Language/Amharic/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Amharic. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics first.
The verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. It is used to talk about things like location, possession, and identity. In Amharic, the verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject.
The verb "be" is conjugated as follows:
| Subject | Amharic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | α₯α αα | ene nen | I am |
| You (singular) | α₯αα± αα | ersu neh | You are |
| He/She/It | α₯αα΅ αα | ersu neh | He/She/It is |
| We | α₯α αα | ena nen | We are |
| You (plural) | α₯αα΅αα αα | ersuna neh | You are |
| They | α₯αα΅αα αα | ersuna neh | They are |
Let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "be" in Amharic.
- Person 1: α₯α α ααα αα (I am Amharic)
- Person 2: α₯αα± α ααα αα (You are Amharic)
- Person 1: α₯α α ααα α°ααα¨α΅ αα (I speak Amharic)
- Person 2: α₯αα± α ααα α°ααα¨α΅ αα (You speak Amharic)
As you can see, the verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. It is used to talk about things like location, possession, and identity.
Now let's look at some other examples of how to use the verb "be" in Amharic.
- Person 1: α₯α α ααα α¨αααα© αα (I am a native Amharic speaker)
- Person 2: α₯αα± α ααα α¨αααα© αα (You are a native Amharic speaker)
- Person 1: α₯α α ααα α¨αααα© αα (I am a native Amharic speaker)
- Person 2: α₯αα± α ααα α¨αααα© αα (You are a native Amharic speaker)
As you can see, the verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. It is used to talk about things like location, possession, and identity.
To improve your Amharic Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
That's it for this lesson! Now you know how to use the verb "be" in Amharic.
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