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* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] | |||
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Negation|Negation]] | |||
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] | |||
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] | |||
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] | |||
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] | |||
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]] | |||
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Revision as of 12:12, 1 March 2023
Hi Samoan learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Samoan. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.
Introduction
The verb "be" is one of the most important verbs in any language. It is used to describe a state or condition of something or someone. In Samoan, the verb "be" is expressed in different ways depending on the context.
Forms of the Verb "Be"
The verb "be" in Samoan has three forms: o le, e le, and ua. Each form has a different meaning and is used in different contexts.
O le
The form o le is used to describe a permanent state or condition. It is used to describe something that is true all the time or something that is not likely to change. For example:
- O le tamaiti ia - He is a child
- O le matai ia - He is a chief
- O le fa'alupega ia - He is a teacher
E le
The form e le is used to describe a temporary state or condition. It is used to describe something that is true at the moment but may change in the future. For example:
- E le tamaiti ia - He is a child (at the moment)
- E le matai ia - He is a chief (at the moment)
- E le fa'alupega ia - He is a teacher (at the moment)
Ua
The form ua is used to describe a past state or condition. It is used to describe something that was true in the past but is no longer true. For example:
- Ua tamaiti ia - He was a child
- Ua matai ia - He was a chief
- Ua fa'alupega ia - He was a teacher
Examples
To help you understand how to use the verb "be" in Samoan, here are some examples:
| Samoan | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| O le tamaiti ia | oh lay tah-mah-ee-tee ee-ah | He is a child |
| E le matai ia | ay lay mah-tie ee-ah | He is a chief (at the moment) |
| Ua fa'alupega ia | ooh-ah fah-ah-loo-pay-gah ee-ah | He was a teacher |
Dialogue
Here is a dialogue to help you understand how to use the verb "be" in context:
- Person 1: O le tamaiti ia? (Is he a child?)
- Person 2: Ae, o le tamaiti ia. (Yes, he is a child.)
- Person 1: E le matai ia? (Is he a chief?)
- Person 2: Ae, e le matai ia. (Yes, he is a chief.)
- Person 1: Ua fa'alupega ia? (Was he a teacher?)
- Person 2: Ae, ua fa'alupega ia. (Yes, he was a teacher.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "be" in Samoan. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. To improve your Samoan Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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