Language/Tosk-albanian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Tosk Albanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Tosk Albanian. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics first.
Introduction
The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership. It is also used to express relationships and to talk about experiences. In Tosk Albanian, the verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject pronoun.
Conjugation
The verb "have" is conjugated as follows:
| Subject | Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | kam | /kam/ | have |
| You (singular) | ke | /ke/ | have |
| He/She/It | ka | /ka/ | has |
| We | kemi | /kemi/ | have |
| You (plural) | keni | /keni/ | have |
| They | kanë | /kanə/ | have |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "have" in Tosk Albanian:
| Tosk Albanian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Unë kam një makinë. | /u:nə kam njə ma:ki:nə/ | I have a car. |
| Atyre u ka mbaruar qumështi. | /a:tirə u ka mba:ruar ku:məʃti/ | They have run out of milk. |
| Ne kemi një shtëpi. | /ne kemi njə ʃte:pi/ | We have a house. |
| Ju keni një fëmijë. | /ju keni njə fe:mi:jə/ | You have a child. |
| Ai ka një punë. | /ai ka njə pu:nə/ | He has a job. |
Dialogue
Let's look at a dialogue between two people using the verb "have":
- Person 1: A je gati? (Are you ready?)
- Person 2: Po, unë kam gjithçka që duhet. (Yes, I have everything I need.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned how to use the verb "have" in Tosk Albanian. We looked at the conjugation of the verb and saw some examples of how it is used in context.
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