Lesson 31: APA 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.
Comparisons
See if you can understand these sentences. Some words or uses may be new. Try to read them first, and then scroll down for tips, and then answers.
Tips
-ar = completed
-is = yet to start
a...a... = is/are
a [subject] i [verb] e [direct complement] u [indirect complement/to/for]
(ani)dai = want
anodu = top, the most
beivu = car
bontame = table
fare = parent
falen = child, kid
ga = compared to, than
ho = opposite
haya = they (plural)
ilaluan = talk
mai = but
mir = many, much
yaltan = big
yani = new
yasoi = fast
yuba = good
yuvabo = comfortable
yunmpou = lazy
APA CLUSTER
Today we will learn our next cluster, APA!
| Oravia | English |
|---|---|
| apasoi | hurry |
| apanou | drop |
| aparih | jump |
| apahela | throw |
| apaleno | dig |
| apavu | run |
| apafene | sit |
| apani | pull |
What do you think the APA cluster is about?
These words can be adjectives or nouns as well, for example:
| Oravia | English |
|---|---|
| apasoi | hurry, busy |
| apanou | drop, to fall |
| apaluon | jump |
| apahela | throw, shot |
| apaleno | dig, bury |
| apavu | run |
| apafene | to sit, seat, chair, bench |
| apani | pull, influence |
🌍 Fun Fact
Apa is an extension of meaning from Sanskrit apad (to move on foot).
Leno means ground, and it comes from PIE *lendh- (open land, heath). In many Germanic languages like English, this word became land.
Now try to create 3 sentences using APA words:
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
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
Review Missed Words
This section shows words you got wrong during practice. If you didn't miss any, this will be empty - great job! 🎉
🎉 Lesson 31 Complete!
If you missed any words, check the Review tab to practice them again.
Come back tomorrow for Lesson 32.