Language/Pulaar/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Pulaar learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Pulaar. 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. In Pulaar, it is conjugated differently depending on the subject pronoun. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb "have" and how to use them in sentences.
Conjugation
The verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject pronoun. Here is a table with the conjugations for the verb "have":
| Subject | Pulaar | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | ndaaw | n-dah-aw | have |
| You (singular) | ndaa | n-dah-ah | have |
| He/She | ndaama | n-dah-ah-mah | has |
| We | ndaam | n-dah-ah-m | have |
| You (plural) | ndaan | n-dah-ah-n | have |
| They | ndaama | n-dah-ah-mah | have |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "have" in sentences:
- Person 1: Ndaaw mbirte? (Do you have a pen?)
- Person 2: Alaa, ndaama mbirte. (Yes, I have a pen.)
- Person 1: Ndaaw ndeeɗo? (Do you have a book?)
- Person 2: Alaa, ndaama ndeeɗo. (Yes, I have a book.)
- Person 1: Ndaaw njogori? (Do you have a car?)
- Person 2: Alaa, ndaama njogori. (Yes, I have a car.)
Practice
Now it's time to practice using the verb "have" in sentences. Try to create your own sentences using the conjugations from the table above. Here are some ideas to get you started:
- Do you have a dog?
- Does he have a cat?
- Do they have a house?
- Do we have a bike?
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned how to use the verb "have" in Pulaar. We looked at the different conjugations of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We also practiced using the verb in our own sentences.
Remember, the best way to improve your Pulaar Grammar, is to practice speaking with native speakers. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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