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Phrase Detail
Kuyin-kat.
Dont you dare!
Pronunciation:
Say
:
kuuy
-in-kart
Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
u
' as in 'put', '
i
' as in 'sit', '
a
' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Literal Meaning:
Shows:
Verb head-word, Verb ending - imperative singular - -kat
Explanation:
Example of a phrase 'kuyin' meaning 'Just go on!' (a warning meaning 'if you go on expect some consequences') with the added imperative ending '-kat' to change the meaning to 'don't you dare!'.
Learning Focus:
Communication
Learning Exercise:
Imagine when this sentence might be used eg an adult-child interaction where the child is continuing to misbehave. What else might be said?
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kuyin - just go on!
Topics:
Communication - order or direction
Age Guides:
Advanced, Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9
Reference: