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<div class="pg_page_title">Plateau Malagasy Grammar - How to Use "Be"</div>
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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/plateau-malagasy Plateau Malagasy] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Plateau Malagasy. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. __TOC__


The verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. It is an important verb in Plateau Malagasy and is used in many different ways. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/plateau-malagasy Plateau Malagasy] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Plateau Malagasy. We will go through different forms of the verb and their usage. We will also understand how to use "be" in negative and interrogative forms.  


The verb "be" has two forms in Plateau Malagasy: "ny" and "tsy". The form "ny" is used to describe a state or condition that is true or exists. The form "tsy" is used to describe a state or condition that is false or does not exist.
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Let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "be" in Plateau Malagasy.
== What is the Verb "Be" ==


* Person 1: Ny mpanjaka izahay. (I am a king.)
The verb "be" is used to indicate the existence or presence of something or to describe a state of being. It is one of the most common and versatile verbs in the English language. The Plateau Malagasy equivalent of "be" is "ho" which is used in a variety of contexts. Let's understand how to use "ho" in different forms.
* Person 2: Tsy mpanjaka izahay. (I am not a king.)
* Person 1: Ny mahay izahay. (I am happy.)
* Person 2: Tsy mahay izahay. (I am not happy.)
* Person 1: Ny tia izahay. (I am tired.)
* Person 2: Tsy tia izahay. (I am not tired.)


The verb "be" can also be used to describe the location of something. For example:
== Present Tense ==


* Person 1: Ny ao an-trano izy. (He is in the house.)
In the present tense, "be" is used to describe a state of being or existence in the present. It is formed by using "ho" as the auxiliary verb followed by the base form of the main verb.
* Person 2: Tsy ao an-trano izy. (He is not in the house.)
* Person 1: Ny ao amin'ny tany izy. (He is in the countryside.)
* Person 2: Tsy ao amin'ny tany izy. (He is not in the countryside.)


The verb "be" can also be used to describe the possession of something. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| aho dia mpianatra || əhu dɪə mpiənaʈrə || I am a student.
|-
| ianao dia mpampianatra || ianəʊ dɪə mpampiənaʈrə || You are a teacher.
|-
| izay no ancian'ny tanàna || izə nəw əntsjanən ny tanəna || That is the oldest house in the city.
|}


* Person 1: Ny mpamokatra izahay. (I have a job.)
In the above examples, "ho" is used as the auxiliary verb to form the present tense. It is followed by the base form of the main verb, which could be a noun or an adjective.  
* Person 2: Tsy mpamokatra izahay. (I do not have a job.)
* Person 1: Ny mpianatra izahay. (I have a student.)
* Person 2: Tsy mpianatra izahay. (I do not have a student.)


The verb "be" can also be used to describe the age of someone. For example:
== Past Tense ==


* Person 1: Ny telo taona izahay. (I am thirty years old.)
In the past tense, "be" is used to describe a state of being or existence in the past. It is formed by using "nanao" as the auxiliary verb followed by the base form of the main verb.
* Person 2: Tsy telo taona izahay. (I am not thirty years old.)
* Person 1: Ny folo taona izahay. (I am forty years old.)
* Person 2: Tsy folo taona izahay. (I am not forty years old.)


The verb "be" can also be used to describe the gender of someone. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| nonina aho || nonin əhu || I was there.
|-
| nonin'i Dada ianao || nonin idada janəʊ || You were with Dada.
|-
| nonin'ny androany ny fotoana ho vita amin'ny antony || nonin n androan ny fɔtoana hu vita əmɪn ny an̥tɔn || The time was up for the reason today.
|}


* Person 1: Ny lehilahy izahay. (I am a man.)
In the above examples, "nanao" is used as the auxiliary verb to form the past tense. It is followed by the base form of the main verb, which could be a noun or an adjective.
* Person 2: Tsy lehilahy izahay. (I am not a man.)
* Person 1: Ny vehivavy izahay. (I am a woman.)
* Person 2: Tsy vehivavy izahay. (I am not a woman.)


