Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar/Pronouns
Hi Plateau Malagasy learners! 😊
In today's lesson, we will be discussing the use of pronouns in Plateau Malagasy. Pronouns are an important part of any language, and Plateau Malagasy is no exception. We will look at the different types of pronouns, how they are used, and some examples of their usage.
Types of Pronouns
There are three main types of pronouns in Plateau Malagasy: personal, possessive, and demonstrative.
Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns are used to refer to people or things. They can be singular or plural, and they can be either masculine or feminine.
The following table shows the personal pronouns in Plateau Malagasy:
| Singular | Plural | | -------- | ------ | | ny | zay | | ny | zay | | ny | zay |
For example:
- Ny manana aho - I am eating
- Zay manana aho - We are eating
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns are used to indicate ownership or possession. They can also be used to indicate a relationship between two people.
The following table shows the possessive pronouns in Plateau Malagasy:
| Singular | Plural | | -------- | ------ | | ny | zay | | ny | zay | | ny | zay |
For example:
- Ny zanako aho - This is my child
- Zay zanako aho - These are our children
Demonstrative Pronouns
Demonstrative pronouns are used to point out or identify a person or thing. They can be either singular or plural, and they can be either masculine or feminine.
The following table shows the demonstrative pronouns in Plateau Malagasy:
| Singular | Plural | | -------- | ------ | | izany | izay | | izany | izay | | izany | izay |
For example:
- Izany no mpanoratra aho - This is my writer
- Izay no mpanoratra aho - These are my writers
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