Language/Amharic/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Amharic. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use it in sentences.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in Amharic. It is used to express possession, ownership, or a relationship between two people. It can also be used to express an action that has been completed. To improve your Amharic Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Conjugation of "Have"
The verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. The table below shows the conjugation of the verb "have" for the first person singular (I have), second person singular (you have), third person singular (he/she/it has), and first person plural (we have).
| Person | Amharic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | አለኝ | ah-leh-neh | I have |
| You | አለዎ | ah-leh-woh | You have |
| He/She/It | አለ | ah-leh | He/She/It has |
| We | አሉኝ | ah-loo-neh | We have |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "have" in Amharic.
| Person | Amharic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | እኔ አለኝ | eh-neh ah-leh-neh | I have |
| You | እርሱ አለዎ | eh-reh-soo ah-leh-woh | You have |
| He/She/It | እነዚህ አለ | eh-neh-zih ah-leh | He/She/It has |
| We | እኛ አሉኝ | eh-nah ah-loo-neh | We have |
- Person 1: እኔ አለኝ (eh-neh ah-leh-neh) - I have
- Person 2: እርሱ አለዎ (eh-reh-soo ah-leh-woh) - You have
- Person 1: እነዚህ አለ (eh-neh-zih ah-leh) - He/She/It has
- Person 2: እኛ አሉኝ (eh-nah ah-loo-neh) - We have
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Amharic. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use it in sentences. We have also seen some examples of how to use the verb in context.
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