Language/Southern-betsimisaraka-malagasy/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on giving opinions in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. As you might know, giving opinions is an important aspect of language learning, as it allows you to express your ideas and feelings about people, things, or situations. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently express your opinion in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. Let's get started!
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: Expressions of Time & Simple Future Tense.
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Before we dive into sentence structures, let's learn some vocabulary that will help you express your opinions better:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Maninona ny hevitrao? | mah-nee-noo-nah (n as in night) ny hay-vee-tr-oo? | What's your opinion? |
| Mampitaiza aho fa ... | mahm-pee-tigh-za (gh as in "augh") ah-oo fah ... | In my opinion ... |
| Tsy maninona aho fa ... | tsee mah-nee-noo-nah (n as in night) ah-oo fah ... | I don't think ... |
| Misy olana aho fa ... | mee-see oh-lah-nah ah-oo fah ... | I have a problem with ... |
| Tsara ny hevitrao | tsah-rah ny hay-vee-tr-oo | Your opinion is good |
| Zava-dehibe ny hevitrao | zah-vah-day-hee-bay ny hay-vee-tr-oo | Your opinion is important |
Use these phrases in your sentences to express your opinions effectively.
Sentence structures[edit | edit source]
To express your opinion in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy, use the phrase "Mampitaiza aho fa" (in my opinion) followed by the sentence you want to express your opinion about. For example:
- Mampitaiza aho fa mahafantatra ny hafatra misy eto. (In my opinion, I understand the messages here.)
If you want to express a negative opinion, use the phrase "Tsy maninona aho fa" (I don't think) followed by the sentence:
- Tsy maninona aho fa diso fanahy no ahafahana manjary zaza. (I don't think it's a good idea to let children eat alone.)
Here's a table to help you better understand the sentence structures:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mampitaiza aho fa ... | mahm-pee-tigh-za (gh as in "augh") ah-oo fah ... | In my opinion ... |
| ... ny ... | ... ny ... | ... is ... |
| Tsy maninona aho fa ... | tsee mah-nee-noo-nah (n as in night) ah-oo fah ... | I don't think ... |
Examples[edit | edit source]
Here are some examples to help you practice expressing your opinions in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy:
- Person 1: Maninona ny hevitrao momba ny hofidianana ireo lova? (What's your opinion about choosing these cars?)
- Person 2: Mampitaiza aho fa tsy mety ireo lova ireo. (In my opinion, those cars are not reliable.)
- Person 1: Omeo ahy ny zavatrao momba ny toeram-pitsaboanao iray. (Give me your opinion about one of your vacation places.)
- Person 2: Mampitaiza aho fa tsara ny toerana tsy misy olana amin'ny fanahy sy fitiavana toy ny Nosy Be. (In my opinion, places like Nosy Be are good for relaxation and romance without a problem.)
- Person 1: Maninona ny hevitrao momba ny fanampiana ao amin'ny kianja? (What's your opinion about the help in the garden?)
- Person 2: Tsy maninona aho fa misy olana amin'ny fampianarana miaraka amin'ny ankohonanao. (I don't think teaching together with your neighbor is a good idea.)
Cultural information[edit | edit source]
Giving opinions is a very important aspect of Malagasy culture, especially in the workplace, where people are encouraged to share their ideas and perspectives. In Malagasy culture, it's common to soften criticism by using indirect language or by praising the other party's strengths first.
To improve your Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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