Language/Wolof/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Wolof learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Wolof. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in Wolof. It is used to express possession, ownership, and relationships. It is also used to express actions that have been completed or are ongoing. 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 two forms in Wolof: the present tense and the past tense.
Present Tense
The present tense of the verb "have" is duñu. It is used to express possession, ownership, and relationships. It is also used to express actions that are ongoing.
Here are some examples of the present tense of the verb "have":
| Wolof | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ndax duñu ngaa | /ndax dʊɲu ŋaa/ | I have a house |
| Ndax duñu njëkk | /ndax dʊɲu ɲɛkk/ | I have a car |
| Ndax duñu mbir | /ndax dʊɲu mbiɾ/ | I have a dog |
| Ndax duñu benn | /ndax dʊɲu bɛnn/ | I have a friend |
Past Tense
The past tense of the verb "have" is duñuw. It is used to express actions that have been completed.
Here are some examples of the past tense of the verb "have":
| Wolof | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ndax duñuw ngaa | /ndax dʊɲuw ŋaa/ | I had a house |
| Ndax duñuw njëkk | /ndax dʊɲuw ɲɛkk/ | I had a car |
| Ndax duñuw mbir | /ndax dʊɲuw mbiɾ/ | I had a dog |
| Ndax duñuw benn | /ndax dʊɲuw bɛnn/ | I had a friend |
Dialogue
Let's look at a dialogue to see how the verb "have" is used in context.
- Person 1: Ndax duñu ngaa? (Do I have a house?)
- Person 2: Waaw, duñu ngaa. (Yes, you have a house.)
- Person 1: Ndax duñuw njëkk? (Did I have a car?)
- Person 2: Waaw, duñuw njëkk. (Yes, you had a car.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned how to use the verb "have" in Wolof. We looked at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences. To improve your Wolof Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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