Language/Sudanese-arabic/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Sudanese Arabic. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use it in different contexts.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in Sudanese Arabic. It is used to express possession, ownership, and relationships. It is also used to express actions that have been completed or are ongoing. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use it in different contexts.
Forms of the Verb "Have"
The verb "have" has two forms in Sudanese Arabic:
- The present tense form: لدي (laday)
- The past tense form: كان لدي (kaan laday)
The present tense form is used to express possession, ownership, and relationships. It is also used to express actions that are ongoing. For example:
- لدي أخت (laday ukht) - I have a sister
- لدي بيت (laday bayt) - I have a house
- لدي عمل (laday amal) - I have a job
The past tense form is used to express actions that have been completed. For example:
- كان لدي أخت (kaan laday ukht) - I had a sister
- كان لدي بيت (kaan laday bayt) - I had a house
- كان لدي عمل (kaan laday amal) - I had a job
Examples
| Sudanese Arabic | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| لدي أخت | laday ukht | I have a sister |
| لدي بيت | laday bayt | I have a house |
| لدي عمل | laday amal | I have a job |
| كان لدي أخت | kaan laday ukht | I had a sister |
| كان لدي بيت | kaan laday bayt | I had a house |
| كان لدي عمل | kaan laday amal | I had a job |
Dialogue
- Person 1: لدي بيت (laday bayt) - I have a house
- Person 2: وأنا لدي بيت (wa ana laday bayt) - And I have a house
- Person 1: كان لدي بيت (kaan laday bayt) - I had a house
- Person 2: وأنا كان لدي بيت (wa ana kaan laday bayt) - And I had a house
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Sudanese Arabic. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use it in different contexts. To improve your Sudanese Arabic Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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