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Phrase Detail

Kiwa yirri pumbilang wit.
It is very cold this winter.
Pronunciation:
Say: kii-wah yiirr-ii wit
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - ‘i’ as in ‘hit’, 'a' as in ‘path’ or ‘car’, 
Literal Meaning:
Lit. Now very hot winter
Shows:
Adverb, Adverb head-word, Noun, Verb ending - happening now - ang
Explanation:
Statement made with two adverbs 'kiwa', 'yirri', the action happening (present participle) 'pumbilang' and the noun or name of winter 'wit'.
Learning Focus:
Describing, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
kiwa - right now, immediately
pumbilang - cold
wit - winter
yirri - very
Topics:
Communication - Describing, Country - Seasons, Country - Weather, Conversation
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 4-6
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