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How to use "Na" (to be) in Susu
Hello Susu learners,
➡ In today's lesson you will learn How to use "Na" as the verb "to be" in Susu language.
Below, "Na" is used with occupations and nationality:
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Say Hello and Greetings in Susu, The subject pronouns & To have.
Susu | English |
---|---|
Tele na n na | I am a tailor |
Xaranderaba na i ra | You are a teacher |
LaginE ka na i ra | He is Guinean |
Amerikika na muxu ra | We are American |
Dçktçri na won na | We are doctors |
Xabui na wo ra | You are a blacksmith |
tela na e ra. | They are tailors. |
- Why na n na and na i ra?
The Susu people like contractions.
That is why the A has became B while speaking.
A | B |
Tela na n na | Tela nan na |
Tela na i ra | Tela ni ra |
Tela na a ra | Tela na ra |
Tela na muxu ra | Tela na muxu ra |
Tela na won ra | Tela na won na |
Tela na wo ra | Tela na wo ra |
Tela na e ra | Tela ne ra. |
This also occurs with the negation form:
For verb na the negation is :
Tela mu na n na
- C + Neg + to be at the affirmative form
- C + Neg + to be at the affirmative form
1 | 2 |
Tela mu na n na | Tela mu n na |
Tela mu na i ra | Tela mu i ra |
Tela mu na a ra | Tela mu a ra |
Tela mu na muxu ra | Tela mu muxu ra |
Tela mu na won na | Tela mu won na |
Tela mu na wo ra | Tela mu wo ra |
Tela mu na e ra | Tela mu e ra. |
The Nº 2 is frequently used during conversations.
N.B.: When two vowels occur, the first one is dropped for the second : in an assimulation.
Example:
- Tela mu a ra : tela ma ra
- Tela mu e ra : tela me ra
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