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In this lesson, we will explore possessive pronouns in the Fijian language. Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession of something. They replace nouns and show who something belongs to. Understanding how to use possessive pronouns is essential for effective communication in Fijian. Throughout this lesson, we will learn how to express possession using possessive pronouns, such as 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'our', and 'their'. We will also practice using them in sentences and questions. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of possessive pronouns in Fijian and be able to apply them confidently in your conversations.

Possessive Pronouns in Fijian[edit | edit source]

Possessive pronouns in Fijian are formed by combining the personal pronoun with the possessive particle 'na'. The personal pronouns in Fijian are:

Au (I, me)
Oi (you - singular)
Ko (he, she, it)
Keda (we - inclusive)
Kedatou (we - exclusive)
Oti (you - plural)
Era (they)

To form the possessive pronouns, we add the possessive particle 'na' before the personal pronouns. Let's take a look at the possessive pronouns in Fijian:

Fijian	Pronunciation	English Translation
na noqu	na noŋɡu	my
na nomu	na nomu	your (singular)
na nona	na nona	his, her, its
na noda	na noda	our (inclusive)
na nātou	na naːtoŋ	our (exclusive)
na nomudou	na nomudoː	your (plural)
na nodra	na nodra	their

It is important to note that the possessive pronouns in Fijian do not change based on gender or number. The same pronoun forms are used regardless of whether the noun being possessed is singular or plural, or whether it belongs to a male or female.

Using Possessive Pronouns in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we have learned the possessive pronouns in Fijian, let's see how they are used in sentences. Here are some examples:

1. Na noqu vale e tiko mai Suva.

  (My house is located in Suva.)

2. Na nomu ka ni yaco mada.

  (Your meal is almost ready.)

3. Na nona goneya e matavinaka.

  (Her dress is beautiful.)

4. Na noda vakaqiqi e levu.

  (Our car is big.)

5. Na nātou vanua e dau vakacegu.

  (Our country is peaceful.)

6. Na nomudou veiqaravi e matua.

  (Your services are excellent.)

7. Na nodra qele ni koro e dromu.

  (Their village's beach is sandy.)

In these sentences, the possessive pronouns na noqu, na nomu, na nona, na noda, na nātou, na nomudou, and na nodra indicate ownership or possession. They tell us who the house, meal, dress, car, country, services, and village's beach belong to, respectively.

Using Possessive Pronouns in Questions[edit | edit source]

We can also use possessive pronouns in questions to ask about possession. Here are some examples:

1. Na noqu vale e tu mai vei cei?

  (Whose house is this?)

2. Na nomu ka e na vakatubura?

  (Who prepared your meal?)

3. Na nona goneya e tucake?

  (Whose dress is that?)

4. Na noda vakaqiqi e yaga?

  (Is our car useful?)

5. Na nātou vanua e na vakacegu?

  (Is our country peaceful?)

6. Na nomudou veiqaravi e takali?

  (Is your service expensive?)

7. Na nodra qele ni koro e sa dromu?

  (Is their village's beach sandy?)

In these questions, the possessive pronouns na noqu, na nomu, na nona, na noda, na nātou, na nomudou, and na nodra are used to ask about the ownership or possession of the house, meal, dress, car, country, services, and village's beach, respectively.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In Fijian culture, possession is often viewed as a communal concept rather than an individual one. People have a strong sense of belonging to their families, clans, and communities. This communal perspective extends to the language and how possession is expressed.

The use of possessive pronouns in Fijian reflects the importance of community and collective ownership. The inclusive pronouns na noda (our) and na nātou (our) emphasize the shared ownership of something among a group of people. It highlights the interconnectedness and interdependence within the Fijian society.

Historically, Fijian society has been organized into matrilineal clans, known as 'mataqali'. These clans have their own lands, resources, and collective identity. The use of possessive pronouns in Fijian reflects the kinship ties and the sense of belonging to a particular clan or community.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice using possessive pronouns in Fijian. Choose the correct possessive pronoun to complete each sentence:

1. Na noqu koro e tu mai __________ vale.

  a) na nomu
  b) na noda
  c) na nodra

2. Na nomu qele ni koli e yaga.

  a) na noqu
  b) na nomu
  c) na noda

3. Na nona i tovo e na bure.

  a) na nona
  b) na noda
  c) na nodra

4. Na noda kana e na tanoa.

  a) na noqu
  b) na noda
  c) na nodra

5. Na nātou qele ni koro e dromu.

  a) na nātou
  b) na nomu
  c) na nodra

6. Na nomudou veivale ni vodo e matua.

  a) na noqu
  b) na nomudou
  c) na noda

7. Na nodra qele ni koro e sa dromu.

  a) na nomu
  b) na nodra
  c) na nātou

Answers: 1. b) na noda 2. b) na nomu 3. a) na nona 4. b) na noda 5. a) na nātou 6. b) na nomudou 7. b) na nodra

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use possessive pronouns in Fijian. You now know how to express ownership or possession using pronouns such as 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'our', and 'their'. Remember to practice using possessive pronouns in sentences and questions to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will explore another aspect of Fijian grammar. Vinaka vakalevu (thank you) for your dedication and hard work in learning the Fijian language!

