Language/Southern-betsimisaraka-malagasy/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy learners! 😊
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the verb "have" in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. We will cover the present, past, and future tenses. We will also provide cultural information and interesting facts to make your learning experience more enjoyable. Let's get started! 🚀
Introduction[edit | edit source]
The verb "have" is essential in any language. In Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy, the verb "manana" is used to express possession or ownership. For example, "I have a book" can be translated to "Manana boky aho". In this lesson, we will learn more about the different ways "have" can be used in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: How to Use Be & Give your Opinion.
Present Tense[edit | edit source]
The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening now or are always true. To conjugate "manana" in the present tense, you just need to add a pronoun before the verb. Here are the present tense conjugations of "manana":
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| manana ahy | [manaˈna aʰʲ] | I have |
| manana ianao | [manaˈna ḁˈnḁ⁓ʷ] | You have (singular) |
| manana azy | [manaˈna aβʲ⁓] | He/She has |
| manana antsika | [manaˈna antsʲ⁓kʲ] | We have |
| manana ireo | [manaˈna ɪˈre̥w] | They have |
Example:
- Person 1: Mbola manana kakao ve ianao? ([ˈmˈbula manaˈna kaˈkaʊ ve ḁˈnḁ⁓ʷ] - "Do you still have a cocoa?")
- Person 2: Tsia, tsy manana aho. ([ˈtsʲa tsʲ ˈmanana aʰʲ] - "No, I don't have it.")
Past Tense[edit | edit source]
The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened. To conjugate "manana" in the past tense, you just need to add the auxiliary verb "nanao" before the main verb. Here are the past tense conjugations of "manana":
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| nanao + manana ahy | [naˈnaʊ manaˈna aʰʲ] | I had |
| nanao + manana ianao | [naˈnaʊ manaˈna ḁˈnḁ⁓ʷ] | You had (singular) |
| nanao + manana azy | [naˈnaʊ manaˈna aβʲ⁓] | He/She had |
| nanao + manana antsika | [naˈnaʊ manaˈna antsʲ⁓kʲ] | We had |
| nanao + manana ireo | [naˈnaʊ manaˈna ɪˈre̥w] | They had |
Example:
- Person 1: Nanao manana bakoly ve ianao teo aloha? ([ˈnanaʊ manaˈna baˈkʊlʲ ve ḁˈnḁ⁓ʷ tʲe ˈʔalʊa] - "Did you have rice yesterday?")
- Person 2: Eny, nanao manana aho. ([ˈe̥⁓nʲ naˈnaʊ manaˈna aʰʲ] - "Yes, I had it.")
Future Tense[edit | edit source]
The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. To conjugate "manana" in the future tense, you just need to add the auxiliary verb "ho" before the main verb. Here are the future tense conjugations of "manana":
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ho + manana ahy | [hu manaˈna aʰʲ] | I will have |
| ho + manana ianao | [hu manaˈna ḁˈnḁ⁓ʷ] | You will have (singular) |
| ho + manana azy | [hu manaˈna aβʲ⁓] | He/She will have |
| ho + manana antsika | [hu manaˈna antsʲ⁓kʲ] | We will have |
| ho + manana ireo | [hu manaˈna ɪˈre̥w] | They will have |
Example:
- Person 1: Ho avy ny fahafinaretana, manana sakafo ve ianao? ([hu ˈavʲ nʲ fḁhafɪnareˈtanə manaˈna sakʲaʷ tʲe ḁˈnḁ⁓ʷ] - "After work, will you have food?")
- Person 2: Eny, ho manana aho. ([ˈe̥⁓nʲ hu manaˈna aʰʲ] - "Yes, I will have it.")
Cultural Information[edit | edit source]
In Southern Betsimisaraka culture, owning livestock is a sign of wealth and prosperity. Cows, pigs, and chickens are common domestic animals that are often used for their meat and eggs. In rural areas, people still use traditional methods for animal husbandry and take good care of their animals.
Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]
Did you know that Malagasy people have their own variation of the game of rugby? It's called "Rugby Mena" and it's a modified version of rugby that is unique to Madagascar. The game was invented in the early 20th century by French colonizers but it has since been adapted and evolved by Malagasy players. It is a popular sport in Madagascar, especially in the rural areas.
Summary[edit | edit source]
In this lesson, we learned how to use the verb "manana" to express possession or ownership in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. We covered the present, past, and future tenses and provided cultural information and interesting facts to make your learning experience more enjoyable.
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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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- How to Use Be
- Negation
- Pronouns
- Adjectives
- Give your Opinion
- Nouns
- Conditional Mood
- Questions
- Future Tense