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<h1>Introduction</h1>
==Introduction==


Welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Amharic Course"! In this lesson, we will introduce the concept of possession in Amharic. Possession refers to owning or having something. In Amharic, this can be expressed through various structures such as possessive pronouns, the genitive case, and possessive constructs. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to express possession correctly in Amharic.
Welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Amharic Course"! In this lesson, we will introduce the concept of possession in Amharic. Possession refers to owning or having something. In Amharic, this can be expressed through various structures such as possessive pronouns, the genitive case, and possessive constructs. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to express possession correctly in Amharic.


<h2>Possessive Pronouns</h2>
 
<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Time-Phrases|Time Phrases]] & [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Pluralizing|Pluralizing]].</span>  
==Possessive Pronouns==


Possessive pronouns in Amharic are used to show ownership of a noun. They agree in gender and number with the noun that they modify. The table below shows the different forms of possessive pronouns in Amharic:
Possessive pronouns in Amharic are used to show ownership of a noun. They agree in gender and number with the noun that they modify. The table below shows the different forms of possessive pronouns in Amharic:
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<h2>Genitive Case</h2>
==Genitive Case==


The genitive case is used to show possession in Amharic. It is formed by adding the suffix "-ቤ" (-äbə) to the noun. The genitive case also indicates the relationship between the possessed object and the possessor.
The genitive case is used to show possession in Amharic. It is formed by adding the suffix "-ቤ" (-äbə) to the noun. The genitive case also indicates the relationship between the possessed object and the possessor.
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<h2>Possessive Constructs</h2>
==Possessive Constructs==


In Amharic, possession can be expressed by using "ባለ" (bäla) before the name of the possessor and by adding the suffix "-ው" (-wə) to the possessed object. This is known as the possessive construct. The construct shows that the possessor has a strong connection to the possessed object.
In Amharic, possession can be expressed by using "ባለ" (bäla) before the name of the possessor and by adding the suffix "-ው" (-wə) to the possessed object. This is known as the possessive construct. The construct shows that the possessor has a strong connection to the possessed object.
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<h1>Conclusion</h1>
==Conclusion==


In conclusion, we have learned how to express possession in Amharic by using possessive pronouns, the genitive case, and the possessive construct. Understanding how to show ownership is an essential part of communication in any language, and Amharic is no exception. Keep practicing to become comfortable with these structures and to expand your vocabulary. Good luck!
In conclusion, we have learned how to express possession in Amharic by using possessive pronouns, the genitive case, and the possessive construct. Understanding how to show ownership is an essential part of communication in any language, and Amharic is no exception. Keep practicing to become comfortable with these structures and to expand your vocabulary. Good luck!


<span link>Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] & [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Personal-pronouns|Personal pronouns]].</span>
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==Other Lessons==
 
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]]
* [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]]
* [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Common-Amharic-Idioms|Common Amharic Idioms]]
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* [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Simple-Past-Tense-Forms-of-Other-Verbs-(Negative)|Simple Past Tense Forms of Other Verbs (Negative)]]
* [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Using-Prepositional-Phrases|Using Prepositional Phrases]]
* [[Language/Amharic/Grammar/Using-Prepositional-Phrases|Using Prepositional Phrases]]


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Introduction

Welcome to the "Complete 0 to A1 Amharic Course"! In this lesson, we will introduce the concept of possession in Amharic. Possession refers to owning or having something. In Amharic, this can be expressed through various structures such as possessive pronouns, the genitive case, and possessive constructs. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to express possession correctly in Amharic.


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Time Phrases & Pluralizing.

Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns in Amharic are used to show ownership of a noun. They agree in gender and number with the noun that they modify. The table below shows the different forms of possessive pronouns in Amharic:

Possessive Pronouns Masculine Singular Feminine Singular Masculine Plural Feminine Plural
My እኔን:: -enə እናትን -ənatən እኛን -ənən እናቶችን -ənatocən
Your አንተን -antən አልተቻላስን -altəcalasnən እሱን -əsunən አስተማሪዎችን -astämärinocən
His/Her/Its የእኔ መርጠብ -yaênärätbə የአንተው መርጠቢያ -yaantəwä märätibya የእንግሊዝኛ መርጠብ -ieñglizña märätbə የእስክንድው መርጠቢያ -yasikəndiwä märätibya
Our እኛን -ənən እናቶችን -ənatocən - -
Your (plural) ሁሉምን -hulumen ሁሉምናት -hulumenatən - -
Their የሰዩት መርጠብ -yaesəyut märätbə የሰዉዳዊት መርጠቢያ -yaeswädawit märätibya - -

Examples:

  • መሴ - Mese - Table
  • የኔ መሴ - Ye-nə messäy - My table
  • የእኔ መሴ - Ye-ənə messäy - His/Her/Its table
  • የእኛ መሴ - Ye-ənən messäy - Our table
  • ሁሉምናት መሴ - Hulumenat messäy - Your (plural) table
  • የሰዩት መጠን - Yaesəyut matän - Their house

Genitive Case

The genitive case is used to show possession in Amharic. It is formed by adding the suffix "-ቤ" (-äbə) to the noun. The genitive case also indicates the relationship between the possessed object and the possessor.

Examples:

  • የማን ጉዳይ ነው? - Ye-man guday new? - Whose house is it?
  • የኔ ጉዳይ ነው - Ye-nə guday new - It's my house
  • የእኔ የት ነው? - Ye-ənə ye-tä new? - What's mine?
  • የእኔ የሳተላይት ነው - Ye-ənə ye-satatälayit new - It's my car

Possessive Constructs

In Amharic, possession can be expressed by using "ባለ" (bäla) before the name of the possessor and by adding the suffix "-ው" (-wə) to the possessed object. This is known as the possessive construct. The construct shows that the possessor has a strong connection to the possessed object.

Examples:

  • ባለነገሩ መጥፎ መታወቅ ነው - Bäla-negeru mätfō meta-wäqə new - The solution lies in the hands of the people
  • ባለዘለዓለም መምህር የለውም - Bäla-zäläaläm mämhär yälewəm - The knowledge belongs to God

Conclusion

In conclusion, we have learned how to express possession in Amharic by using possessive pronouns, the genitive case, and the possessive construct. Understanding how to show ownership is an essential part of communication in any language, and Amharic is no exception. Keep practicing to become comfortable with these structures and to expand your vocabulary. Good luck!


Congratulations on finishing this lesson! Explore these related pages to keep learning: Future Tense & Personal pronouns.

Table of Contents - Amharic Course - 0 to A1


Introduction to Amharic Alphabet


Basic Vocabulary


Basic Sentence Structure


Everyday Vocabulary


Intermediate Sentence Structure


Advanced Vocabulary


Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

Other Lessons

Sources


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