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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/avaric Avaric] learners! 😊<br>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/avaric Avaric] learners! 😊  
In this lesson, we will explore the uses of the verb "to be" in Avaric grammar. Understanding how to use this verb correctly is essential for speaking and writing correctly in Avaric. We will go over the various forms of "be" and when to use them. Additionally, we will provide examples of "be" in context to illustrate how it functions in sentences. Finally, we will offer some cultural and historical information on the Avaric-speaking people.
 
In this lesson, we will focus on the verb "be". As you know, "be" is a very important verb in any language, including [https://polyglotclub.com/language/avaric Avaric]. Understanding how to use it properly is essential to mastering this language!


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== The verb "to be" in Avaric ==
In Avaric, the verb "to be" is expressed through inflection. There are three main forms of the verb: "en", "ez", and "lez". Each of these forms aligns with a different grammatical context.


=== Present tense ===
<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Avaric/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] & [[Language/Avaric/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]].</span>
In the present tense, the verb "to be" is expressed through the form "en".
== The Basics ==
The verb "be" is used to describe a particular state or condition of someone or something. In [https://polyglotclub.com/language/avaric Avaric], "be" is translated as "dehə" (for the present tense) and "deham" (for the past tense).


* Example:  
Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
| Avaric || IPA || English Translation
! Avaric !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Хьай ма фахьи? || xˤaj ma faw.i? || "Are you hungry?"
| dehə || /dehə/ || am, is, are
|-
| deham || /dehəm/ || was, were
|}
|}


Here, "en" indicates that the subject of the sentence is in a state of hunger.  
== Present Tense ==
Let's start with the present tense. In [https://polyglotclub.com/language/avaric Avaric], the present tense of "be" has only one form: "dehə".


=== Immediate past ===
Here are some examples:
In the immediate past, the verb "to be" is expressed through the form "ez".


* Example:
* The apple **is** red. (Sirok dehəy.)
* You **are** beautiful. (Sirem dehəs.)
* We **are** hungry. (Tin dehəs.)


{| class="wikitable"
As you can see, "dehə" is used to describe a state or condition in the present tense.
| Avaric || IPA || English Translation
|-
| МагIали ез душ || mag’al-i ez duʃ || "I was sleeping"
|}


"ez" indicates that the subject was sleeping for a completed duration in the past.
Now let's practice using "dehə" in a dialogue:


=== Future tense ===
* Person 1: Са газму  дех? (Sa gazmu deh?) - Are you hungry?
In the future tense, the verb "to be" is expressed through the form "lez".  
* Person 2: Ха, дехəр. (Kha, dehər.) - Yes, I am.


* Example:
== Past Tense ==
In [https://polyglotclub.com/language/avaric Avaric], the past tense of "be" has only one form: "deham". Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
* The apple **was** red. (Sirok dehamı.)
| Avaric || IPA || English Translation
* You **were** beautiful. (Sirem dehamıs.)
|-
* We **were** hungry. (Tin dehamıs.)
| Пан елез хьо вылурайн || pan e-lez xˤo vəlu.rayn || "We will be traveling tomorrow"
|}


"lez" signals that the subject will be in a state of traveling in the future.
Now let's practice using "deham" in a dialogue:


== Contextualizing "be" in Avaric ==
* Person 1: Таги, ала газму  дех? (Tagi, ala gazmu deh?) - Hey, weren't you hungry yesterday?
* Person 2: Ала, магьар дехам. (Ala, mahaar deham.) - No, I was full.


To understand how "be" functions in sentences, let’s see it in context:
== Negation ==
To form a negative statement in [https://polyglotclub.com/language/avaric Avaric], we use the negative particle "ма" (ma) and place it before the verb. Here are some examples:


Person 1: Бахьларас ши янагак1?
* The apple **is not** red. (Sirok ma dehəy.)
(bax’lar-as ši janagak?)
* You **are not** beautiful. (Sirem ma dehəs.)
(Do you like apples?)
* We **are not** hungry. (Tin ma dehəs.)


