Language/Tatar/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
Hi Tatar learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Tatar. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.
The verb "be" is used to describe a state or condition. In Tatar, it is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. The verb "be" is conjugated as follows:
| Subject | Tatar | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | булам | bulam | am |
| You (singular) | булсын | bulsyn | are |
| He/She/It | булып | bulyp | is |
| We | булыр | bulyr | are |
| You (plural) | булсын | bulsyn | are |
| They | булып | bulyp | are |
Let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "be" in sentences.
- Person 1: Мин татарча булам. (Min tatarcha bulam.) (I am Tatar.)
- Person 2: Син татарча булсын. (Sin tatarcha bulsyn.) (You are Tatar.)
- Person 1: Улар булып татарча. (Ular bulyp tatarcha.) (They are Tatar.)
- Person 2: Биз булыр татарча. (Biz bulyr tatarcha.) (We are Tatar.)
The verb "be" can also be used to describe an action that is happening in the present. For example:
- Person 1: Мин татарча булам. (Min tatarcha bulam.) (I am speaking Tatar.)
- Person 2: Син татарча булсын. (Sin tatarcha bulsyn.) (You are speaking Tatar.)
- Person 1: Улар булып татарча дилерләр. (Ular bulyp tatarcha dilerer.) (They are learning Tatar.)
- Person 2: Биз булыр татарча дилерләр. (Biz bulyr tatarcha dilerer.) (We are learning Tatar.)
The verb "be" can also be used to describe a future action. For example:
- Person 1: Мин татарча булам. (Min tatarcha bulam.) (I will be speaking Tatar.)
- Person 2: Син татарча булсын. (Sin tatarcha bulsyn.) (You will be speaking Tatar.)
- Person 1: Улар булып татарча дилерләр. (Ular bulyp tatarcha dilerer.) (They will be learning Tatar.)
- Person 2: Биз булыр татарча дилерләр. (Biz bulyr tatarcha dilerer.) (We will be learning Tatar.)
To improve your Tatar Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
That's it for this lesson! Now you know how to use the verb "be" in Tatar.
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