n’, ‘ng’, ‘ny’ in the same syllable, is long and slightly nasalised.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration.
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Example Phrases

English:
To myself
Language:
Penggandak.
English:
Ask this man
Language:
Kalayak kinyam peng.
English:
I dislike that man
Language:
Kulinyanda kinyam peng.

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