Language/Kinyarwanda/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Kinyarwanda learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Kinyarwanda. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in Kinyarwanda. It is used to express possession, ownership, or responsibility. It can also be used to express a state of being or an action that has been completed. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences.
Forms of the Verb "Have"
The verb "have" has two forms in Kinyarwanda: the present tense form and the past tense form.
Present Tense
The present tense form of the verb "have" is gutanga. It is used to express possession, ownership, or responsibility in the present.
| Kinyarwanda | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Gutanga | gu-tan-ga | Have |
Examples:
- Ndagutanga umugore. (I have a wife.)
- Uwagutanga abana? (Do you have children?)
Past Tense
The past tense form of the verb "have" is gutangiye. It is used to express possession, ownership, or responsibility in the past.
| Kinyarwanda | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Gutangiye | gu-tan-gi-ye | Had |
Examples:
- Ndagutangiye umugore. (I had a wife.)
- Uwagutangiye abana? (Did you have children?)
Usage
The verb "have" can be used in many different ways in Kinyarwanda. Here are some examples of how it can be used:
Possession
The verb "have" can be used to express possession, ownership, or responsibility.
Examples:
- Ndagutanga umugore. (I have a wife.)
- Uwagutanga abana? (Do you have children?)
State of Being
The verb "have" can also be used to express a state of being.
Examples:
- Ndagutanga umuriro. (I have a job.)
- Uwagutanga umuriro? (Do you have a job?)
Action Completed
The verb "have" can also be used to express an action that has been completed.
Examples:
- Ndagutanga kwishyura. (I have finished.)
- Uwagutanga kwishyura? (Have you finished?)
Dialogue
Here is a dialogue between two people using the verb "have":
- Person 1: Uwagutanga umugore? (Do you have a wife?)
- Person 2: Ndagutanga. (Yes, I do.)
To Improve
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