Language/Standard-arabic/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Standard Arabic. We will look at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts.
Conjugation
The verb "have" in Standard Arabic is conjugated as follows:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| I | ูุฏู (laday) | ูุฏููุง (ladayna) |
| You (masc.) | ูุฏูู (ladayka) | ูุฏููู (ladaykum) |
| You (fem.) | ูุฏููู (ladayki) | ูุฏููู (ladaykuna) |
| He/She | ูุฏูู (ladayhu) | ูุฏููู (ladayhum) |
| We | ูุฏููุง (ladayna) | ูุฏููุง (ladayna) |
Examples
Here are some examples of how the verb "have" is used in Standard Arabic:
| Standard Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ูุฏู ุฃุฎุชู (laday ukhtee) | /la.de ak.tee/ | I have a sister |
| ูุฏููู ูุชุงุจ (ladayki kitab) | /la.de.ki ki.tab/ | You (fem.) have a book |
| ูุฏููู ู ุดููุฉ (ladayhum mushkila) | /la.de.hum mu.ลกki.la/ | They have a problem |
| ูุฏููุง ุนุทูุฉ (ladayna atala) | /la.de.na a.ta.la/ | We have a holiday |
Usage
The verb "have" is used in Standard Arabic to express possession or ownership. It is also used to express relationships, such as family members or friends.
Dialogue
Here is an example of a dialogue in Standard Arabic using the verb "have":
- Person 1: ูุฏููู ุฃุฎ (ladayki ukh) /la.de.ki ak/ Do you have a brother?
- Person 2: ูุนู ูุฏู ุฃุฎุง (na'am laday ukha) /na.am la.de ak.a/ Yes, I have a brother.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Standard Arabic. We have looked at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. We have also seen an example of a dialogue using the verb.
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