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<div class="pg_page_title">Ewe Grammar - How to Use "Have"</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ewe Ewe] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Ewe. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. __TOC__


== Introduction ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ewe Ewe] learners! 😊
The verb "have" is an important verb in Ewe. It is used to express possession, ownership, and other related concepts. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in different contexts.


== Forms of the Verb "Have" ==
In this lesson, we will learn how to use "have" in Ewe. Understanding how to use "have" is essential in developing your Ewe language skills.  
The verb "have" has two forms in Ewe: the present tense form and the past tense form.  


=== Present Tense ===
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The present tense form of the verb "have" is ''dzi''. It is used to express possession or ownership in the present.  
 
== What is "Have" in Ewe? ==
 
"Have" in Ewe is expressed by the verb "me". It is used to show possession or ownership of something. For example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Mawu me woma. || MAH-wu meh WOH-ma || I have a book.
|-
| Agbe me tɔ gbɔ. || AH-gbeh meh tɔ gbo || You have a car.
|-
|-
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Yeye me atse. || YEH-yeh meh AH-che || She has a cat.
|-
|-
| dzi || /dzi/ || have
| ŋmɔtɔ me nya. || Ŋ-mɔtɔ meh NYA || He has a goat.
|}
|}


Examples:
As with other verbs in Ewe, "me" changes depending on the subject pronoun used. The different subject pronouns are:
* Mèdzɔ dzi mɔ. (I have a car.)
* Wò dzi ɖokui. (He has a dog.)
 
=== Past Tense ===
The past tense form of the verb "have" is ''dzɔ''. It is used to express possession or ownership in the past.  


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! !! Pronoun !! Example
|-
|-
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| 1st person singular || mi || Mawu me woma. (I have a book.)
|-
|-
| dzɔ || /dzɔ/ || had
| 2nd person singular || wo || Agbe me tɔ gbɔ. (You have a car.)
|-
| 3rd person singular (male) || ɔ || ŋmɔtɔ me nya. (He has a goat.)
|-
| 3rd person singular (female) || a || Yeye me atse. (She has a cat.)
|}
|}


Examples:
== Using "Have" in Questions ==
* Mèdzɔ dzɔ mɔ. (I had a car.)
* Wò dzɔ ɖokui. (He had a dog.)


== Usage ==
When asking a question with "Have" in Ewe, we use the question word "nye", which means "do you have...?" or "does he/she/it have...?" For example:
The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership. It can also be used to express other related concepts such as obligation, responsibility, and ability.  


=== Possession/Ownership ===
{| class="wikitable"
The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership.
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Mi nye atɔe? || MEE nyeh ah-TOE-eh? || Do I have a phone?
|-
| Wo nye ayigba? || WOH nyeh ah-YE-gbah? || Do you have a bicycle?
|-
| Ɔ nye nufia? || OH nyeh noo-FEE-ah? || Does he have money?
|-
| A nye afia? || AH nyeh ah-FEE-ah? || Does she have food?
|}


Examples:
== Using "Have" in Negative Sentences ==
* Mèdzɔ dzi mɔ. (I have a car.)
* Wò dzi ɖokui. (He has a dog.)


=== Obligation/Responsibility ===
When using "have" in negative sentences, we use the word "ena" which means "do not have". For example:
The verb "have" can also be used to express obligation or responsibility.  


Examples:
{| class="wikitable"
* Mèdzɔ dzi xɔm. (I have to go.)
! Ewe !! Pronunciation !! English
* Wò dzi ɖe nye. (He has to stay.)
|-
| Mi ena yome. || MEE EH-nah yo-MEH || I do not have money.
|-
| Wo ena afia. || WOH EH-nah ah-FEE-ah || You do not have food.  
|-
| Ɔ ena atɔe. || OH EH-nah ah-TOE-eh || He does not have a phone.
|-
| A ena abobo. || AH EH-nah ah-BOH-boh || She does not have a pen.
|}


=== Ability ===
== Example Dialogue ==
The verb "have" can also be used to express ability.


Examples:  
Here is an example dialogue between two people, illustrating the use of "Have" in Ewe:
* Mèdzɔ dzi ɖe. (I have the ability to do it.)
* Wò dzi ɖe nye. (He has the ability to stay.)


