Language/Iranian-persian/Grammar/How-to-Use-be
Hi Iranian Persian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Iranian Persian. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We will also look at some examples of how the verb is used in everyday conversations. So let's get started!
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Most commonly used Adjective & How to Use Have.
Forms of the Verb[edit | edit source]
The verb "be" in Iranian Persian has two forms: یست (yest) and هست (hast). The form یست (yest) is used for the present tense, while the form هست (hast) is used for the past tense.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Here are some examples of how the verb "be" is used in Iranian Persian:
| Iranian Persian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| من یستم | man yestam | I am |
| تو هستی | to hasti | You are |
| او هست | o hast | He/She is |
| ما هستیم | ma hastim | We are |
| شما هستید | shoma hastid | You (plural) are |
| ایشان هستند | eshan hastand | They are |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here is a dialogue between two people using the verb "be":
- Person 1: چه خبر؟ (che khabar?) - What's up?
- Person 2: خوبم، تو هستی؟ (khubam, to hasti?) - I'm good, how about you?
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
In Iranian Persian, it is common to use the verb "be" when greeting someone. For example, when saying hello, you can say "سلام، من یستم" (salam, man yestam) which means "Hello, I am".
Quiz[edit | edit source]
Test your knowledge of the verb "be" in Iranian Persian with this quiz:
1. What is the present tense form of the verb "be"? A. یست (yest) B. هست (hast)
2. What is the past tense form of the verb "be"? A. یست (yest) B. هست (hast)
3. How do you say "I am" in Iranian Persian? A. من یستم (man yestam) B. من هستم (man hastam)
4. How do you say "You are" in Iranian Persian? A. تو یستی (to yesti) B. تو هستی (to hasti)
5. How do you say "They are" in Iranian Persian? A. ایشان یستند (eshan yestand) B. ایشان هستند (eshan hastand)
Answers: 1. A, 2. B, 3. A, 4. B, 5. B
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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Singular and Plurals in Persian
- How to Use Have
- Dis
- Pronouns
- Present Tense
- Prepositions
- Plural
- Less
- Gender
- Negation