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Sanskrit Grammar - How to Use "Have"

Hi Sanskrit learners! 😊
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
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
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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