Language/Lao/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Lao. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in Lao. 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 it is used in sentences.
Forms of the Verb
The verb "have" has two forms in Lao: ມີ (mii) and ເຈົ້າ (jao). The form ມີ (mii) is used when the subject of the sentence is singular, and the form ເຈົ້າ (jao) is used when the subject of the sentence is plural.
Examples
| Lao | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ຂ້ອຍມີ | khoi mii | I have |
| ເຂົາເຈົ້າ | khao jao | We have |
Usage
The verb "have" is used to express possession, ownership, and relationships. It is also used to express actions that have been completed or are ongoing.
Possession
The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership.
| Lao | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ຂ້ອຍມີແມ່ | khoi mii mae | I have a mother |
| ເຂົາເຈົ້າບ້ານ | khao jao ban | We have a house |
Relationships
The verb "have" is also used to express relationships.
| Lao | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ຂ້ອຍມີພີ່ | khoi mii pii | I have an older brother |
| ເຂົາເຈົ້າຍຸດ | khao jao yut | We have a cousin |
Actions
The verb "have" is also used to express actions that have been completed or are ongoing.
| Lao | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ຂ້ອຍມີເສັ້ນ | khoi mii sen | I have eaten |
| ເຂົາເຈົ້າທຳ | khao jao tam | We are doing |
Dialogue
- Person 1: ຂ້ອຍມີພີ່ນ້ອງ (khoi mii pii nong) (I have a younger brother)
- Person 2: ເຂົາເຈົ້າມີນ້ອງຊາຍ (khao jao mii nong sai) (We have a nephew)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Lao. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences. To improve your Lao Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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