Language/Lingala/Grammar/Verb-To-Have-and-To-Be
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The simple present tense of the verb TO HAVE (kozala na)
TO BE[edit | edit source]
Let's review the last lesson about the verb TO BE (https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Lingala/Grammar/Verb-to-be) | ||||||||||||||||
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TO HAVE[edit | edit source]
The verb TO HAVE (TO POSSESS) derive from the verb TO BE. In fact, we litteraly say TO BE WITH (kozala na)
Note: The spoken language always use the short form of the verb. We say 'naza' instead of 'nazali' though the complete form is used in formal writings. |
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- The first 10 words
- Irregular verbs – kokende – to go
- The First 10 Verbs
- Conditional Mood
- Personal pronouns
- Questions
- Present Tense
- Conjugation To Have
- Irregular verbs – koya – to come