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<div class="pg_page_title">Fijian Grammar - How to Use "Have"</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fijian Fijian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Fijian. This is an important verb to know, as it is used in many everyday conversations. We will look at the different forms of the verb, and how to use them in sentences. __TOC__


== What is the Fijian Word for "Have"? ==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fijian Fijian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the word "have" in Fijian. We will also cover its various forms, usage, and examples. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use "have" effectively in your Fijian sentences.  
The Fijian word for "have" is ''dau'', pronounced [daʊ]. It is a very common verb, and is used in many everyday conversations.  
Let's get started!


== How to Use "Have" in Fijian ==
__TOC__
The verb ''dau'' is used in many different ways in Fijian. Here are some examples of how to use it:


=== To Express Possession ===
== Introduction ==
The verb ''dau'' is used to express possession. For example:


* Person 1: ''Au dau na noqu vale?'' (<I have a house?>)
In Fijian, "have" is translated as "sa tu" or "tu". It is a very commonly used word in Fijian language that can be used in various forms and tenses. In this lesson, we will only cover the present tense form of "have". Β 
* Person 2: ''Io, au dau.'' (<Yes, I have.>)


=== To Express Ownership ===
== Present Tense Forms ==
The verb ''dau'' is also used to express ownership. For example:


* Person 1: ''Au dau na noqu qito?'' (<Do I have a car?>)
Below is a table with the present tense forms of "have" in Fijian.
* Person 2: ''Io, au dau.'' (<Yes, you have.>)


=== To Express Ability ===
{| class="wikitable"
The verb ''dau'' can also be used to express ability. For example:
! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| e sa tu || eh sah too || I have
|-
| ko sa tu || kaw sah too || You have (singular)
|-
| sa tu || sah too || He/She/It has
|-
| da sa tu || dah sah too || We have
|-
| muni sa tu || moo-nee sah too || You have (plural)
|-
| ra sa tu || rah sah too || They have
|}


* Person 1: ''Au dau veivuke?'' (<Can I swim?>)
== Usage ==
* Person 2: ''Io, au dau.'' (<Yes, you can.>)


=== To Express Existence ===
The present tense form of "have" in Fijian is used in various ways such as:
The verb ''dau'' can also be used to express existence. For example:


* Person 1: ''E dau na luvequ?'' (<Is there love?>) Β 
=== Possession ===
* Person 2: ''Io, e dau.'' (<Yes, there is.>)
We use "sa tu/ tu" to express possession.
Β 
* Example:
* Person 1: Sa tu lako e dua na gau. (<i>I have a book.</i>)
* Person 2: Sa yaloqu me’u wilika mai. (<i>Can I borrow it?</i>)
Β 
=== Relationships ===
We use "sa tu/tu" to describe relationships.
Β 
* Example:
* Person 1: Na tinaqu sa tu dau saqoni iko. (<i>My mother knows you.</i>)
* Person 2: E sa dodonu ni saqoni tiko kei ra. (<i>It is right to know them too.</i>)
Β 
=== States and feelings ===
We use "sa tu/tu" to describe states and feelings.
Β 
* Example:
* Person 1: Ko sa tu tiko??? (<i>Are you okay?</i>)
* Person 2: Io, au sa tu vinakata. Tabu sa io na bogi walega. (<i>Yes, I am fine. Can't you see it's a beautiful night?</i>)
Β 
== Examples ==
Β 
To see the usage of "have" in action, let's take a look at some examples:
Β 
=== Example 1 ===
Β 
* Person 1: Sa tu qaiu 4 na yabaki. (<i>I am 24 years old.</i>)
* Person 2: Nai valu ni bula ga na yabaki. (<i>Those are the best years of life.</i>)
Β 
=== Example 2 ===
Β 
* Person 1: Ko sa tu vaqara tiko na utoqu. (<i>You have my attention.</i>)
* Person 2: E sa cakava na nodra vosa.<br>(<i>They made their own choices.</i>)
Β 
=== Example 3 ===
Β 
* Person 1: E sa dua na kana ena tiki tikoni. Ko sa vinaka ga? (<i>There's a dish on the table. Do you like it?</i>)
* Person 2: E sa kana vaka malimali. Ko sa tu sagai vinaka. (<i>It tastes quite good. It's really delicious.</i>)
Β 
== Dialogue ==
Β 
To help you understand the usage of "have" in Fijian, let's read the following dialogue:
Β 
* Person 1: E sa tiko na ulumatua vei na marama na nomu veiwekani qele. (<i>Your elder brother is with his wife.</i>)
* Person 2: E sa malumalumu tiko na ka ni sa digitaka. Se ko sa qai sega ni kila. (<i>It seems like he's enjoying what he chose. Or maybe you don't know.</i>)
* Person 1: Io, ka’u sa tauvi iko se nanuma vakalevu. (<i>Yes, you're right. I miss you so much.</i>)


