Language/Classical-quechua/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
Hi Classical Quechua learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Classical Quechua. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We will also look at some examples of how to use the verb in context.
Introduction
The verb "be" is one of the most important verbs in any language. In Classical Quechua, it is used to express existence, identity, location, and other states of being. The verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.
Conjugation
The verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. Here is a table of the conjugations for the verb "be":
| Subject | Classical Quechua | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | munayki | moo-nah-ykee | I am |
| You (singular) | munanki | moo-nah-nkee | You are |
| He/She/It | munani | moo-nah-nee | He/She/It is |
| We | munaykikuna | moo-nah-ykee-koo-nah | We are |
| You (plural) | munankikuna | moo-nah-nkee-koo-nah | You are |
| They | munanikuna | moo-nah-nee-koo-nah | They are |
Examples
Now that we have seen the conjugations of the verb "be", let's look at some examples of how to use it in sentences.
- Person 1: Munayki. (I am.)
- Person 2: Munanki. (You are.)
- Person 1: Munanikuna. (They are.)
- Person 2: Munaykikuna. (We are.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "be" in Classical Quechua. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We have also seen some examples of how to use the verb in context.
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