Kumbinyanda.
I'm going to sleep
Pronunciation:
Say: kuum-biny-ahn-dah

Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'i' as in 'sit', 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonant combination - 'ny' (palato-nasal) combine 'n' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (Avoid the English 'nee' as in 'many')
Literal Meaning:
Lit. to sleep-will-I.
Shows:
Verb head-word, Verb ending - will happen - iny, Verb ending - I do - anda
Explanation:
Uses the action word (verb) 'kumba' (to sleep), plus the future tense ending 'iny', plus the person ending 'anda' 'I'.
Learning Focus:
Language Building, Socialising, Describing
Learning Exercise:
How would you say - 'I will eat.', 'I will jump the log,' 'You will sleep tonight.' 'I can't sleep.'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kumba - to lie down, to sleep
suffix -anda - 'I' do an action
Topics:
Activities
Age Guides:
Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9
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