Language/Danish/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Danish learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Danish. We will look at the conjugation of the verb, its usage in sentences, and some examples.
Conjugation
The verb "have" is conjugated as follows:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| I | har | har |
| You | har | har |
| He/She/It | har | har |
| We | har | har |
| You (plural) | har | har |
| They | har | har |
Usage
The verb "have" is used in many different ways in Danish. It can be used to express possession, ownership, or to indicate that something is happening.
Possession
The verb "have" is used to express possession in Danish. For example:
- Jeg har en bil. (I have a car.)
- Vi har et hus. (We have a house.)
Ownership
The verb "have" is also used to express ownership in Danish. For example:
- Hun har en hund. (She has a dog.)
- De har en kat. (They have a cat.)
Indicating Something is Happening
The verb "have" is also used to indicate that something is happening. For example:
- Vi har en fest. (We are having a party.)
- Han har en møde. (He is having a meeting.)
Examples
Here are some examples of how the verb "have" is used in Danish:
| Danish | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Jeg har en bil. | yay har en bill | I have a car. |
| Vi har et hus. | vee har et hoos | We have a house. |
| Hun har en hund. | hoon har en hoond | She has a dog. |
| De har en kat. | dee har en kat | They have a cat. |
| Vi har en fest. | vee har en fest | We are having a party. |
| Han har en møde. | han har en moo-deh | He is having a meeting. |
Dialogue
Here is an example dialogue using the verb "have":
- Person 1: Har du en bil? (Do you have a car?)
- Person 2: Ja, jeg har en bil. (Yes, I have a car.)
- Person 1: Hvor mange børn har du? (How many children do you have?)
- Person 2: Jeg har to børn. (I have two children.)
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