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Fijian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Pronouns and Possession → Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns are an essential part of the Fijian language, as they allow speakers to express possession and ownership in a concise and clear way. In this lesson, we will learn how to use possessive pronouns in Fijian, including how to form them and how to use them in sentences and questions.

Possessive Pronouns

In Fijian, there are six possessive pronouns that correspond to the different grammatical persons and numbers. These are:

Pronoun	Singular	Plural
My	au noqu	keitou
Your	iko nomu	kemuni
His/Her/Its	na nona	na nodra
Our	keitou tau	keitou mada
Their	na nodrau	na nodratou

Let's take a closer look at each of these possessive pronouns and how to use them in sentences.

Au noqu (my)

Au noqu vale. (This is my house.)
Au noqu i-sulu. (This is my skirt.)

Iko nomu (your)

Iko nomu sima. (This is your car.)
Iko nomu i-wau. (This is your canoe.)

Na nona (his/her/its)

Na nona vale. (This is his/her/its house.)
Na nona i-uta. (This is his/her/its land.)

Keitou tau (our)

Keitou tau vale. (This is our house.)
Keitou tau saumi. (This is our dog.)

Na nodra (their)

Na nodra vale. (This is their house.)
Na nodra i-yau. (This is their fish.)

Keitou mada (our)

Keitou mada qele. (This is our kitchen.)
Keitou mada i-ka. (This is our food.)

As you can see from these examples, possessive pronouns are used to indicate who an object belongs to in Fijian. In English, possessive pronouns are often used before a noun, such as "my car" or "our house". However, in Fijian, the possessive pronoun comes after the noun, as shown in the examples above.

It's important to note that in Fijian, possessive pronouns agree in gender and number with the noun being possessed. For example, if the noun is singular and masculine, then the possessive pronoun should be in the singular masculine form. Similarly, if the noun is plural and feminine, then the possessive pronoun should be in the plural feminine form.

Practice Exercise

Let's practice using possessive pronouns in sentences and questions.

Translate the following sentences from English to Fijian.

This is my book.
That is your house.
Their car is fast.
Our children are happy.

Ask the following questions in Fijian.

Whose bag is this?
Who is their teacher?
How big is your family?
Is this your camera?

Answers:

1. Oqo noqu vola.
2. Oqo nomu vale.
3. Sa malua na nodra motoka.
4. Sa marau na keda gone.
1. O cei na taga oqo?
2. O cei na nodratou vakaviti?
3. E vica na nomuni kerekere?
4. Sae toko yani nomu kamera?

Congratulations! You are now able to use possessive pronouns in Fijian! In the next lesson, we will learn about numbers and time in Fijian. Keep up the good work!

Table of Contents - Fijian Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Possession

Numbers and Time

Basic Sentence Structure

Family and Relationships

Fijian Etiquette

Food and Dining

Questions and Interrogatives

Travel and Transportation

Fijian Festivals and Celebrations

Adjectives and Adverbs

Weather and Seasons

Fijian Music and Dance

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Work and Professions

Fijian Sports and Recreation

Imperatives and Requests

Shopping and Money

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