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Kanintyila
To Steal Habitually, To Go Round Thieving
Part of speech:
(Vcont tr)
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Word ends with the 'continuative ending' - 'ila'
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Pronunciation Guide:
Say: kahn-iin-tyiil-ah
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'.)
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Example Phrases

English:
That crow over there is always stealing eggs
Language:
Kanintyila wa-ku nyunya mirkuk-para.

Associated Audio

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kanintyila
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Jessica Mobourne
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