Language/Avaric/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
Hi Avaric learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on the verb "be". As you know, "be" is a very important verb in any language, including Avaric. Understanding how to use it properly is essential to mastering this language!
The Basics
The verb "be" is used to describe a particular state or condition of someone or something. In Avaric, "be" is translated as "dehə" (for the present tense) and "deham" (for the past tense).
Here are some examples:
| Avaric | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| dehə | /dehə/ | am, is, are |
| deham | /dehəm/ | was, were |
Present Tense
Let's start with the present tense. In Avaric, the present tense of "be" has only one form: "dehə".
Here are some examples:
- The apple **is** red. (Sirok dehəy.)
- You **are** beautiful. (Sirem dehəs.)
- We **are** hungry. (Tin dehəs.)
As you can see, "dehə" is used to describe a state or condition in the present tense.
Now let's practice using "dehə" in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Са газму дех? (Sa gazmu deh?) - Are you hungry?
- Person 2: Ха, дехəр. (Kha, dehər.) - Yes, I am.
Past Tense
In Avaric, the past tense of "be" has only one form: "deham". Here are some examples:
- The apple **was** red. (Sirok dehamı.)
- You **were** beautiful. (Sirem dehamıs.)
- We **were** hungry. (Tin dehamıs.)
Now let's practice using "deham" in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Таги, ала газму дех? (Tagi, ala gazmu deh?) - Hey, weren't you hungry yesterday?
- Person 2: Ала, магьар дехам. (Ala, mahaar deham.) - No, I was full.
Negation
To form a negative statement in Avaric, we use the negative particle "ма" (ma) and place it before the verb. Here are some examples:
- The apple **is not** red. (Sirok ma dehəy.)
- You **are not** beautiful. (Sirem ma dehəs.)
- We **are not** hungry. (Tin ma dehəs.)
Questions
To form a question in Avaric, we simply exchange the subject and the verb. Here are some examples:
- **Is** the apple red? (Sirok dehə mi?)
- **Are** you beautiful? (Sirem dehəs mi?)
- **Are** we hungry? (Tin dehəs mi?)
Summary
To summarize, "be" is an essential verb to master in Avaric. In the present tense, "dehə" is used to describe a state or condition. In the past tense, "deham" is used. Remember to use the negative particle "ма" for negative statements and to exchange the subject and the verb for questions.
To improve your Avaric Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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