Language/Sudanese-arabic/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Sudanese Arabic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on how to use "have" in Sudanese Arabic. This is an essential verb that you will need to use in multiple situations.
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Adjectives & Plurals.
What is "Have" in Sudanese Arabic?[edit | edit source]
"Have" is a verb that shows possession or ownership of an object, a trait, or a skill. It is frequently used when someone is trying to describe themselves, their families, or their friends.
In Sudanese Arabic, the verb "have" is translated to "عنده" (andه).
Example:
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| عندي سيارة | ʕand(i) sayyāra | I have a car |
| عندك كتاب | ʕandak kitāb | You have a book |
| عندهم أولاد | ʕind(h)um awlād | They have children |
"Have" in the Past Tense[edit | edit source]
To conjugate the verb "have" in the past tense, we use "كان عنده" (kān ʕind(h)o) which means "he had" or "she had".
Example:
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| كان عنده سيارة | kān ʕindh(o) sayyāra | He had a car |
| كان عندنا ضيوف | kān ʕind(e)na ḍ̱iyūf | We had guests |
"Have" in the Present Tense[edit | edit source]
To use "have" in the present tense, we add the possessive pronoun before "عنده" (andه).
Example:
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| عندي كتاب | ʕand(i) kitāb | I have a book |
| عندك دراجة | ʕandak dirāja | You have a bike |
It's important to note that Sudanese Arabic doesn't have the auxiliary verb "do" in the present tense like English. Therefore, we don't need to say "do you have" like we do in English. We only say "عندك" (ʕandak).
"Have" in the Future Tense[edit | edit source]
To convey the idea of "will have" or "going to have" in the future, we can use the phrase "راح يكون عنده" (rāḥ ykuun ʕindh(o)) which literally means "he will be having" or "she will be having".
Example:
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| راح يكون لينا مال | rāḥ ykuun līna maal | We will have money |
| راح يكون عندو شغل | rāḥ ykuun ʕind(o) shughl | He will have a job |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
- Person 1: عندك سكين؟ (ʕandak sikīna?) (Do you have a knife?)
- Person 2: عندي سكين. (ʕand(i) sikīna.) (I have a knife.)
- Person 1: كان عندك حذاء أحمر؟ (kān ʕandak ḥadhaaʔ aḥmar?) (Did you have red shoes?)
- Person 2: كان عندي حذاء أحمر. (kān ʕand(i) ḥadhaaʔ aḥmar.) (I had red shoes.)
- Person 1: راح يكون ليك كتاب؟ (rāḥ ykuun līk kitāb?) (Will you have a book?)
- Person 2: راح يكون عندي كتاب. (rāḥ ykuun ʕind(i) kitāb.) (I will have a book.)
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Congratulations, you have now learned how to use "have" in Sudanese Arabic. Keep practicing and don't be afraid to make mistakes. To improve your Sudanese Arabic find native speakers and ask them any questions. And for more grammar lessons, check out our grammar page.
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