Language/Fon/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion

Fon Grammar - Give your Opinion

Hi Fon learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Fon. Opinions are an important part of communication as they help us express our thoughts and feelings on a particular subject.

Expressing Opinion

In Fon, there are several ways to express your opinion, but the most common phrases used are "Mèdé kplé" which means "I think" or "Mèdé tó" which means "I believe." Let's have a look at some more examples:

Fon	Pronunciation	English
Mèdé kplé	meh-deh k-play	I think
Mèdé tó	meh-deh toh	I believe
Mèdé mí	meh-deh mee	In my opinion
Mèdé ló	meh-deh loh	According to me

Here are some examples of sentences using these phrases to express an opinion:

• Person 1: "Mèdé kplé djíi wékpon kíkún wén?" (I think the food is very delicious, isn't it?)
• Person 2: "Wè mèdé kplé óó" (Yes, I think so too)

• Person 1: "Mèdé mí kokwò lé nu evólìsí" (In my opinion, learning languages is important)
• Person 2: "Eè, mèdé tó mía nyò lò uvínló" (Yes, I believe it can broaden your horizon)

Agreeing and Disagreeing

Agreeing and disagreeing is an essential part of communication, and it allows us to express our thoughts freely. In Fon, there are many ways to agree or disagree with someone.

To agree with someone, you can simply say "yè" which means "yes." Here are some examples:

• Person 1: "Lé yé àtétu wén nu yí?" (Do you think we should go now?)
• Person 2: "Yè nù" (Yes, let's go)

To disagree with someone, you can say "ø" in Fon, which means "no." Here are some examples:

• Person 1: "Wémí nyí?" (Do you like it?)
• Person 2: "Tí djóø" (No, I don't like it)

Giving Reasons

Sometimes we may need to give reasons to justify our opinion. In Fon, there are several ways to give reasons, but the most common phrases used are "nu mìnkplé" which means "because I think" or "nu míntó" which means "because I believe." Let's have a look at some more examples:

Fon	Pronunciation	English
Nu mìnkplé	noo meen-kplay	Because I think
Nu míntó	noo meen-toh	Because I believe
Nu míntó nyò	noo meen-toh nyo	Because I know
Nu míntó ló	noo meen-toh loh	Because according to me

Here are some examples of sentences using these phrases to give reasons:

• Person 1: "Mínyó lé áládé, nu mìnkplé evĕ wénu yí" (It's raining outside, so I think we should stay here)
• Person 2: "Mékawu, ó wénu yí míí" (Alright, let's stay here)

• Person 1: "Nyánu nyí fùgù" (I like bananas)
• Person 2: "Yèi wémí? Nu míntó nyò mé fùgù" (Really? Because I know you don't like bananas)

Vocabulary

Here are some useful words and expressions related to giving opinions:

Fon	Pronunciation	English
Mèdé kplé	meh-deh k-play	I think
Mèdé tó	meh-deh toh	I believe
Mèdé mí	meh-deh mee	In my opinion
Mèdé ló	meh-deh loh	According to me
Yè	yeh	Yes
ø	oh	No
Nu mìnkplé	noo meen-kplay	Because I think
Nu míntó	noo meen-toh	Because I believe
Nu míntó nyò	noo meen-toh nyo	Because I know
Nu míntó ló	noo meen-toh loh	Because according to me

Practice

To practice giving your opinion in Fon, try having a conversation with a native speaker. Find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have.

Conclusion

Expressing your opinion in Fon is essential in communication. By using simple phrases like "Mèdé kplé" and "Mèdé tó," you can express your thoughts and feelings on a particular subject. Remember to give reasons for your opinion using phrases like "Nu mìnkplé" and "Nu míntó."

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

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