Language/Classical-quechua/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Classical Quechua learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Classical Quechua. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics first.
Introduction
The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership in Classical Quechua. It is also used to express relationships between people, such as family members. In this lesson, we will look at how to use the verb "have" in different contexts.
Conjugation
The verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here is a table showing the conjugation of the verb "have" for different subjects:
| Subject | Classical Quechua | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | munayki | moo-nah-ykee | I have |
| You (singular) | munanki | moo-nah-nkee | You have |
| He/She/It | munani | moo-nah-nee | He/She/It has |
| We | munaykikuna | moo-nah-ykee-koo-nah | We have |
| You (plural) | munankikuna | moo-nah-nkee-koo-nah | You have |
| They | munanikuna | moo-nah-nee-koo-nah | They have |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "have" in Classical Quechua:
| Classical Quechua | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Munayki yachaywasi. | moo-nah-ykee yah-chah-yah-wee-see | I have a school. |
| Munanki yachaywasi. | moo-nah-nkee yah-chah-yah-wee-see | You have a school. |
| Munani yachaywasi. | moo-nah-nee yah-chah-yah-wee-see | He/She/It has a school. |
| Munaykikuna yachaywasikuna. | moo-nah-ykee-koo-nah yah-chah-yah-wee-see-koo-nah | We have schools. |
| Munankikuna yachaywasikuna. | moo-nah-nkee-koo-nah yah-chah-yah-wee-see-koo-nah | You have schools. |
| Munanikuna yachaywasikuna. | moo-nah-nee-koo-nah yah-chah-yah-wee-see-koo-nah | They have schools. |
Here is a dialogue using the verb "have":
- Person 1: Munayki taytay? (moo-nah-ykee tie-tie) Do I have a grandfather?
- Person 2: Arí, munayki taytay. (ah-ree, moo-nah-ykee tie-tie) Yes, you have a grandfather.
Cultural Information
In Classical Quechua, it is important to use the correct form of the verb "have" when talking about family members. For example, when talking about your father, you would use the third person singular form of the verb "have" (munani). This shows respect for the person you are talking about.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Classical Quechua. We have looked at the conjugation of the verb and seen some examples of how to use it in different contexts. We have also looked at the importance of using the correct form of the verb when talking about family members.
Now that you have learned how to use the verb "have" in Classical Quechua, why not try using it in a conversation with a native speaker? To improve your Classical Quechua Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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