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Value Simple tone system, for lexical and grammatical distinctions
Language:
Angolar
Parameter:
Tone
Examples
Awa ka gaxta.
Awa
water
ka
fut
gaxta.
waste
The water will be wasted.
Alê ka pentha.
Alê
king
ka
fut
pentha.
think
The king will think.
Fôtha ka kaba.
Fôtha
strength
ka
fut
kaba.
end
The strength will end.
Kasô ka pêndê.
Kasô
dog
ka
fut
pêndê.
lose
The dog will get lost.
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