The verb "be" can also be used to describe the nationality of someone. For example:
== Future Tense ==


* Person 1: Ny malagasy izahay. (I am Malagasy.)
In the future tense, "be" is used to describe a state of being or existence in the future. It is formed by using "ho" as the auxiliary verb followed by the future tense marker "hatao" and the base form of the main verb.
* Person 2: Tsy malagasy izahay. (I am not Malagasy.)
* Person 1: Ny frantsay izahay. (I am French.)
* Person 2: Tsy frantsay izahay. (I am not French.)


The verb "be" can also be used to describe the occupation of someone. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| hitan'ny taraina ny rano || hitan nə taɾajnə n ranu || The water will reach the shore.
|-
| hatao mpampianatra ianao raha tsy lahy ny anaranao || hatəw mpampiənaʈrə janəʊ rahə tsə lahi n anaranəw || You will become a teacher if your name is not male.
|-
| ho mpianatra aho maraina || hu mpiənaʈrə əhu maɾajna || I will be a student in the morning.
|}


* Person 1: Ny mpanoratra izahay. (I am a writer.)
In the above examples, "ho" is used as the auxiliary verb to form the future tense. It is followed by the future tense marker "hatao" and the base form of the main verb, which could be a noun or an adjective.
* Person 2: Tsy mpanoratra izahay. (I am not a writer.)
* Person 1: Ny mpanampy izahay. (I am a teacher.)
* Person 2: Tsy mpanampy izahay. (I am not a teacher.)


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== Negative Form ==
 
To form negative sentences using "be", we add the negative particle "tsy" after "ho" or "nanao".
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| aza ho mpianatra ianao || azə hu mpiənaʈrə janəʊ || You are not a student.
|-
| tsy nanao sary izy || tsə nănaw saɾə izi || He was not taking pictures.
|-
| tsy ho mpianatra aho hanitra || tsə hu mpiənaʈrə əhu hanɪtʁə || I will not be a student in the evening.
|}
 
In the above examples, "tsy" is added after "ho" or "nanao" to form the negative form.
 
== Interrogative Form ==
 
To form interrogative sentences using "be", we place the auxiliary verb "ho" or "nanao" at the beginning followed by the subject and then the base form of the main verb.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Plateau Malagasy !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| iza ho mpianatra? || izə hu mpiənaʈrə? || Who is a student?
|-
| nanao inona ianao tamin'ny andro alina? || nanaw inonə janəʊ tamɪn n andro alina || What were you doing last night?
|-
| ho mpianatra ve aho? || hu mpiənaʈrə və əhu? || Will I be a student?
|}
 
In the above examples, the auxiliary verb "ho" or "nanao" is placed at the beginning of the sentence followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb.
 
== Dialogue Example ==
 
Here's an example dialogue between two people using the verb "be":
 
*  Person 1: Vao tonga dia mpianatra hianao? (Did you just come here to study?)
*  Person 2: Eny ho mpianatra izay. (Yes, I'm here to study.)
*  Person 1: Tsy ho mpianatra intsony ve ianao androany? (Are you not a student anymore today?)
*  Person 2: Eny, tsy ho mpianatra intsony aho. (Yes, I'm not a student anymore today.)
 
== Conclusion ==
 
Using the verb "be" in Plateau Malagasy is quite simple once you understand the various forms and their usage. Remember to practice these forms with examples and find native speakers to ask them any questions about using "be" in Plateau Malagasy. To improve your [[Language/Plateau-malagasy|Plateau Malagasy]] [[Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=5633 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/plateau-malagasy/question questions]!  
 
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* [[Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
* [[Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]


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Plateau Malagasy Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Plateau Malagasy learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Plateau Malagasy. We will go through different forms of the verb and their usage. We will also understand how to use "be" in negative and interrogative forms.

