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Revision as of 00:28, 2 March 2023
Hi Shona learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Shona. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in different contexts.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in Shona. It is used to express possession, ownership, and other related concepts. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in different contexts.
Forms of the Verb "Have"
The verb "have" has two forms in Shona: the present tense form and the past tense form.
Present Tense
The present tense form of the verb "have" is ndava. It is used to express possession or ownership in the present.
| Shona | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ndava kuti | n-dah-vah koo-tee | I have a house |
| Ndava mukaka | n-dah-vah moo-kah-kah | I have a brother |
| Ndava mwana | n-dah-vah mwah-nah | I have a child |
Past Tense
The past tense form of the verb "have" is ndakava. It is used to express possession or ownership in the past.
| Shona | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ndakava kuti | n-dah-kah-vah koo-tee | I had a house |
| Ndakava mukaka | n-dah-kah-vah moo-kah-kah | I had a brother |
| Ndakava mwana | n-dah-kah-vah mwah-nah | I had a child |
Usage
The verb "have" can be used in a variety of ways in Shona. Here are some examples of how it is used:
- Person 1: Ndava kuti? (Do you have a house?)
- Person 2: Ndava. (Yes, I have.)
- Person 1: Ndakava mwana? (Did you have a child?)
- Person 2: Ndakava. (Yes, I had.)
- Person 1: Ndava mukaka? (Do you have a brother?)
- Person 2: Ndava. (Yes, I have.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Shona. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. To improve your Shona Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Videos
Learn Shona: How to use 'I' in Shona sentences (Shona Grammar ...