Language/Western-frisian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
Hi Western Frisian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Western Frisian. We will look at the grammar rules and some examples. Let's get started! 🤩
Rules
In Western Frisian, there are two ways to give your opinion: 1. Using the verb "to think" (tinke) 2. Using the verb "to say" (sizze)
When using the verb "to think", you can use the following structure: Subject + tinke + dat + subject + verb + object
For example: Ik tinke dat it bêste is om nei skoalle te gean. (I think that it is best to go to school.)
When using the verb "to say", you can use the following structure: Subject + sizze + dat + subject + verb + object
For example: Ik sizze dat it bêste is om nei skoalle te gean. (I say that it is best to go to school.)
Examples
| Western Frisian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ik tinke dat it bêste is om nei skoalle te gean. | /ɪk tɪŋkə dɑt ɪt bɛstə ɪz ɔm nɛi skoːlə tə ɣɛːn/ | I think that it is best to go to school. |
| Ik sizze dat it bêste is om nei skoalle te gean. | /ɪk sɪzə dɑt ɪt bɛstə ɪz ɔm nɛi skoːlə tə ɣɛːn/ | I say that it is best to go to school. |
| Wy tinke dat it bêste is om nei skoalle te gean. | /vi tɪŋkə dɑt ɪt bɛstə ɪz ɔm nɛi skoːlə tə ɣɛːn/ | We think that it is best to go to school. |
| Wy sizze dat it bêste is om nei skoalle te gean. | /vi sɪzə dɑt ɪt bɛstə ɪz ɔm nɛi skoːlə tə ɣɛːn/ | We say that it is best to go to school. |
Quiz
Test your knowledge of giving your opinion in Western Frisian with the following quiz:
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Hoe kinne jo jo miening jaan yn it Westerlauwersk Frysk? | Jo kinne jo miening jaan troch it brûken fan de wurden 'tinke' en 'sizze'. |
| Wat is de struktuer foar it brûken fan 'tinke'? | Subject + tinke + dat + subject + verb + object |
| Wat is de struktuer foar it brûken fan 'sizze'? | Subject + sizze + dat + subject + verb + object |
To improve your Western Frisian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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