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Latest revision as of 22:20, 27 March 2023
Hi Fon learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Fon. This lesson is at an intermediate level, so if you are a beginner, please refer to the Grammar page to catch up on the basics.
What is the Verb "Have"?[edit | edit source]
The verb "have" is used to indicate possession, ownership, or experience of a particular event. In Fon, the verb "have" is translated to "gbe".
Example:
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mi gbe moto. | mi ɡ͡be moto | I have a car. |
Conjugation of "Have" in Fon[edit | edit source]
"Have" in Fon is translated to "gbe" and is conjugated as follows:
| Person | Conjugation | English |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Singular | Mì gbe | I have |
| 2nd Singular | Wé gbe | You have |
| 3rd Singular | Yìn gbe | He/She/It has |
| 1st Plural | Tó gbe | We have |
| 2nd Plural | Wén gbe | You all have |
| 3rd Plural | Yìn gbe | They have |
Example:
Diálògŭè:
- Person 1: Mì gbe ǎnɔ́.(I have a book)
- Person 2: Wé gbe ǎmí̆ná. (You have a pen)
Using "Have" in the Present Tense[edit | edit source]
In Fon, "have" is often used in the present tense to indicate current possession of something or an ongoing experience.
Examples:
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mì gbe òkú | mi gbe oku | I have a headache. |
| Wé gbe ěfè | wě gbe efe | You have a child. |
| Yìn gbe ěmì | yǐn gbe emi | He/She has a name. |
Diálògŭè:
- Person 1: Mì gbe ǎnɔ́ tǒnɔ̀. Mi bò mǎn.. (I have a big book. I will read it later)
- Person 2: Wén gbe ádǎ màn? (Do you have a dictionary?)
- Person 1: Yìn gbe ádǎ. (He/She has a dictionary)
Using "Have" in the Past Tense[edit | edit source]
In Fon, the past tense of "have" is expressed using the word "to". "To" is placed before the object that was possessed or the event that was experienced.
Examples:
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mi to àkókó. | Mi to akǒkǒ | I had a headache. |
| Yìn to ámì. | Yǐn to amí | She had a pen. |
Diálògŭè:
- Person 1: Mì gbe ǎbálín today. || Mi gbe abalin today. (I have a meeting today.)
- Person 2: Yìn to ǎbálín? || Yǐn to abalin? (Did she have a meeting?)
- Person 1: Yóò, yìn to ǎbálín. || Yǒǒ, yǐn to abalin. (Yes, she had a meeting.)
Using "Have" in the Future Tense[edit | edit source]
In Fon, the future tense of "have" is expressed using the word "gbé". "Gbé" is placed before the object that will be possessed or the event that will be experienced.
Examples:
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mì gbé àmǐwéː. | Mi gbe amiwe | I will have a bike. |
| Wé gbé mɛ̀ló | wě gbe məlò | You will have food. |
Diálògŭè:
- Person 1: Tó gbe àkẹ̀tẹ̀ tó wó ní awaà. || To gbe akete to wo ni awaa. (We will have lunch together tomorrow.)
- Person 2: Wén gbé àjà nígbàdé? || Wen gbe aja nigbade? (Will you have a dog next year?)
- Person 1: Yóò, wé gbé àjà nígbàdé. || Yǒǒ, wě gbe aja nigbade. (Yes, you will have a dog next year.)
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