What is the Verb "Be"

The verb "be" is used to indicate the existence or presence of something or to describe a state of being. It is one of the most common and versatile verbs in the English language. The Plateau Malagasy equivalent of "be" is "ho" which is used in a variety of contexts. Let's understand how to use "ho" in different forms.

Present Tense

In the present tense, "be" is used to describe a state of being or existence in the present. It is formed by using "ho" as the auxiliary verb followed by the base form of the main verb.

Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English
aho dia mpianatra əhu dɪə mpiənaʈrə I am a student.
ianao dia mpampianatra ianəʊ dɪə mpampiənaʈrə You are a teacher.
izay no ancian'ny tanàna izə nəw əntsjanən ny tanəna That is the oldest house in the city.

In the above examples, "ho" is used as the auxiliary verb to form the present tense. It is followed by the base form of the main verb, which could be a noun or an adjective.

Past Tense

In the past tense, "be" is used to describe a state of being or existence in the past. It is formed by using "nanao" as the auxiliary verb followed by the base form of the main verb.

Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English
nonina aho nonin əhu I was there.
nonin'i Dada ianao nonin idada janəʊ You were with Dada.
nonin'ny androany ny fotoana ho vita amin'ny antony nonin n androan ny fɔtoana hu vita əmɪn ny an̥tɔn The time was up for the reason today.

In the above examples, "nanao" is used as the auxiliary verb to form the past tense. It is followed by the base form of the main verb, which could be a noun or an adjective.

Future Tense

In the future tense, "be" is used to describe a state of being or existence in the future. It is formed by using "ho" as the auxiliary verb followed by the future tense marker "hatao" and the base form of the main verb.

Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English
hitan'ny taraina ny rano hitan nə taɾajnə n ranu The water will reach the shore.
hatao mpampianatra ianao raha tsy lahy ny anaranao hatəw mpampiənaʈrə janəʊ rahə tsə lahi n anaranəw You will become a teacher if your name is not male.
ho mpianatra aho maraina hu mpiənaʈrə əhu maɾajna I will be a student in the morning.

In the above examples, "ho" is used as the auxiliary verb to form the future tense. It is followed by the future tense marker "hatao" and the base form of the main verb, which could be a noun or an adjective.

Negative Form

To form negative sentences using "be", we add the negative particle "tsy" after "ho" or "nanao".

Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English
aza ho mpianatra ianao azə hu mpiənaʈrə janəʊ You are not a student.
tsy nanao sary izy tsə nănaw saɾə izi He was not taking pictures.
tsy ho mpianatra aho hanitra tsə hu mpiənaʈrə əhu hanɪtʁə I will not be a student in the evening.

In the above examples, "tsy" is added after "ho" or "nanao" to form the negative form.

Interrogative Form

To form interrogative sentences using "be", we place the auxiliary verb "ho" or "nanao" at the beginning followed by the subject and then the base form of the main verb.

Plateau Malagasy Pronunciation English
iza ho mpianatra? izə hu mpiənaʈrə? Who is a student?
nanao inona ianao tamin'ny andro alina? nanaw inonə janəʊ tamɪn n andro alina What were you doing last night?
ho mpianatra ve aho? hu mpiənaʈrə və əhu? Will I be a student?

In the above examples, the auxiliary verb "ho" or "nanao" is placed at the beginning of the sentence followed by the subject and the base form of the main verb.

Dialogue Example

Here's an example dialogue between two people using the verb "be":

  • Person 1: Vao tonga dia mpianatra hianao? (Did you just come here to study?)
  • Person 2: Eny ho mpianatra izay. (Yes, I'm here to study.)
  • Person 1: Tsy ho mpianatra intsony ve ianao androany? (Are you not a student anymore today?)
  • Person 2: Eny, tsy ho mpianatra intsony aho. (Yes, I'm not a student anymore today.)

Conclusion

Using the verb "be" in Plateau Malagasy is quite simple once you understand the various forms and their usage. Remember to practice these forms with examples and find native speakers to ask them any questions about using "be" in Plateau Malagasy. To improve your Plateau Malagasy Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

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