Language/Central-atlas-tamazight/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Central Atlas Tamazight learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Central Atlas Tamazight. 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 Central Atlas Tamazight, the verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject pronoun.
Conjugation
The verb "have" is conjugated as follows:
| Subject | Central Atlas Tamazight | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | ɣer | /ɣer/ | have |
| You (singular) | ɣer | /ɣer/ | have |
| He/She/It | ɣer | /ɣer/ | has |
| We | ɣer | /ɣer/ | have |
| You (plural) | ɣer | /ɣer/ | have |
| They | ɣer | /ɣer/ | have |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "have" in Central Atlas Tamazight:
| Central Atlas Tamazight | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ɣer-d tmazɣa | /ɣer-d tmazɣa/ | I have a house |
| ɣer-d tmazɣa | /ɣer-d tmazɣa/ | You have a house |
| ɣer-d tmazɣa | /ɣer-d tmazɣa/ | He/She/It has a house |
| ɣer-d tmazɣa | /ɣer-d tmazɣa/ | We have a house |
| ɣer-d tmazɣa | /ɣer-d tmazɣa/ | You (plural) have a house |
| ɣer-d tmazɣa | /ɣer-d tmazɣa/ | They have a house |
Dialogue
Let's look at a dialogue to see how the verb "have" is used in context:
- Person 1: ɣer-d tmazɣa? (<Pronunciation: /ɣer-d tmazɣa/?>; English Translation: Do you have a house?)
- Person 2: ɣer-d tmazɣa. (<Pronunciation: /ɣer-d tmazɣa/; English Translation: Yes, I have a house.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned how to use the verb "have" in Central Atlas Tamazight. We looked at the conjugation of the verb and saw some examples of how it is used in context. To improve your Central Atlas Tamazight Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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