Language/Afar/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Afar. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences. We will also look at some examples of how to use the verb in conversation.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in Afar. It is used to express possession, ownership, or a relationship between two people. It can also be used to express an action that has been completed. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences.
Forms of the Verb
The verb "have" has three forms in Afar:
- hay (present tense)
- had (past tense)
- having (future tense).
The verb is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. For example, if the subject is "I", the verb would be conjugated as "hay". If the subject is "you", the verb would be conjugated as "had".
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "have" in Afar:
| Afar | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ani hay | Ah-nee hay | I have |
| Ani had | Ah-nee had | I had |
| Ani having | Ah-nee ha-ving | I will have |
| Adi hay | Ah-dee hay | You have |
| Adi had | Ah-dee had | You had |
| Adi having | Ah-dee ha-ving | You will have |
Dialogue
Here is an example of how to use the verb "have" in a dialogue:
- Person 1: Ani hay gabbar? (Do I have a car?)
- Person 2: Aa, ani hay. (Yes, you have.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have looked at how to use the verb "have" in Afar. We have seen the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences. We have also seen an example of how to use the verb in a dialogue.
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