Language/Esperanto/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Esperanto learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Esperanto. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use it in sentences.
Introduction
The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership. It is also used to express relationships between people. In Esperanto, the verb "have" is expressed using the verb "havi".
Pronunciation
The verb "havi" is pronounced as "HAH-vee".
Conjugation
The verb "havi" is conjugated as follows:
| Esperanto | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| mi havas | mee HAH-vahs | I have |
| vi havas | vee HAH-vahs | you have |
| li havas | lee HAH-vahs | he has |
| ŝi havas | shee HAH-vahs | she has |
| ĝi havas | ghee HAH-vahs | it has |
| ni havas | nee HAH-vahs | we have |
| ili havas | ee-lee HAH-vahs | they have |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "havi" in sentences:
| Esperanto | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Mi havas hundon. | mee HAH-vahs HOON-dohn | I have a dog. |
| Vi havas fraton. | vee HAH-vahs FRAH-tohn | You have a brother. |
| Li havas amikon. | lee HAH-vahs ah-MEE-kohn | He has a friend. |
| Ŝi havas gepatrojn. | shee HAH-vahs geh-PAH-troyn | She has parents. |
| Ĝi havas domon. | ghee HAH-vahs DOH-mohn | It has a house. |
| Ni havas infanojn. | nee HAH-vahs een-FAH-noyn | We have children. |
| Ili havas kuzojn. | ee-lee HAH-vahs KOO-zoyn | They have cousins. |
Dialogue
Let's look at a dialogue to see how the verb "havi" is used in context:
- Person 1: Ĉu vi havas fraton? (choo vee HAH-vahs FRAH-tohn) (Do you have a brother?)
- Person 2: Jes, mi havas fraton. (yehs, mee HAH-vahs FRAH-tohn) (Yes, I have a brother.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned how to use the verb "havi" in Esperanto. We looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use it in sentences. To improve your Esperanto Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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