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Sanskrit Grammar - How to Use "Be"

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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Sanskrit. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics of Sanskrit grammar before continuing. We will look at the different forms of the verb "be" and how they are used in sentences. We will also look at some examples of sentences using the verb "be".

Forms of the Verb "Be"

The verb "be" in Sanskrit has three forms: अस्ति (asti), अस्ति (asti), and अस्ति (asti). The first form, अस्ति (asti), is used for present tense. The second form, अस्ति (asti), is used for past tense. The third form, अस्ति (asti), is used for future tense.

Present Tense

The present tense of the verb "be" is used to describe something that is happening now or something that is true in the present moment. For example:

• Person 1: मैं अस्ति (Mām asti) (I am)
• Person 2: तू अस्ति (Tū asti) (You are)

Past Tense

The past tense of the verb "be" is used to describe something that happened in the past. For example:

• Person 1: मैं अस्ति (Mām asti) (I was)
• Person 2: तू अस्ति (Tū asti) (You were)

Future Tense

The future tense of the verb "be" is used to describe something that will happen in the future. For example:

• Person 1: मैं अस्ति (Mām asti) (I will be)
• Person 2: तू अस्ति (Tū asti) (You will be)

Examples

Here are some examples of sentences using the verb "be" in Sanskrit:

Sanskrit	Pronunciation	English Translation
मैं अस्ति	Mām asti	I am
तू अस्ति	Tū asti	You are
वह अस्ति	Vah asti	He/She is
हम अस्ति	Ham asti	We are
तुम अस्ति	Tum asti	You (plural) are
वे अस्ति	Ve asti	They are

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Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "be" in Sanskrit. We have looked at the different forms of the verb "be" and how they are used in sentences. We have also seen some examples of sentences using the verb "be".

We hope that this lesson has been helpful and that you now have a better understanding of how to use the verb "be" in Sanskrit.

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