Language/Rundi/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Rundi learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Rundi. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics first.
Introduction
The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership. It is also used to express relationships between people. In Rundi, the verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject.
Conjugation
The verb "have" is conjugated as follows:
| Subject | Rundi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | ndagukunda | n-da-gu-kun-da | I have |
| You (singular) | ugukunda | u-gu-kun-da | You have |
| He/She | yagukunda | ya-gu-kun-da | He/She has |
| We | tuzagukunda | tu-za-gu-kun-da | We have |
| You (plural) | mbwagukunda | mbwa-gu-kun-da | You have |
| They | bazagukunda | ba-za-gu-kun-da | They have |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "have" in Rundi:
| Person | Rundi | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | Ndagukunda umwana. | n-da-gu-kun-da u-mwa-na | I have a child. |
| You (singular) | Ugukunda ibirori. | u-gu-kun-da i-bi-ro-ri | You have a house. |
| He/She | Yagukunda umuriro. | ya-gu-kun-da u-mu-ri-ro | He/She has a job. |
| We | Tuzagukunda ibintu byinshi. | tu-za-gu-kun-da i-bin-tu byin-shi | We have many things. |
| You (plural) | Mbwagukunda abana. | mbwa-gu-kun-da a-ba-na | You have children. |
| They | Bazagukunda ibirori. | ba-za-gu-kun-da i-bi-ro-ri | They have a house. |
Dialogue
Let's look at a dialogue to see how the verb "have" is used in context:
- Person 1: Ndagukunda umwana? (Do I have a child?)
- Person 2: Oya, ugukunda umwana. (Yes, you have a child.)
- Person 1: Yagukunda umuriro? (Does he/she have a job?)
- Person 2: Oya, yagukunda umuriro. (Yes, he/she has a job.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned how to use the verb "have" in Rundi. We looked at the conjugation of the verb and saw some examples of how it is used in context.
Now that you know how to use the verb "have" in Rundi, why not practice with a native speaker? Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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