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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/sango Sango] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Sango. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. __TOC__


== Introduction ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/sango Sango] learners! 😊
The verb "be" is one of the most important verbs in any language. It is used to express existence, identity, location, and other states of being. In Sango, the verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. Let's take a look at the different forms of the verb "be" and how to use them in sentences.


== Present Tense ==
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Sango. The verb "be" is used to connect two things in a sentence. We will learn how to use it properly, with examples and cultural information.
The present tense of the verb "be" is used to express states that are currently true. The present tense of the verb "be" is conjugated as follows: Β 
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== The Verb "Be" ==
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The verb "be" in Sango has two forms: "ni" and "mbi". They are used differently, depending on the context of the sentence.
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"Ni" is used as a copula. It connects the subject of the sentence to the predicate noun, which describes the subject. For example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Sango ni seko || [saΕ‹Ι” ni sΙ›kΙ”] || Sango is a language
|-
|-
| mbi || m-bee || I am
| Mama ni oyΙ› || [mama ni Ι”jΙ›] || Mama is happy
|-
|}
| nyi || n-yee || You are
Β 
|-
"Mbi" is used to express existence or location. For example:
| azo || ah-zoh || He/She/It is
Β 
{| class="wikitable"
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| mbiw || m-bee-wuh || We are
| Nga mbi ti? || [Ε‹a mbi ti] || Where are you?
|-
|-
| nyiw || n-yee-wuh || You (plural) are
| Balanga mbi sala || [balanga mbi sala] || The Balanga are in the market
|-
| azow || ah-zoh-wuh || They are
|}
|}


Here are some examples of the present tense of the verb "be" in action:
== Negation ==
* Person 1: Mbi nde? (I am here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, nyi nde. (Yes, you are here.)
* Person 1: Azo ku? (Is he/she/it here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, azo ku. (Yes, he/she/it is here.)
* Person 1: Mbiw nde? (Are we here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, mbiw nde. (Yes, we are here.)
* Person 1: Nyiw nde? (Are you (plural) here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, nyiw nde. (Yes, you (plural) are here.)
* Person 1: Azow nde? (Are they here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, azow nde. (Yes, they are here.)


== Past Tense ==
To form a negative sentence in Sango, you can use the word "ti" before the verb. For example:
The past tense of the verb "be" is used to express states that were true in the past. The past tense of the verb "be" is conjugated as follows: Β 


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ti ni koci || [ti ni kΙ”ci] || Sango is not difficult
|-
|-
| mba || m-bah || I was
| Ti mbi sala || [ti mbi sala] || They are not at the market
|-
| nya || n-yah || You were
|-
| aza || ah-zah || He/She/It was
|-
| mbaw || m-bah-wuh || We were
|-
| nyaw || n-yah-wuh || You (plural) were
|-
| azaw || ah-zah-wuh || They were
|}
|}


Here are some examples of the past tense of the verb "be" in action:
== Questions ==
* Person 1: Mba nde? (I was here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, nya nde. (Yes, you were here.)
* Person 1: Aza ku? (Was he/she/it here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, aza ku. (Yes, he/she/it was here.)
* Person 1: Mbaw nde? (Were we here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, mbaw nde. (Yes, we were here.)
* Person 1: Nyaw nde? (Were you (plural) here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, nyaw nde. (Yes, you (plural) were here.)
* Person 1: Azaw nde? (Were they here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, azaw nde. (Yes, they were here.)


== Future Tense ==
To form a question in Sango, you can change the intonation at the end of the sentence, or add the question word "ti". For example:
The future tense of the verb "be" is used to express states that will be true in the future. The future tense of the verb "be" is conjugated as follows: Β 


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Sango !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| MΙ™Μ€rΙ™Μ€ ti tΙ›Μ‚? || [mΙ™rΙ™ ti tΙ›] || Is Marie there?
|-
| mbo || m-boh || I will be
|-
|-
| nyo || n-yoh || You will be
| Ti ni yΙ›Μ‚? || [ti ni jΙ›] || Are you happy?
|-
| azo || ah-zoh || He/She/It will be
|-
| mbow || m-boh-wuh || We will be
|-
| nyow || n-yoh-wuh || You (plural) will be
|-
| azow || ah-zoh-wuh || They will be
|}
|}


Here are some examples of the future tense of the verb "be" in action:
== Cultural Information ==
* Person 1: Mbo nde? (I will be here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, nyo nde. (Yes, you will be here.)
* Person 1: Azo ku? (Will he/she/it be here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, azo ku. (Yes, he/she/it will be here.)
* Person 1: Mbow nde? (Will we be here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, mbow nde. (Yes, we will be here.)
* Person 1: Nyow nde? (Will you (plural) be here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, nyow nde. (Yes, you (plural) will be here.)
* Person 1: Azow nde? (Will they be here?)
* Person 2: Ayo, azow nde. (Yes, they will be here.)


== Conclusion ==
In Sango culture, greetings are important. They serve as a way to show respect and establish relationships with others. Here are some common greetings in Sango:
Now you know how to use the verb "be" in Sango. To improve your [[Language/Sango|Sango]] [[Language/Sango/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=5990 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/sango/question questions]!
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* Nga faagre? (How are you?)
* Nga ti sara? (What's your name?)
* Yango naye? (Where are you from?)
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Let's see an example dialogue:
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* Person 1: Nga faagre? ([How are you?])
* Person 2: Mbi sala. ([I'm at the market.])
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To improve your [[Language/Sango|Sango]] [[Language/Sango/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=5990 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/sango/question questions]!


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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Sango/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]


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Sango Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Sango learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Sango. The verb "be" is used to connect two things in a sentence. We will learn how to use it properly, with examples and cultural information.

The Verb "Be"

The verb "be" in Sango has two forms: "ni" and "mbi". They are used differently, depending on the context of the sentence.

"Ni" is used as a copula. It connects the subject of the sentence to the predicate noun, which describes the subject. For example:

Sango Pronunciation English
Sango ni seko [saΕ‹Ι” ni sΙ›kΙ”] Sango is a language
Mama ni oyΙ› [mama ni Ι”jΙ›] Mama is happy

"Mbi" is used to express existence or location. For example:

Sango Pronunciation English
Nga mbi ti? [Ε‹a mbi ti] Where are you?
Balanga mbi sala [balanga mbi sala] The Balanga are in the market

Negation

To form a negative sentence in Sango, you can use the word "ti" before the verb. For example:

Sango Pronunciation English
Ti ni koci [ti ni kΙ”ci] Sango is not difficult
Ti mbi sala [ti mbi sala] They are not at the market

Questions

To form a question in Sango, you can change the intonation at the end of the sentence, or add the question word "ti". For example:

Sango Pronunciation English
MΙ™Μ€rΙ™Μ€ ti tΙ›Μ‚? [mΙ™rΙ™ ti tΙ›] Is Marie there?
Ti ni yΙ›Μ‚? [ti ni jΙ›] Are you happy?

Cultural Information

In Sango culture, greetings are important. They serve as a way to show respect and establish relationships with others. Here are some common greetings in Sango:

  • Nga faagre? (How are you?)
  • Nga ti sara? (What's your name?)
  • Yango naye? (Where are you from?)

Let's see an example dialogue:

  • Person 1: Nga faagre? ([How are you?])
  • Person 2: Mbi sala. ([I'm at the market.])

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

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


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