Language/Morisyen/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Morisyen. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.
Introduction
The verb "be" is one of the most important verbs in any language. In Morisyen, it is used to express existence, identity, location, and other states. It is also used to form the passive voice.
Forms of the Verb "Be"
The verb "be" has three forms in Morisyen:
| Morisyen | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ny | /ni/ | I am |
| ny | /ni/ | You are |
| ny | /ni/ | He/She/It is |
Note that the verb "be" does not change depending on the subject.
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "be" in Morisyen:
- Person 1: Ny mwen? (What am I?)
- Person 2: Ou se yon moun. (You are a person.)
- Person 1: Ny li? (What is he/she/it?)
- Person 2: Li se yon zwazo. (He/She/It is a bird.)
- Person 1: Ny nou? (What are we?)
- Person 2: Nou se moun. (We are people.)
Passive Voice
The verb "be" can also be used to form the passive voice in Morisyen. To do this, the verb "be" is conjugated in the third person singular form and followed by the past participle of the main verb.
For example:
- Active: Li manje yon pom. (He/She/It eats an apple.)
- Passive: Yon pom te manje. (An apple was eaten.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "be" in Morisyen. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We have also seen how to form the passive voice.
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