Language/Fon/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
Hi Fon learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Fon. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.
Introduction
The verb "be" is one of the most important verbs in any language. It is used to express existence, identity, location, and other states of being. In Fon, the verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence.
Conjugation
The verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. Here are the conjugations for the verb "be" in Fon:
| Subject | Fon | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | mɔ́ | moh | am |
| You (singular) | wɔ́ | woh | are |
| He/She/It | yɔ́ | yoh | is |
| We | mɔ́n | mohn | are |
| You (plural) | wɔ́n | wohn | are |
| They | yɔ́n | yohn | are |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "be" in Fon:
- Person 1: Mɔ́ ní? (moh nee?) - Who am I?
- Person 2: Ɔ́ mɔ́ ɖò (oh moh thoh) - You are the one.
- Person 1: Wɔ́ ní? (woh nee?) - Who are you?
- Person 2: Ɔ́ wɔ́ ɖò (oh woh thoh) - I am the one.
- Person 1: Yɔ́ ní? (yoh nee?) - Who is he/she/it?
- Person 2: Ɔ́ yɔ́ ɖò (oh yoh thoh) - He/She/It is the one.
- Person 1: Mɔ́n ní? (mohn nee?) - Who are we?
- Person 2: Ɔ́ mɔ́n ɖò (oh mohn thoh) - We are the ones.
- Person 1: Wɔ́n ní? (wohn nee?) - Who are you (plural)?
- Person 2: Ɔ́ wɔ́n ɖò (oh wohn thoh) - You are the ones.
- Person 1: Yɔ́n ní? (yohn nee?) - Who are they?
- Person 2: Ɔ́ yɔ́n ɖò (oh yohn thoh) - They are the ones.
Conclusion
Now you know how to use the verb "be" in Fon. To improve your Fon Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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