Table of Contents - Fijian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Possession

Numbers and Time

Basic Sentence Structure

Family and Relationships

Fijian Etiquette

Food and Dining

Questions and Interrogatives

Travel and Transportation

Fijian Festivals and Celebrations

Adjectives and Adverbs

Weather and Seasons

Fijian Music and Dance

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Work and Professions

Fijian Sports and Recreation

Imperatives and Requests

Shopping and Money

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-Possessive pronouns are an essential part of the Fijian language, as they allow speakers to express possession and ownership in a concise and clear way. In this lesson, we will learn how to use possessive pronouns in Fijian, including how to form them and how to use them in sentences and questions.
+In this lesson, we will explore possessive pronouns in the Fijian language. Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession of something. They replace nouns and show who something belongs to. Understanding how to use possessive pronouns is essential for effective communication in Fijian. Throughout this lesson, we will learn how to express possession using possessive pronouns, such as 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'our', and 'their'. We will also practice using them in sentences and questions. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of possessive pronouns in Fijian and be able to apply them confidently in your conversations.
-== Possessive Pronouns ==
+== Possessive Pronouns in Fijian ==
+Possessive pronouns in Fijian are formed by combining the personal pronoun with the possessive particle 'na'. The personal pronouns in Fijian are:
+* Au (I, me)
+* Oi (you - singular)
+* Ko (he, she, it)
+* Keda (we - inclusive)
+* Kedatou (we - exclusive)
+* Oti (you - plural)
+* Era (they)
-In Fijian, there are six possessive pronouns that correspond to the different grammatical persons and numbers. These are:
+To form the possessive pronouns, we add the possessive particle 'na' before the personal pronouns. Let's take a look at the possessive pronouns in Fijian:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Pronoun !! Singular !! Plural
+! Fijian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
 |-
-| My || au noqu || keitou
+| na noqu || na noŋɡu || my
 |-
-| Your || iko nomu || kemuni
+| na nomu || na nomu || your (singular)
 |-
-| His/Her/Its || na nona || na nodra
+| na nona || na nona || his, her, its
 |-
-| Our || keitou tau || keitou mada
+| na noda || na noda || our (inclusive)
 |-
-| Their || na nodrau || na nodratou
+| na nātou || na naːtoŋ || our (exclusive)
+|-
+| na nomudou || na nomudoː || your (plural)
+|-
+| na nodra || na nodra || their
 |}
-Let's take a closer look at each of these possessive pronouns and how to use them in sentences.
+It is important to note that the possessive pronouns in Fijian do not change based on gender or number. The same pronoun forms are used regardless of whether the noun being possessed is singular or plural, or whether it belongs to a male or female.
-<ul>
-<li> <b>Au noqu</b> (my) </li>
-    <ul>
-    <li> Au noqu vale. (This is my house.) </li>
-    <li> Au noqu i-sulu. (This is my skirt.) </li>
-    </ul>
-<li> <b>Iko nomu</b> (your) </li>
-    <ul>
-    <li> Iko nomu sima. (This is your car.) </li>
-    <li> Iko nomu i-wau. (This is your canoe.) </li>
-    </ul>
-<li> <b>Na nona</b> (his/her/its) </li>
-    <ul>
-    <li> Na nona vale. (This is his/her/its house.) </li>
-    <li> Na nona i-uta. (This is his/her/its land.) </li>
-    </ul>
-<li> <b>Keitou tau</b> (our) </li>
+== Using Possessive Pronouns in Sentences ==
-    <ul>
+Now that we have learned the possessive pronouns in Fijian, let's see how they are used in sentences. Here are some examples:
-    <li> Keitou tau vale. (This is our house.) </li>
-    <li> Keitou tau saumi. (This is our dog.) </li>
-    </ul>
-<li> <b>Na nodra</b> (their) </li>
+. Na noqu vale e tiko mai Suva.
-    <ul>
+   (My house is located in Suva.)
-    <li> Na nodra vale. (This is their house.) </li>
+. Na nomu ka ni yaco mada.
-    <li> Na nodra i-yau. (This is their fish.) </li>
+   (Your meal is almost ready.)
-    </ul>
+. Na nona goneya e matavinaka.
+   (Her dress is beautiful.)
+. Na noda vakaqiqi e levu.
+   (Our car is big.)
+. Na nātou vanua e dau vakacegu.
+   (Our country is peaceful.)
+. Na nomudou veiqaravi e matua.
+   (Your services are excellent.)
+. Na nodra qele ni koro e dromu.
+   (Their village's beach is sandy.)
-<li> <b>Keitou mada</b> (our) </li>
+In these sentences, the possessive pronouns na noqu, na nomu, na nona, na noda, na nātou, na nomudou, and na nodra indicate ownership or possession. They tell us who the house, meal, dress, car, country, services, and village's beach belong to, respectively.
-    <ul>
-    <li> Keitou mada qele. (This is our kitchen.) </li>
-    <li> Keitou mada i-ka. (This is our food.) </li>
-    </ul>
-</ul>
