Lesson 11: IL Cluster
How to Use This Lesson
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Do not try to memorize! Just read through the content attentively. We will have plenty of exercises and reviews later!
How much do you remember?
Check the boxes for words you think you know. Then click Show Answers to reveal the meanings and uncheck any you got wrong.
Questions
Now, see if you can understand these sentences. If you scroll bellow, you will see tips, and then answers.
Tips
anona = give
molbai = cup
falne = child
mouje = drink
fare = parent
molcui = bowl
(ani)dai = to want
(ani)fou = to need
And here's a short dialogue. There's a new word in it: eloan, which means gratitude, thank you. See if you can understand it:
N: Nim i anifi! Ceidom run?
B: i anefene en bonfene.
N: Nim i anifou e molvou yasoi. Nimae fano i anidai e moval moulu. Ceidom run i anefe e molvou? En bonjae?
B: Um, en bontame! Nim i anona u run.
N: Eloan. i daium i boemo...
B: Nim i boemo u run.
Congratulations! This was our first dialogue. Notice that in casual conversations you can drop pronouns and markers if the meaning is clear from context. As we get more used to the grammar, we can drop more and more :)
Now, try to create 3 sentences using the u marker. Remember:
The IL Clusters
Today we will learn a new cluster, IL! Look at these words.
| Oravia | English |
|---|---|
| ilace | ask |
| ilonya | forget |
| ilian | know |
| ilaluan | say |
| iliro | think |
| iloto | worry |
The IL cluster has words related to inquiry, that is, the desire and need to know. It includes asking and sharing information, mental processes, and feelings that come from not knowing.
These words are very powerful to talk about a variety of things, because inquiry is essential to who we are as humans.
Recall words are flexible. In which ways do you think these words can be used as adjectives, verbs, or nouns? For example:
| Oravia | English |
|---|---|
| ilace | to ask, question, curious, curiosity |
| ilonya | to forget, forgetful |
| ilian | to know, understand |
| ilaluan | to say, saying |
| iliro | to think, thought, opinion |
| iloto | worry, concern, to worry |
You are ready for the Exercise now!
Matching Games
Time to practice! Match the Oravia words with their English meanings.
If you don't remember or make a mistake, that's totally fine! We will have plenty of opportunities to practice. Right now just give it a try.
Click one word from each column to match them. The game will check automatically when you select both words.
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Matching Games
Time to practice! Match the Oravia words with their English meanings.
If you don't remember or make a mistake, that's totally fine! We will have plenty of opportunities to practice. Right now just give it a try.
Click one word from each column to match them. The game will check automatically when you select both words.
After completing the Exercises and Review, try it again to see how much you've improved.
Round 1
Round 2
Round 3
Round 4
Round 5
Round 6
Review Missed Words
This section shows only the words you got wrong during practice. If you didn't miss any words, this will be empty - great job! 🎉
🎉 Lesson 11 Complete!
If you missed any words, check the Review tab to practice them again.
Come back tomorrow for Lesson 12.