Language/Borana-arsi-guji-oromo/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo. 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".
Present Tense
The present tense of the verb "have" in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo is gara. It is used to express possession or ownership of something.
Examples
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ani gara bokka. | Ah-nee gah-rah boh-kah. | I have a book. |
| Ani gara qaalluu. | Ah-nee gah-rah kah-loo. | I have a house. |
| Ani gara daa'ima. | Ah-nee gah-rah dah-ee-mah. | I have a car. |
Past Tense
The past tense of the verb "have" in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo is gari. It is used to express possession or ownership of something that happened in the past.
Examples
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ani gari bokka. | Ah-nee gah-ree boh-kah. | I had a book. |
| Ani gari qaalluu. | Ah-nee gah-ree kah-loo. | I had a house. |
| Ani gari daa'ima. | Ah-nee gah-ree dah-ee-mah. | I had a car. |
Future Tense
The future tense of the verb "have" in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo is garu. It is used to express possession or ownership of something that will happen in the future.
Examples
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ani garu bokka. | Ah-nee gah-roo boh-kah. | I will have a book. |
| Ani garu qaalluu. | Ah-nee gah-roo kah-loo. | I will have a house. |
| Ani garu daa'ima. | Ah-nee gah-roo dah-ee-mah. | I will have a car. |
Dialogue
Here is an example dialogue using the verb "have" in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo:
- Person 1: Ani gara bokka. (Ah-nee gah-rah boh-kah. I have a book.)
- Person 2: Ani gara qaalluu. (Ah-nee gah-rah kah-loo. I have a house.)
- Person 1: Ani garu daa'ima. (Ah-nee gah-roo dah-ee-mah. I will have a car.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo. 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". To improve your Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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