== Dialogue ==
* Person 1: Mi nye nuto? (Do I have a hat?)
Here is a dialogue between two people using the verb "have".  
* Person 2: Ɛɖe mi wo kɛ. (No, you do not have it.)
 
* Person 1: Wo nye egbɔdɔ ɖo? (Do you have a pencil?)
* Person 1: Mèdzɔ dzi mɔ? (Do I have a car?)  
* Person 2: Aɖo wo ena ameɖe. (Sorry, I do not have one.)  
* Person 2: Ɖe, mèdzɔ dzi mɔ. (Yes, you have a car.)  


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==
In this lesson, we have looked at the different forms of the verb "have" in Ewe and how it is used in different contexts. We have seen that it can be used to express possession, ownership, obligation, responsibility, and ability.


To improve your [[Language/Ewe|Ewe]] [[Language/Ewe/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=2005 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ewe/question questions]!
Congratulations! You have just learned how to use "have" in Ewe. Practice makes perfect, so be sure to keep using the language as much as possible. If you have any questions, feel free to seek out [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=2005 native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/ewe/question questions] you may have. Additionally, you can always refer back to the [[:Language/Ewe/Grammar|Grammar]] section of the [[:Language/Ewe|Ewe]] page for guidance.


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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Ewe/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]


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Ewe Grammar - How to Use "Have"

Hi Ewe learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will learn how to use "have" in Ewe. Understanding how to use "have" is essential in developing your Ewe language skills.

What is "Have" in Ewe?

"Have" in Ewe is expressed by the verb "me". It is used to show possession or ownership of something. For example:

Ewe Pronunciation English
Mawu me woma. MAH-wu meh WOH-ma I have a book.
Agbe me tɔ gbɔ. AH-gbeh meh tɔ gbo You have a car.
Yeye me atse. YEH-yeh meh AH-che She has a cat.
ŋmɔtɔ me nya. Ŋ-mɔtɔ meh NYA He has a goat.

As with other verbs in Ewe, "me" changes depending on the subject pronoun used. The different subject pronouns are:

Pronoun Example
1st person singular mi Mawu me woma. (I have a book.)
2nd person singular wo Agbe me tɔ gbɔ. (You have a car.)
3rd person singular (male) ɔ ŋmɔtɔ me nya. (He has a goat.)
3rd person singular (female) a Yeye me atse. (She has a cat.)

Using "Have" in Questions

When asking a question with "Have" in Ewe, we use the question word "nye", which means "do you have...?" or "does he/she/it have...?" For example:

Ewe Pronunciation English
Mi nye atɔe? MEE nyeh ah-TOE-eh? Do I have a phone?
Wo nye ayigba? WOH nyeh ah-YE-gbah? Do you have a bicycle?
Ɔ nye nufia? OH nyeh noo-FEE-ah? Does he have money?
A nye afia? AH nyeh ah-FEE-ah? Does she have food?

Using "Have" in Negative Sentences

When using "have" in negative sentences, we use the word "ena" which means "do not have". For example:

Ewe Pronunciation English
Mi ena yome. MEE EH-nah yo-MEH I do not have money.
Wo ena afia. WOH EH-nah ah-FEE-ah You do not have food.
Ɔ ena atɔe. OH EH-nah ah-TOE-eh He does not have a phone.
A ena abobo. AH EH-nah ah-BOH-boh She does not have a pen.

Example Dialogue

Here is an example dialogue between two people, illustrating the use of "Have" in Ewe:

  • Person 1: Mi nye nuto? (Do I have a hat?)
  • Person 2: Ɛɖe mi wo kɛ. (No, you do not have it.)
  • Person 1: Wo nye egbɔdɔ ɖo? (Do you have a pencil?)
  • Person 2: Aɖo wo ena ameɖe. (Sorry, I do not have one.)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have just learned how to use "have" in Ewe. Practice makes perfect, so be sure to keep using the language as much as possible. If you have any questions, feel free to seek out native speakers and ask them any questions you may have. Additionally, you can always refer back to the Grammar section of the Ewe page for guidance.

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

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