Language/Southern-sotho/Grammar/Pronouns
Hi Southern Sotho learners! 😊
In today's lesson, we will be discussing the basics of Southern Sotho pronouns. We will look at the different types of pronouns, how they are used in sentences, and how to correctly form them. By the end of this lesson, you should have a good understanding of Southern Sotho pronouns.
Types of Pronouns
Southern Sotho has two main types of pronouns: personal pronouns and possessive pronouns.
Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns are used to refer to people or things. They can be used as the subject or object of a sentence. Here are some examples of personal pronouns in Southern Sotho:
- Ke - I/me
- O - You (singular)
- Re - He/she/it
- Ba - We/us
- Rea - They/them
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession. They are formed by adding the suffix -ng to the personal pronoun. Here are some examples of possessive pronouns in Southern Sotho:
- Keng - Mine
- Ong - Yours (singular)
- Reng - His/hers/its
- Bang - Ours
- Reang - Theirs
Sentence Formation
Now that you know the different types of pronouns, let's look at how to use them in sentences.
When using personal pronouns, they should always come before the verb. For example:
- Ke o tšwela - I am going
- Re o tšwela - He/she/it is going
- Ba o tšwela - We are going
- Rea o tšwela - They are going
When using possessive pronouns, they should always come after the noun. For example:
- Mokgwa wa keng - My dog
- Mokgwa wa ong - Your dog (singular)
- Mokgwa wa reng - His/her/its dog
- Mokgwa wa bang - Our dog
- Mokgwa wa reang - Their dog
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