Language/Marathi/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
Hi Marathi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Marathi. 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 Marathi, it is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. The verb "be" is conjugated as follows:
| Marathi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| आहे | āhē | I am |
| तू आहे | tū āhē | You are |
| त्याच आहे | tyāc āhē | He/She/It is |
| आम्ही आहोत | āmhī āhot | We are |
| तुम्ही आहात | tumhī āhāt | You (plural) are |
| त्यांनी आहेत | tyānnī āhēt | They are |
Let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "be" in Marathi sentences:
- Person 1: आहे का? (āhē kā?) (What's up?)
- Person 2: मी ठीक आहे. (mī ṭhīk āhē.) (I'm fine.)
- Person 1: तू कुठे आहे? (tū kuṭhē āhē?) (Where are you?)
- Person 2: मी घरी आहे. (mī gharrī āhē.) (I'm at home.)
You can also use the verb "be" to describe a location or situation. For example:
- मी आज काही विद्यालयात आहे. (mī āj kāhī vidyālayāt āhē.) (I'm at school today.)
- त्याच आज काही कामात आहे. (tyāc āj kāhī kāmāt āhē.) (He/She/It is working today.)
To improve your Marathi Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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