Language/Sanskrit/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Sanskrit. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may find it a bit challenging. But don't worry, with practice and patience, you will be able to master it. Let's get started!
Introduction
The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership. In Sanskrit, the verb "have" is expressed using the verb अस्ति (asti). It is conjugated differently depending on the gender, number, and person of the subject.
Conjugation
The verb अस्ति (asti) is conjugated as follows:
Person | Singular | Plural |
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Masculine | अस्ति (asti) | अस्तिः (astiḥ) |
Feminine | अस्ति (asti) | अस्तिः (astiḥ) |
Neuter | अस्ति (asti) | अस्तिः (astiḥ) |
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb अस्ति (asti):
Sanskrit | Pronunciation | English Translation |
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मे एक घर अस्ति | me ek ghara asti | I have a house |
तू एक गाड़ी अस्ति | tu ek gaṛī asti | You have a car |
वह एक पुस्तक अस्ति | vah ek pustaka asti | He/She has a book |
हम दो बच्चे अस्तिः | ham do baccē astiḥ | We have two children |
तुम तीन भाषाएँ अस्तिः | tum tīn bhāṣāēṁ astiḥ | You have three languages |
वे चार दोस्त अस्तिः | vē cāra dōsta astiḥ | They have four friends |
Let's look at a dialogue to see how the verb अस्ति (asti) is used in context:
- Person 1: तुम्हारे पास कुत्ता अस्ति? (tumhārē pāsa kuttā asti?) (Do you have a dog?)
- Person 2: हाँ, मेरे पास एक कुत्ता अस्ति। (hā̃, mērē pāsa ek kuttā asti.) (Yes, I have a dog.)
Conclusion
We have now learned how to use the verb "have" in Sanskrit. As you can see, it is conjugated differently depending on the gender, number, and person of the subject. With practice and patience, you will be able to master it.
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