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Phrase Detail
Kalinanda Kuka.
I love Grandma.
Pronunciation:
Say
:
karl
-in-
arnd
-ar
kuuk
-ar
Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
a
' as in ‘car’ or ‘path’, ‘
i
’ as in ‘hill’, ‘
u
’ as in ‘put’.
Literal Meaning:
Love-I Grandma
Shows:
Verb head-word, Verb ending - I do - anda
Explanation:
Sentence beginning with the verb, or action word, kalina (to love). The 'a' is replaced with 'anda' the person ending for 'I'.
Learning Focus:
Language Building, Communication
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kalina - to love
kuka - grandmother, grandchild,
Topics:
People and Family - Family, Conversation
Age Guides:
Yr 1-3, ECH
Reference: