Language/Afar/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Afar learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give our opinions in Afar. Whether you are in a classroom, with your friends, or at a business meeting, it is important to be able to express your opinion. Let's get started!
Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: How to Use Be & Plurals.
Expressing agreement[edit | edit source]
When you agree with someone's statement, you can use the following expressions:
| Afar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Miqici | /mi.t͡ʃi.ʃi/ | Exactly |
| Hacaalu | /ha.t͡ʃa.lu/ | Sure thing |
| Inniin | /in.niːn/ | Truly |
To see these expressions in context, here is a dialogue:
- Person 1: Soo jeexaan baanu? (Did you have breakfast?)
- Person 2: Hacaalu. (Sure thing.)
Expressing disagreement[edit | edit source]
When you disagree with someone's statement, you can use the following expressions:
| Afar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Maxaay | /ma.xaːj/ | What? |
| Qabo | /qa.bo/ | No way |
| Sami | /sa.mi/ | I don't think so |
Here is an example to help you understand how to use these expressions:
- Person 1: alkhamri hariiro lahayn (Wine is not good for your health.)
- Person 2: Sami. (I don't think so.)
Giving reasons[edit | edit source]
When you give your opinion, it is often useful to give a reason for it. Here are some useful phrases to help you:
| Afar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Warraqsi dha. | /war.rɑq.si ða./ | I think because... |
| Waliigalaa dha. | /wa.liː.gal.aa ða./ | I believe... |
Here's an example of using one of these phrases:
- Person 1: Alkhamri hariiro lahayn. (Wine is not good for your health.)
- Person 2: Waliigalaa dha. (I believe so.)
Giving advice[edit | edit source]
When you want to give advice, you can use the following expressions:
| Afar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Haanhi qacarkaa. | /haː.nhi qa.t͡ʃar.kaː/ | You should try... |
| Aad u dimoon. | /aːd u di.moːn/ | You have to... |
| Dib u keento. | /dib u keːn.to/ | You must... |
Here's an example:
- Person 1: Maaliif gacanta kugu xad-gudub? (How can you improve your writing skills?)
- Person 2: Haanhi qacarkaa shaqsi. (You should practice alone.)
Expressing doubt[edit | edit source]
When you are not sure about something, you can use the following expressions:
| Afar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Maaluun | /maa.luːn/ | I don't know |
| Maalinti | /maa.lin.ti/ | Maybe |
| Hankalaa | /han.ka.laa/ | I am not sure |
Here's an example:
- Person 1: Malaha? (What is it?)
- Person 2: Maaluun. (I don't know.)
I hope these tips will help you express your opinion in Afar. If you have more questions or need further clarification, you can use the resources available on the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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