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Penggandak.
To myself
Pronunciation:
Say: peng-garn-dark
Notes:
Vowels: Standard - 'e' as in ‘pet’, 'a' as in 'path' or 'car'.
Consonant combination - 'ng' (velar-nasal) combine 'n' and 'g' while back of tongue touches soft palate plus nasal vibration
Literal Meaning:
lit. Peng (self) (g)andak (my)
Shows:
Noun ending - action towards - (k)a, Noun head-word
Explanation:
Phrase - with the noun 'peng' plus 'andak' (my) (The towards ending 'a' can be thought to be present as well.)
Learning Focus:
Describing
Learning Exercise:
Phrase Sentence:
Phrase
Words Associated:
pepeny, popeny - baby
Topics:
Communication
Age Guides:
Yr 7-9, Yr 10-12
Reference:
'WambaWamba Dictionary', p47. VLaLS, Hercus, AbtoEngVocab., p175