Language/Chadian-arabic/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Chadian Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning about how to use "have" in Chadian Arabic. We will be covering examples of how it is used in conversation and also some cultural insights into the language.
After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Future Tense & Nouns.
The Verb "Have" in Chadian Arabic[edit | edit source]
In Chadian Arabic, the verb "have" can be translated into three forms, depending on whether or not the subject is singular or plural:
| Chadian Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| عنده (singular) | ʿandu | he/she/it has |
| عندي (singular) | ʿandi | I have |
| عندهم (plural) | ʿindhum | they have |
Note: the verb "have" in Chadian Arabic is always used to indicate possession. It is not used in auxiliary constructions such as "have" in English.
Take a look at some examples of how to use "have" in conversation.
Examples in Conversation[edit | edit source]
Person 1: عندي سيارة. (ʿandī sayārah.)
Translation: I have a car.
Person 2: عندك دفتر؟ (ʿindik daftar?)
Translation: Do you have a notebook?
Person 1: عندي دفتر. (ʿandī daftar.)
Translation: I have a notebook.
Person 2: عندهم بيت كبير. (ʿindhum bīt kabīr.)
Translation: They have a big house.
Person 1: عندي جواز سفر. (ʿandī jawāz safar.)
Translation: I have a passport.
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
In Chadian Arabic, there is an important cultural difference when it comes to possessions. In western cultures, people often place great value on ownership of material things. In Chadian Arabic, the value is placed on the idea of sharing instead of just owning. This cultural difference is reflected in the way that "have" is used in Chadian Arabic. For example, instead of asking "Do you have a car?", it is more common to ask "Do you have a car that we can use?"
To improve your Chadian Arabic Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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