Language/Kirghiz/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
Hi Kirghiz learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Kirghiz. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We will also look at some examples of how to use the verb in context.
The verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. In Kirghiz, it is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. The conjugation of the verb "be" is as follows:
| Subject | Kirghiz | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | мен | men | I am |
| You (singular) | сен | sen | You are |
| He/She/It | ол | ol | He/She/It is |
| We | биз | biz | We are |
| You (plural) | сиз | siz | You are |
| They | олар | olar | They are |
Now let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "be" in sentences.
- Person 1: Мен адаммын. (Men adammyn.)
- Person 2: Сен ким? (Sen kim?)
- Person 1: Мен Айгерим. (Men Aigerim.)
Translation:
- Person 1: I am Aigerim.
- Person 2: Who are you?
- Person 1: I am Aigerim.
Now let's look at another example.
- Person 1: Сиз ким? (Siz kim?)
- Person 2: Биз төркемдер. (Biz törkemder.)
Translation:
- Person 1: Who are you?
- Person 2: We are a group.
As you can see, the verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. It is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. With practice, you will be able to use the verb "be" correctly in your conversations.
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