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<div class="pg_page_title">Cebuano Grammar - How to Use "Have"</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Cebuano Grammar - How to Use "Have"</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/cebuano Cebuano] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Cebuano. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics first. Let's get started! __TOC__


== Introduction ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/cebuano Cebuano] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will discuss how to use the verb "have" in Cebuano. "Have" is a very useful word in English, and it's also useful in Cebuano. Learning how to use "have" will help you improve your conversational skills in Cebuano. For more [https://polyglotclub.com/language/cebuano/question questions] and practice opportunities, you can visit [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=1305 find native speakers] of Cebuano on Polyglot Club. 😊
The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership. In Cebuano, it is translated as "adtoon". It is used to talk about things that someone owns or has. For example, if you have a car, you can say "Adtoon ko'g sakyanan".  


== Usage ==
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The verb "have" is used in two ways: with a noun or with a pronoun.


=== With a Noun ===
== What is "Have"? ==
When using the verb "have" with a noun, the noun must be preceded by the article "ang". For example, if you have a car, you would say "Adtoon ko ang sakyanan".


=== With a Pronoun ===
In English, "have" is a verb that means "to possess, own, or hold something." In Cebuano, "have" is translated as "aduna" or "naa."
When using the verb "have" with a pronoun, the pronoun must be preceded by the article "sa". For example, if you have a car, you would say "Adtoon ko sa akong sakyanan".  
 
== How to Use "Aduna" or "Naa" ==
 
"Aduna" or "naa" is used in Cebuano to express possession or ownership. Here are some examples:


== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Aduna ako'g kwarta. || Aduna akong kwarta. || I have money.
|-
|-
| Adtoon ko ang sakyanan || ah-d-toh-n koh ahng sahk-yah-nah-n || I have a car
| Wala siya'y uyab. || Wala siya'y uyab. || He doesn't have a girlfriend.
|-
| Aduna siya'y libro. || Aduna siya'y libro. || She has a book.
|}
 
== "Adunay" or "Naa'y" for "There is" or "There are" ==
 
"Adunay" or "naa'y" can also be used to mean "there is" or "there are" in Cebuano. Here are some examples of how to use "adunay":
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Adtoon ko sa akong sakyanan || ah-d-toh-n koh sah ah-kohng sahk-yah-nah-n || I have my car
| Adunay mga baka sa uma. || Adunay mga baka sa uma. || There are cows in the field.
|-
|-
| Adtoon nila ang bahandi || ah-d-toh-n nee-lah ahng bah-hahn-dee || They have the treasure
| Naa'y lalaki sa salog. || Naa'y lalaki sa salog. || There is a man in the river.
|}
 
== "Naghimo" + "og" for "Have done" ==
 
In Cebuano, to say that you have done something, you can use the word "naghimo" followed by the word "og". Here is an example:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Cebuano !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Adtoon nila sa ilang bahandi || ah-d-toh-n nee-lah sah ee-lahng bah-hahn-dee || They have their treasure
| Naghimo ko og trabaho kagahapon. || Naghimo ko og trabaho kagahapon. || I did work yesterday.
|}
|}


* Person 1: Adtoon ko ang sakyanan? (Do I have a car?)  
Notice that "og" is used to link the verb "naghimo" (did) and the noun "trabaho" (work).
* Person 2: Oo, adtoon ka. (Yes, you have one.)
 
== Dialogue ==
 
To better illustrate the use of "aduna" or "naa" in Cebuano, here's a dialogue between two friends:
 
* Person 1: Aduna ka bayaw? (Do you have a brother-in-law?)
* Person 2: Naa, aduna ko'y bayaw. (Yes, I have a brother-in-law.)


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==
Now you know how to use the verb "have" in Cebuano. To improve your [[Language/Cebuano|Cebuano]] [[Language/Cebuano/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=1305 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/cebuano/question questions]!
 
That's it for the lesson on how to use "have" in Cebuano. Remember to keep practicing and asking native Cebuano speakers for more examples and insights. You can also check out the [https://polyglotclub.com/language/cebuano Cebuano language page] and the [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=1305 Polyglot Club] website for more resources. 😊


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<span link>Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] & [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]].</span>
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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Cebuano/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cebuano_grammar Cebuano grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://www.jstor.org/stable/j.ctv9hvsjd Cebuano Grammar Notes on JSTOR]
* [https://muse.jhu.edu/book/61325 Cebuano Grammar Notes - Project MUSE]


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Cebuano Grammar - How to Use "Have"

Hi Cebuano learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will discuss how to use the verb "have" in Cebuano. "Have" is a very useful word in English, and it's also useful in Cebuano. Learning how to use "have" will help you improve your conversational skills in Cebuano. For more questions and practice opportunities, you can visit find native speakers of Cebuano on Polyglot Club. 😊

What is "Have"?[edit | edit source]

In English, "have" is a verb that means "to possess, own, or hold something." In Cebuano, "have" is translated as "aduna" or "naa."

How to Use "Aduna" or "Naa"[edit | edit source]

"Aduna" or "naa" is used in Cebuano to express possession or ownership. Here are some examples:

Cebuano Pronunciation English
Aduna ako'g kwarta. Aduna akong kwarta. I have money.
Wala siya'y uyab. Wala siya'y uyab. He doesn't have a girlfriend.
Aduna siya'y libro. Aduna siya'y libro. She has a book.

"Adunay" or "Naa'y" for "There is" or "There are"[edit | edit source]

"Adunay" or "naa'y" can also be used to mean "there is" or "there are" in Cebuano. Here are some examples of how to use "adunay":

Cebuano Pronunciation English
Adunay mga baka sa uma. Adunay mga baka sa uma. There are cows in the field.
Naa'y lalaki sa salog. Naa'y lalaki sa salog. There is a man in the river.

"Naghimo" + "og" for "Have done"[edit | edit source]

In Cebuano, to say that you have done something, you can use the word "naghimo" followed by the word "og". Here is an example:

Cebuano Pronunciation English
Naghimo ko og trabaho kagahapon. Naghimo ko og trabaho kagahapon. I did work yesterday.

Notice that "og" is used to link the verb "naghimo" (did) and the noun "trabaho" (work).

Dialogue[edit | edit source]

To better illustrate the use of "aduna" or "naa" in Cebuano, here's a dialogue between two friends:

  • Person 1: Aduna ka bayaw? (Do you have a brother-in-law?)
  • Person 2: Naa, aduna ko'y bayaw. (Yes, I have a brother-in-law.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

That's it for the lesson on how to use "have" in Cebuano. Remember to keep practicing and asking native Cebuano speakers for more examples and insights. You can also check out the Cebuano language page and the Polyglot Club website for more resources. 😊

➡ 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. 😎


Upon wrapping up this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Pronouns & Adjectives.

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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