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Lao Grammar - How to Use "Have"

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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Lao. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences.

Introduction

The verb "have" is an important verb in Lao. It is used to express possession, ownership, and relationships. It is also used to express actions that have been completed or are ongoing. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences.

Forms of the Verb

The verb "have" has two forms in Lao: ມີ (mii) and ເຈົ້າ (jao). The form ມີ (mii) is used when the subject of the sentence is singular, and the form ເຈົ້າ (jao) is used when the subject of the sentence is plural.

Examples

Lao	Pronunciation	English Translation
ຂ້ອຍມີ	khoi mii	I have
ເຂົາເຈົ້າ	khao jao	We have

Usage

The verb "have" is used to express possession, ownership, and relationships. It is also used to express actions that have been completed or are ongoing.

Possession

The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership.

Lao	Pronunciation	English Translation
ຂ້ອຍມີແມ່	khoi mii mae	I have a mother
ເຂົາເຈົ້າບ້ານ	khao jao ban	We have a house

Relationships

The verb "have" is also used to express relationships.

Lao	Pronunciation	English Translation
ຂ້ອຍມີພີ່	khoi mii pii	I have an older brother
ເຂົາເຈົ້າຍຸດ	khao jao yut	We have a cousin

Actions

The verb "have" is also used to express actions that have been completed or are ongoing.

Lao	Pronunciation	English Translation
ຂ້ອຍມີເສັ້ນ	khoi mii sen	I have eaten
ເຂົາເຈົ້າທຳ	khao jao tam	We are doing

Dialogue

• Person 1: ຂ້ອຍມີພີ່ນ້ອງ (khoi mii pii nong) (I have a younger brother)
• Person 2: ເຂົາເຈົ້າມີນ້ອງຊາຍ (khao jao mii nong sai) (We have a nephew)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Lao. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences. To improve your Lao Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

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