3.5 Conversation: How many siblings do you have?
The Classifier “Neak”
The classifier “Neak” is used for people. However, when Muay (one/a) is used with a classifier, it is contracted to M’neak.
Examples:
Khnhom mian koon-bproh bpii neak. “I have two sons.”
Compare with:
Koat mian koon-bproh m’neak. “He has a son.”
1. Listening
- Listen to Vathanak who is describing his siblings. After listening, answer the following questions.
- Listen to Vathanak’s friend Sophiap, who is talking about his siblings, and then compare his siblings to Vathanak’s siblings.
- After listening to Sophiap’s description, answer the following questions:
2. Speaking
After listening to Sophiap and Vathanak, tell us about your siblings and share it with your friends/teacher for further feedback.
