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Pulaar Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Pulaar learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on expressing opinions in Pulaar. Giving your opinion is an essential communication skill in any language. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently express your thoughts and opinions in Pulaar.

Expressing Opinions

In Pulaar, we have several expressions to convey our opinions. Here are a few examples:

Pulaar	Pronunciation	English
Mi ñowu la.	[mi ɲo.wu la]	I think so.
Ñeyaani.	[ɲe.ja:.ni]	I agree.
Mi wiy laawol.	[mi wiɰ la:.woɺ]	I disagree.
Haali tey.	[ha:.li te:j]	It depends.

Let's see these expressions in context:

• Person 1: Kisa ñamme waande lowa? (What do you think about this book?)
• Person 2: Mi ñowu la. (I think it's good.)

• Person 1: Maa ngam … ? (Do you agree with me … ?)
• Person 2: Ñeyaani. (I agree.)

• Person 1: Ñii wonaa lee puɗɗo? (Don't you like this movie?)
• Person 2: Mi wiy laawol. (I disagree.)

• Person 1: Indi may he feewi ? (Will it rain today?)
• Person 2: Haali tey. (It depends.)

Using "Faayda" to Support Your Opinion

In Pulaar, we use the word "faayda" to support our opinions. "Faayda" means "because" in English. For example:

• Person 1: Mi nga war naarni faayda JogorD'aas. (I like mathematics because it's interesting.)
• Person 2: Aah, mayruutaama. (Ah, that's true.)

Let's look at another example:

• Person 1: Indi maa rokku ko jogi? (Why did it rain yesterday?)
• Person 2: Mi ndokki naarni faayda, sabu ko sañoro waɗi. (I think it rained because the sky was dark.)

As you can see, we use "faayda" to give the reason or the cause behind our opinions.

Asking for Opinions

To ask for someone's opinion, you can use the following expression:

• wallaa na? (What do you think?)

For example:

• Person 1: Kisa ñamme he waande lowa? (What do you think about this book?)
• Person 2: Wallaa na? (What do you think?)

Giving Polite Opinions

When expressing opinions in Pulaar, we always try to remain polite and respectful. We use the phrases "mi ngoolo" or "mi njogii" to show politeness. For example:

• Mi ngoolo waala silk? (Do you think it's okay if I wear silk?)
• Mi njogii ko yonta wonaa seftor. (I believe that science is important.)

Using "mi ngoolo" and "mi njogii" shows that you are open to other opinions while still presenting your own point of view.

Practice Makes Perfect

To improve your Pulaar Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Let's practice what we've learned in this lesson:

• Person 1: Kisa ñamme he mo paaro nopo yaltini? (What do you think of this new restaurant?)
• Person 2: Mi ngoolo, haa njaalo he nehne ko siyaa ñamme. (I think it's good, but it's a bit expensive.)

• Person 1: Wallaa na ko ɓenni he leydi ndoddam? (What do you think of the new president?)
• Person 2: Mi nga wiy leydi ko kawi, sabu ko yeeso haala gooto waɗi. (I disagree with the president's decisions because it's causing chaos in the country.)

Remember to use "faayda" to support your opinions while being respectful of others' thoughts.

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