Language/Libyan-arabic/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Libyan Arabic. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. We will also look at some examples of sentences using the verb "have".
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in Libyan Arabic. It is used to express possession, ownership, or a relationship between two people. It can also be used to express an action that has been completed. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb "have" and how it is used in different contexts.
Forms of the Verb "Have"
The verb "have" has three forms in Libyan Arabic:
- ḥāb (present tense)
- ḥib (past tense)
- ḥabu (future tense)
The verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. For example, if the subject is a male, the verb is conjugated as follows:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| I | ḥāb | ḥibna |
| You (m) | ḥib | ḥibtum |
| He | ḥib | ḥibū |
| We | ḥibnā | ḥibnā |
| You (f) | ḥibti | ḥibtum |
| They (m) | ḥibū | ḥibū |
| They (f) | ḥibtū | ḥibtū |
If the subject is a female, the verb is conjugated as follows:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| I | ḥāb | ḥibni |
| You (m) | ḥib | ḥibtum |
| She | ḥib | ḥibat |
| We | ḥibnā | ḥibnā |
| You (f) | ḥibti | ḥibtum |
| They (m) | ḥibū | ḥibū |
| They (f) | ḥibtū | ḥibtū |
Examples
Here are some examples of sentences using the verb "have":
- Person 1: Ḥāb l-ḥadīda? (Do you have iron?)
- Person 2: Ḥib. (Yes, I have.)
- Person 1: Ḥāb l-ḥadīda? (Do you have iron?)
- Person 2: Ḥabu. (No, I don't have.)
- Person 1: Ḥāb l-ḥadīda? (Do you have iron?)
- Person 2: Ḥibna. (Yes, we have.)
- Person 1: Ḥāb l-ḥadīda? (Do you have iron?)
- Person 2: Ḥibat. (Yes, she has.)
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