Language/Classical-quechua/Grammar/Conditional-Mood
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In today's lesson, we will be discussing the conditional mood in Classical Quechua. This is an important part of the language and it is essential to understand it if you want to communicate effectively in Quechua.
Overview
The conditional mood is used to express a hypothetical situation or a condition that must be fulfilled in order for something to happen. It is also used to express wishes, requests, and suggestions. In Classical Quechua, the conditional mood is formed by adding the suffix -sqa to the verb stem.
Examples
Here are some examples of the conditional mood in Classical Quechua:
- Runa-sqa - If I were a person
- Yachay-sqa - If I knew
- Llank'ay-sqa - If I worked
- Mana-sqa - If I had
Formation
The conditional mood is formed by adding the suffix -sqa to the verb stem. The verb stem is the part of the verb that remains after all the suffixes have been removed. For example, the verb stem of the verb yachay (to know) is yacha. Therefore, the conditional form of the verb yachay is yachay-sqa.
It is important to note that the verb stem can change depending on the tense and person. For example, the verb stem of the verb yachay in the first person singular present tense is yachay. Therefore, the conditional form of the verb yachay in the first person singular present tense is yachay-sqa.
Usage
The conditional mood is used to express a hypothetical situation or a condition that must be fulfilled in order for something to happen. It is also used to express wishes, requests, and suggestions.
For example, the sentence Runa-sqa (If I were a person) expresses a hypothetical situation. The sentence Yachay-sqa (If I knew) expresses a condition that must be fulfilled in order for something to happen. The sentence Llank'ay-sqa (If I worked) expresses a wish or request. And the sentence Mana-sqa (If I had) expresses a suggestion.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the conditional mood is an important part of Classical Quechua. It is used to express a hypothetical situation or a condition that must be fulfilled in order for something to happen, as well as wishes, requests, and suggestions. It is formed by adding the suffix -sqa to the verb stem.
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