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Windyalukarr?
Where are you?
Pronunciation:
Say: win-dyahl-uu-karr? (Make voice higher from 'ahl' to end of word to indicate it is a question.)
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - ‘i’ as in ‘hit’, 'a' as in ‘path’, 'u' as in 'put'.
Consonant - 'dy' (palato-nasal) combine 'd' and 'y' while top of tongue touches hard palate plus nasal vibration. (the 'd' is sounded as in 'dad') (Avoid the English 'dee' as in 'body').
Literal Meaning:
lit. where (or where abouts) you
Shows:
Adverb - transferring, Adverb head-word, Question, Verb ending - you ( one person) do - arr
Explanation:
One word sentence with adverb 'windjaluk' (where) with person ending 'arr' (you).
Learning Focus:
Communication, Interacting
Learning Exercise:
Build: what other adverbs could you use with the 'arr' (you) ending for a question? Look up, write down and practice saying. Don't forget the rising intonation to show a question.
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
windyaluk - whereabouts?
Topics:
Communication - Question
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9
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