Ngurkinanda pithik.
I swallowed a fly
Pronunciation:
Say: nguur-kiin-ahnd-ah piith-iik
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'u' as in 'put', 'i' as in 'sit', 'a' as in 'path'
Consonant combinations - 'ng' (velar nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' as top of tongue touches back of soft palate plus a nasal vibration, 'th' (dental stop) combine 't' and 'h' as tip of tongue touch back of teeth to create a short, breath stop 'd' like sound.
Literal Meaning:
swallow-ed-I fly
Shows:
Noun, Statement, Verb ending - I do - anda, Verb ending - has already happened (past) - in, Verb head-word
Explanation:
Simple statement starting with the action word (verb) 'ngurka' (to swallow) with 'in' (already happened ending) and the 'anda' (I) (doer ending) and finishing with the 'done to' noun 'pithik'. (fly). 
Learning Focus:
Communication, Socialising
Learning Exercise:
Extend: How would you say in Wamba Wamba 'That boy over there swallowed a fly.' (Hint: Start with verb with action already happened ending only. Add 'boy' with the 'doer ending', the pronoun for 'that one over there' and finish with the 'done to word'.)
Phrase Sentence:
Sentence
Words Associated:
ngurka - to swallow
Topics:
Activities - Food, Conversation, Animals - Insects
Age Guides:
Yr 4-6, Yr 10-12, Yr 7-9
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