Language/Tosk-albanian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
Hi Tosk Albanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "to be" in Tosk Albanian. We will look at the conjugation of the verb, as well as some examples of how it is used in sentences.
Conjugation
The verb "to be" in Tosk Albanian is "jam". It is an irregular verb, and its conjugation is as follows:
| Person | Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | jam | /dʒam/ | am |
| You (singular) | je | /dʒe/ | are |
| He/She/It | është | /əʃtə/ | is |
| We | jemi | /dʒemi/ | are |
| You (plural) | jeni | /dʒeni/ | are |
| They | janë | /dʒanə/ | are |
Examples
Let's look at some examples of how the verb "to be" is used in sentences.
- Person 1: Unë jam një mësues. ( /u.nə dʒam njə mə.su.ɛs/ ) (I am a teacher.)
- Person 2: A je i/e lumtur? ( /a dʒe i/ɛ lu.mtur/ ) (Are you happy?)
- Person 1: Po, unë jam shumë i/e lumtur. ( /po u.nə dʒam ʃu.mə i/ɛ lu.mtur/ ) (Yes, I am very happy.)
Cultural Information
Tosk Albanian is spoken by about 6 million people in Albania, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. It is the official language of Albania and Kosovo. It is also one of the official languages of North Macedonia.
Tosk Albanian is a member of the Indo-European language family. It is closely related to Gheg Albanian, which is spoken in the northern part of the country.
Tosk Albanian is written using the Latin alphabet. It has been influenced by many other languages, including Greek, Turkish, and Italian.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "to be" in Tosk Albanian. We have looked at the conjugation of the verb, as well as some examples of how it is used in sentences.
To improve your Tosk Albanian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!