Language/Breton/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Breton. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in Breton. It is used to express possession, relationships, and other ideas. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.
Conjugation
The verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here is a table of the conjugations:
| Subject | Breton | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | am eus | /am ɛs/ | have |
| You (singular) | out eus | /ut ɛs/ | have |
| He/She/It | en deus | /ɛn dɛs/ | has |
| We | hon eus | /hɔn ɛs/ | have |
| You (plural) | ho peus | /ho pɛs/ | have |
| They | o deus | /o dɛs/ | have |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "have" in sentences:
| Breton | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Am eus un tammig a vuhez | /am ɛs ɑ̃n tɑmiɡ ɑ vyhɛz/ | I have a little bit of life |
| Out eus ur gwir vignon | /ut ɛs ɑr gwir viɲɔ̃/ | You have a true friend |
| En deus ur c'harr-tan | /ɛn dɛs ɑr kar-tɑ̃/ | He has a car |
| Hon eus ur c'hoarier | /hɔn ɛs ɑr kwarjɛr/ | We have a player |
| Ho peus ur c'hleñved | /ho pɛs ɑr klɛ̃vɛd/ | You have a disease |
| O deus ur c'hozh-yezh | /o dɛs ɑr koʒ-jɛz/ | They have an old language |
Dialogue
Let's look at a dialogue between two people using the verb "have":
- Person 1: Peus un tammig a vuhez? (/pɛs ɑn tɑmiɡ ɑ vyhɛz/) (Do you have a little bit of life?)
- Person 2: Ya, am eus. (/jaː am ɛs/) (Yes, I have.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned how to use the verb "have" in Breton. We looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We also saw a dialogue between two people using the verb.
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