Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar/Pronouns
Hi Plateau Malagasy learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be discussing pronouns in Plateau Malagasy. As you know, pronouns are used to replace nouns in sentences. They make sentences shorter and easier to understand. So let's dive in and learn more about Plateau Malagasy pronouns!
Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Gender, Plateau Malagasy Grammar → Prepositions and Conjunctions ..., Adjectives & Negation.
Subject Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Subject pronouns are used as the subject of a sentence. Here are the subject pronouns in Plateau Malagasy:
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| I | [i] | I |
| you (singular) | [o] | you |
| he/she/it | [iaky/iany] | he/she/it |
| we (exclusive) | [ianao] | we (exclusive) |
| we (inclusive) | [ianay] | we (inclusive) |
| you (plural) | [ianareo] | you (plural) |
| they | [ianareo] | they |
Here are some examples of subject pronouns used in sentences:
- I am happy. (Iray antsika mahafinaritra.)
- You are smart. (Olo-malaza ianao.)
- He is tall. (Sarobidy ianao.)
- We (exclusive) are going to the beach. (Mandra-pihaona antsika ianao.)
- We (inclusive) are eating pizza. (Mandrosoa pizza antsika.)
- They are watching TV. (Mitsapana TV izy ireo.)
Object Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Object pronouns are used as the object of a verb or preposition. Here are the object pronouns in Plateau Malagasy:
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| me | [aho] | me |
| you (singular) | [ianao] | you |
| him/her/it | [izy] | him/her/it |
| us (exclusive) | [antsika] | us (exclusive) |
| us (inclusive) | [aminay] | us (inclusive) |
| you (plural) | [anareo] | you (plural) |
| them | [izy ireo] | them |
Here are some examples of object pronouns used in sentences:
- She gave me a book. (Tafiditra boky aho.)
- They invited you to the party. (Inty aminareo ny namako.)
- I saw him at the mall. (Tsy hitako izy tao amin'ny magasin'ny.)
- We (exclusive) love you. (Tia anareo antsika.)
- We (inclusive) are waiting for them. (Mandeha mandray azy ireo antsika.)
Possessive Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession. Here are the possessive pronouns in Plateau Malagasy:
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| my | [aho] | my |
| your (singular) | [anao] | your |
| his/her/its | [azy] | his/her/its |
| our (exclusive) | [ianareo] | our (exclusive) |
| our (inclusive) | [ianay] | our (inclusive) |
| your (plural) | [anareo] | your (plural) |
| their | [azy ireo] | their |
Here are some examples of possessive pronouns used in sentences:
- This is my car. (Ny fiaraiko izao.)
- Is that your mother? (Ilay reninao ve izany?)
- His house is big. (Lehibe ny tranon'azy.)
- Our (exclusive) cat is black. (Mainty mainty ravina ny sakafoantsika.)
- Their dog is barking. (Manitra ny ali-laza azy ireo.)
Reflexive Pronouns[edit | edit source]
Reflexive pronouns are used when the object of a sentence is the same as the subject. Here are the reflexive pronouns in Plateau Malagasy:
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| myself | [aho] | myself |
| yourself | [ianao] | yourself |
| himself/herself/itself | [izy] | himself/herself/itself |
| ourselves (exclusive) | [antsika] | ourselves (exclusive) |
| ourselves (inclusive) | [aminay] | ourselves (inclusive) |
| yourselves | [anareo] | yourselves |
| themselves | [izy ireo] | themselves |
Here are some examples of reflexive pronouns used in sentences:
- I hurt myself. (Nafaka ahy mafy.)
- You should be proud of yourself. (Niavianao ny homanao.)
- He talks to himself. (Mitenena tamin'izy ity.)
- We (exclusive) are enjoying ourselves. (Mahafinaritra antsika avokoa.)
- You (plural) need to take care of yourselves. (Misy adidy mampiasa anareo.)
- They blame themselves for the accident. (Mametraka anazy ireo ny zaza.)
Summary[edit | edit source]
That's it for Plateau Malagasy pronouns! Pronouns can make your sentences shorter and easier to understand. Don't forget to practice using them in conversations with native speakers and asking any questions you may have. To improve your Plateau Malagasy Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. 😊
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