== Conclusion ==
== Conclusion ==
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb ''dau'' (have) in Fijian. We have looked at the different forms of the verb, and how to use them in sentences. We have also seen some examples of how to use the verb in everyday conversations.


Remember, practice makes perfect! So try using the verb ''dau'' in your own conversations with native Fijian speakers. You can find native speakers on the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=40 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fijian/question questions]!
Congratulations! You have learned how to use "have" in Fijian. To improve your Fijian 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=40 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/fijian/question questions]! Do not hesitate to use our [[:Category:Language/Fijian/Grammar|Fijian Grammar]] category to improve your skills. Vinaka! 😊


<hr>➑ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➑ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
<hr>➑ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➑ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Fijian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]


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Fijian Grammar - How to Use "Have"

Hi Fijian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the word "have" in Fijian. We will also cover its various forms, usage, and examples. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use "have" effectively in your Fijian sentences. Let's get started!

Introduction

In Fijian, "have" is translated as "sa tu" or "tu". It is a very commonly used word in Fijian language that can be used in various forms and tenses. In this lesson, we will only cover the present tense form of "have".

Present Tense Forms

Below is a table with the present tense forms of "have" in Fijian.

Fijian Pronunciation English
e sa tu eh sah too I have
ko sa tu kaw sah too You have (singular)
sa tu sah too He/She/It has
da sa tu dah sah too We have
muni sa tu moo-nee sah too You have (plural)
ra sa tu rah sah too They have

Usage

The present tense form of "have" in Fijian is used in various ways such as:

Possession

We use "sa tu/ tu" to express possession.

  • Example:
  • Person 1: Sa tu lako e dua na gau. (I have a book.)
  • Person 2: Sa yaloqu me’u wilika mai. (Can I borrow it?)

Relationships

We use "sa tu/tu" to describe relationships.

  • Example:
  • Person 1: Na tinaqu sa tu dau saqoni iko. (My mother knows you.)
  • Person 2: E sa dodonu ni saqoni tiko kei ra. (It is right to know them too.)

States and feelings

We use "sa tu/tu" to describe states and feelings.

  • Example:
  • Person 1: Ko sa tu tiko??? (Are you okay?)
  • Person 2: Io, au sa tu vinakata. Tabu sa io na bogi walega. (Yes, I am fine. Can't you see it's a beautiful night?)

Examples

To see the usage of "have" in action, let's take a look at some examples:

Example 1

  • Person 1: Sa tu qaiu 4 na yabaki. (I am 24 years old.)
  • Person 2: Nai valu ni bula ga na yabaki. (Those are the best years of life.)

Example 2

  • Person 1: Ko sa tu vaqara tiko na utoqu. (You have my attention.)
  • Person 2: E sa cakava na nodra vosa.
    (They made their own choices.)

Example 3

  • Person 1: E sa dua na kana ena tiki tikoni. Ko sa vinaka ga? (There's a dish on the table. Do you like it?)
  • Person 2: E sa kana vaka malimali. Ko sa tu sagai vinaka. (It tastes quite good. It's really delicious.)

Dialogue

To help you understand the usage of "have" in Fijian, let's read the following dialogue:

  • Person 1: E sa tiko na ulumatua vei na marama na nomu veiwekani qele. (Your elder brother is with his wife.)
  • Person 2: E sa malumalumu tiko na ka ni sa digitaka. Se ko sa qai sega ni kila. (It seems like he's enjoying what he chose. Or maybe you don't know.)
  • Person 1: Io, ka’u sa tauvi iko se nanuma vakalevu. (Yes, you're right. I miss you so much.)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to use "have" in Fijian. To improve your Fijian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Do not hesitate to use our Fijian Grammar category to improve your skills. Vinaka! 😊

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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