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Phrase Detail
Nyakanda.
I can see.
Pronunciation:
Say
:
nyahk
-ahnd-ah
Notes:
Vowels
:
Standard
- '
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. see-I
Shows:
Verb ending - I do - anda, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Simple one verb and subject statemen
t - nyaka (to see) - anda (I).
Learning Focus:
Communication, Grammar
Learning Exercise:
Build - what can the speaker see? Write down and practice saying - 'I see the moon.' 'I can see a tree.' 'I can see my mother.'
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
nyaka - to see, to watch, to think of, to consider
Topics:
Communication - Describing
Age Guides:
Yr 1-3, ECH
Reference: