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Kalpa
To Cut, To Break
Part of speech:
(Vtr)
Sources:
Notes:
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say - 'kahl-pah'

Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: 'a's' are standard 'a' as in 'path', 
emphasise first syllable 'kahl'
Categories:
Actions, Changing

Example Phrases

English:
Grandma cut the damper
Language:
Kalpin kukaku panem.
English:
He/she/it cut his/her/its heel
Language:
Kalpin kanakuk.
English:
She cut her knee. It was covered in blood.
Language:
Kalpin pathingguk. Kurrkumbin.

Associated Audio

Description:
Kalputa To Cut
Author:
Keneisha Doidge
Attribution:
Licensing:
Yarkuwa Indigenous Knowledge Centre