-As you can see from these examples, possessive pronouns are used to indicate who an object belongs to in Fijian. In English, possessive pronouns are often used before a noun, such as "my car" or "our house". However, in Fijian, the possessive pronoun comes after the noun, as shown in the examples above.
+== Using Possessive Pronouns in Questions ==
+We can also use possessive pronouns in questions to ask about possession. Here are some examples:
-It's important to note that in Fijian, possessive pronouns agree in gender and number with the noun being possessed. For example, if the noun is singular and masculine, then the possessive pronoun should be in the singular masculine form. Similarly, if the noun is plural and feminine, then the possessive pronoun should be in the plural feminine form.
+. Na noqu vale e tu mai vei cei?
+   (Whose house is this?)
+. Na nomu ka e na vakatubura?
+   (Who prepared your meal?)
+. Na nona goneya e tucake?
+   (Whose dress is that?)
+. Na noda vakaqiqi e yaga?
+   (Is our car useful?)
+. Na nātou vanua e na vakacegu?
+   (Is our country peaceful?)
+. Na nomudou veiqaravi e takali?
+   (Is your service expensive?)
+. Na nodra qele ni koro e sa dromu?
+   (Is their village's beach sandy?)
-== Practice Exercise ==
+In these questions, the possessive pronouns na noqu, na nomu, na nona, na noda, na nātou, na nomudou, and na nodra are used to ask about the ownership or possession of the house, meal, dress, car, country, services, and village's beach, respectively.
-Let's practice using possessive pronouns in sentences and questions.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+In Fijian culture, possession is often viewed as a communal concept rather than an individual one. People have a strong sense of belonging to their families, clans, and communities. This communal perspective extends to the language and how possession is expressed.
-<ol>
+The use of possessive pronouns in Fijian reflects the importance of community and collective ownership. The inclusive pronouns na noda (our) and na nātou (our) emphasize the shared ownership of something among a group of people. It highlights the interconnectedness and interdependence within the Fijian society.
-<li> Translate the following sentences from English to Fijian. </li>
-<ol type="a">
+Historically, Fijian society has been organized into matrilineal clans, known as 'mataqali'. These clans have their own lands, resources, and collective identity. The use of possessive pronouns in Fijian reflects the kinship ties and the sense of belonging to a particular clan or community.
-<li> This is my book. </li>
-<li> That is your house. </li>
-<li> Their car is fast. </li>
-<li> Our children are happy. </li>
-</ol>
-<li> Ask the following questions in Fijian. </li>
+== Exercises ==
+Now it's time to practice using possessive pronouns in Fijian. Choose the correct possessive pronoun to complete each sentence:
-<ol type="a">
+. Na noqu koro e tu mai __________ vale.
-<li> Whose bag is this? </li>
+   a) na nomu
-<li> Who is their teacher? </li>
+   b) na noda
-<li> How big is your family? </li>
+   c) na nodra
-<li> Is this your camera? </li>
-</ol>
-</ol>
+. Na nomu qele ni koli e yaga.
+   a) na noqu
+   b) na nomu
+   c) na noda
-<b>Answers:</b>
+. Na nona i tovo e na bure.
+   a) na nona
+   b) na noda
+   c) na nodra
-<ol>
+. Na noda kana e na tanoa.
-<li>
+   a) na noqu
+   b) na noda
+   c) na nodra
-<ol type="a">
+. Na nātou qele ni koro e dromu.
-<li> Oqo noqu vola. </li>
+   a) na nātou
-<li> Oqo nomu vale. </li>
+   b) na nomu
-<li> Sa malua na nodra motoka. </li>
+   c) na nodra
-<li> Sa marau na keda gone. </li>
-</ol>
-<li>
+. Na nomudou veivale ni vodo e matua.
+   a) na noqu
+   b) na nomudou
+   c) na noda
-<ol type="a">
+. Na nodra qele ni koro e sa dromu.
-<li> O cei na taga oqo? </li>
+   a) na nomu
-<li> O cei na nodratou vakaviti? </li>
+   b) na nodra
-<li> E vica na nomuni kerekere? </li>
+   c) na nātou
-<li> Sae toko yani nomu kamera? </li>
-</ol>
-</li>
+Answers:
-</ol>
+. b) na noda
+. b) na nomu
+. a) na nona
+. b) na noda
+. a) na nātou
+. b) na nomudou
+. b) na nodra
-Congratulations! You are now able to use possessive pronouns in Fijian! In the next lesson, we will learn about numbers and time in Fijian. Keep up the good work!
+== Conclusion ==
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use possessive pronouns in Fijian. You now know how to express ownership or possession using pronouns such as 'my', 'your', 'his', 'her', 'our', and 'their'. Remember to practice using possessive pronouns in sentences and questions to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will explore another aspect of Fijian grammar. Vinaka vakalevu (thank you) for your dedication and hard work in learning the Fijian language!
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+* [https://wikis.swarthmore.edu/ling073/Fijian/Grammar Fijian/Grammar - LING073]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fijian_language Fijian language - Wikipedia]
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-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fijian_language Fijian language - Wikipedia]
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