Language/Javanese/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
Hi Javanese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Javanese. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics first.
The verb "be" is used to express existence, identity, and location. In Javanese, it is conjugated differently depending on the subject.
Conjugation
The verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here is a table of the conjugations:
| Subject | Javanese | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | aku | ah-koo | I am |
| You (singular) | sampeyan | sahm-pay-yahn | You are |
| He/She/It | dhewe | dheh-weh | He/She/It is |
| We | kita | kee-tah | We are |
| You (plural) | sampeyan-sampeyan | sahm-pay-yahn-sahm-pay-yahn | You are |
| They | dhewe-dhewe | dheh-weh-dheh-weh | They are |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "be" in Javanese:
- Person 1: Apa sampeyan? (What are you?)
- Person 2: Aku guru Jawa. (I am a Javanese teacher.)
- Person 1: Dhewe guru Jawa? (Is he/she/it a Javanese teacher?)
- Person 2: Iya, dhewe guru Jawa. (Yes, he/she/it is a Javanese teacher.)
- Person 1: Kita guru Jawa? (Are we Javanese teachers?)
- Person 2: Iya, kita guru Jawa. (Yes, we are Javanese teachers.)
- Person 1: Apa sampeyan-sampeyan? (What are you all?)
- Person 2: Dhewe-dhewe guru Jawa. (They are Javanese teachers.)
Tips
To improve your Javanese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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