Language/Kabyle/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Kabyle learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Kabyle. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. We will also look at some examples of sentences using the verb "have".
The Verb "Have"
The verb "have" in Kabyle is "yefka". It is an irregular verb, which means that it does not follow the usual rules for conjugation. The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership, as well as to express a state of being.
Conjugation
The verb "have" is conjugated as follows:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| I | yefka | yefken |
| You | yefkes | yefkent |
| He/She/It | yefket | yefkent |
| We | yefken | yefkennent |
| You (plural) | yefkent | yefkennent |
| They | yefkent | yefkennent |
Examples
Here are some examples of sentences using the verb "have":
- Person 1: Yefka tesɣa? (Do you have a house?)
- Person 2: Ih, yefket tesɣa. (Yes, I have a house.)
- Person 1: Yefka tafat? (Do you have a car?)
- Person 2: Uhu, ur yefki ara tafat. (No, I don't have a car.)
- Person 1: Yefka tmurt? (Do you have a country?)
- Person 2: Ih, yefken tmurt. (Yes, we have a country.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Kabyle. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. We have also seen some examples of sentences using the verb "have".
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