Kepin karrkun-karrkun nyenggang piyal-kal.
One reed warbler sitting on a branch
Pronunciation:
Say: kep-iin karr-kuun nyeng-gahng pii-yahl-kahl

Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'e' as in 'pet' 'a' as in 'path', 'u' as in 'put', 'i' as in 'sit'.
Consonant combinations: 'ny' palatal nasal, say 'n' and 'y' together while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal sound, 'ng' say 'n' and 'g' while top of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration, 'rr' roll 
Literal Meaning:
lit. one reed-warbler sitt-ing branch-on
Shows:
Verb ending - happening now - ang, Noun ending - action on - (k)al
Explanation:
Learning Focus:
Language Building, Describing
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
karrkun-karrkun - reed-warbler
nyengga - to sit
kepin - one - 1
piyal - red gum, also 'tree' in general, stick
Topics:
Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
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