Language/Tswana/Grammar/Conditional-Mood
Hi Tswana learners! 😊
In today's lesson, we will be discussing the conditional mood in Tswana. This is an important part of the language and understanding it will help you to communicate more effectively.
Take some time to dive into these other pages after completing this lesson: How to Use "Be", Plurals & Questions.
What is the Conditional Mood?[edit | edit source]
The conditional mood is used to express a hypothetical situation or a condition that must be met in order for something to happen. It is used to talk about what would happen if a certain condition were true.
For example, if you wanted to say "If I had enough money, I would buy a car", you would use the conditional mood.
How to Form the Conditional Mood[edit | edit source]
The conditional mood is formed by using the verb stem followed by the suffix -a.
For example, the verb stem for "to buy" is -tshwa, so the conditional form would be -tshwaa.
Examples[edit | edit source]
- If I had enough money, I would buy a car - Nna ke tshwaa go feta mola, nna o tshwaa go tsaya dikarapa.
- If I had the time, I would visit my family - Nna ke tshwaa go feta wa, nna o tshwaa go ya go tlhaloganya bana ba ka.
When to Use the Conditional Mood[edit | edit source]
The conditional mood is used when talking about hypothetical situations or conditions that must be met in order for something to happen. It is also used when making requests or giving advice.
For example, if you wanted to say "If you want to learn Tswana, you should practice every day", you would use the conditional mood.
Examples[edit | edit source]
- If you want to learn Tswana, you should practice every day - Go na le go swanela Setswana, o swanetse go tshwere dipina tse di latelang.
- If you want to be successful, you should work hard - Go na le go tlaase, o tshwere go tlhokomela.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
In conclusion, the conditional mood is used to express a hypothetical situation or a condition that must be met in order for something to happen. It is formed by using the verb stem followed by the suffix -a. It is used when talking about hypothetical situations or conditions, as well as when making requests or giving advice.
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