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Kanintya
To Steal
Part of speech:
(Vtr)
Sources:
WWDict.; Hercus
Notes:
Usage:
Pronunciation Guide:
Say: kahn-iin-tyah
Pronunciation Notes:
Vowels: standard 'a' as in 'path', 'i' as in 'sit'
Consonant  - 'ty' (palatal stop) - combine 't' and 'y' while tip and blade of tongue touches hard palate and stops the breath. (Note: 'tch' is close but different to 'ty'.)  (Avoid the English 'tee' as in 'city'.)
Categories:
Actions, Changing

Example Phrases

English:
Look everyone! the crow is stealing an egg from the willie-wagtail's nest
Language:
Nyakiladiyaty! kanintyang waku mirkuk tyirri-tyirrity-kity larnuk.

Associated Audio

Description:
kanintya
Author:
Jessica Mobourne
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