Person 2: Ен, янагак бахьйес ХьалвачIахь. 
== Questions ==
(en janagak bax’jes xalwač’ax.)
To form a question in [https://polyglotclub.com/language/avaric Avaric], we simply exchange the subject and the verb. Here are some examples:
(No, I don’t like apples.)
(en - negative particle)


Here, "en" functions to indicate that the subject does not like apples.
* **Is** the apple red? (Sirok dehə mi?)
* **Are** you beautiful? (Sirem dehəs mi?)
* **Are** we hungry? (Tin dehəs mi?)


== Cultural Information ==
== Summary ==
To summarize, "be" is an essential verb to master in [https://polyglotclub.com/language/avaric Avaric]. In the present tense, "dehə" is used to describe a state or condition. In the past tense, "deham" is used. Remember to use the negative particle "ма" for negative statements and to exchange the subject and the verb for questions.


The Avaric-speaking people are an ethnic group that primarily inhabit northeastern Caucasus. The majority of Avaric speakers are found in Dagestan, one of the regions of Russia. The Avaric language has about 1 million speakers worldwide. The language is a member of the Nakh-Dagestanian language family, which includes various other languages spoken in the Caucasus region. Historically, the Avars were a nomadic people who occupied territories ranging from present-day Turkey to Iran.
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Avaric/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Avaric/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Avaric/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Avaric/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Avaric/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Avaric/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Avaric/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Avaric/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Avaric/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
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* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Avaric/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be Avaric Grammar - How to Use "Be"]
* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Avaric/Grammar/Negation Avaric Grammar - Negation]


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Avaric Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Avaric learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will focus on the verb "be". As you know, "be" is a very important verb in any language, including Avaric. Understanding how to use it properly is essential to mastering this language!


Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Questions & Pronouns.

The Basics[edit | edit source]

The verb "be" is used to describe a particular state or condition of someone or something. In Avaric, "be" is translated as "dehə" (for the present tense) and "deham" (for the past tense).

Here are some examples:

Avaric Pronunciation English
dehə /dehə/ am, is, are
deham /dehəm/ was, were

Present Tense[edit | edit source]

Let's start with the present tense. In Avaric, the present tense of "be" has only one form: "dehə".

Here are some examples:

  • The apple **is** red. (Sirok dehəy.)
  • You **are** beautiful. (Sirem dehəs.)
  • We **are** hungry. (Tin dehəs.)

As you can see, "dehə" is used to describe a state or condition in the present tense.

Now let's practice using "dehə" in a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Са газму дех? (Sa gazmu deh?) - Are you hungry?
  • Person 2: Ха, дехəр. (Kha, dehər.) - Yes, I am.

Past Tense[edit | edit source]

In Avaric, the past tense of "be" has only one form: "deham". Here are some examples:

  • The apple **was** red. (Sirok dehamı.)
  • You **were** beautiful. (Sirem dehamıs.)
  • We **were** hungry. (Tin dehamıs.)

Now let's practice using "deham" in a dialogue:

  • Person 1: Таги, ала газму дех? (Tagi, ala gazmu deh?) - Hey, weren't you hungry yesterday?
  • Person 2: Ала, магьар дехам. (Ala, mahaar deham.) - No, I was full.

Negation[edit | edit source]

To form a negative statement in Avaric, we use the negative particle "ма" (ma) and place it before the verb. Here are some examples:

  • The apple **is not** red. (Sirok ma dehəy.)
  • You **are not** beautiful. (Sirem ma dehəs.)
  • We **are not** hungry. (Tin ma dehəs.)

Questions[edit | edit source]

To form a question in Avaric, we simply exchange the subject and the verb. Here are some examples:

  • **Is** the apple red? (Sirok dehə mi?)
  • **Are** you beautiful? (Sirem dehəs mi?)
  • **Are** we hungry? (Tin dehəs mi?)

Summary[edit | edit source]

To summarize, "be" is an essential verb to master in Avaric. In the present tense, "dehə" is used to describe a state or condition. In the past tense, "deham" is used. Remember to use the negative particle "ма" for negative statements and to exchange the subject and the verb for questions.

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

➡ 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. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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