Language/Assamese/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
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In this lesson, we will be focusing on the usage of "be" in the Assamese language.
Introduction
In Assamese, the verb "be" is usually translated as "হ'ব" or "হয়" and is used to indicate the existence or the state of being of something. It is a crucial verb that is used in various tenses, such as the present, past, and future tenses, and also the progressive and perfect tenses. Additionally, it can also be used in negative and interrogative forms. In this lesson, we will explore the different ways of using "be" in Assamese.
Present Tense
The present tense of "be" in Assamese is usually translated as "হ'ব" or "হয়". Its structure is quite simple, and it follows the subject-object-verb word order, which is commonly used in Assamese language.
Let’s take a look at some examples in the present tense:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| মই হ'ব | moi hob | I am |
| তোমাৰ নাম পৰা হয়? | tumar nam para hoy? | What is your name? |
| তিনি দুঃখী হ'ছিল | tini dukhi hoxil | He/She was sad |
Past Tense
The past tense of "be" in Assamese is usually translated as "হ'ব" or "হয়". This tense is used to indicate actions or states of being that have already occurred in the past. Its structure is also similar to the present tense, following the subject-object-verb word order.
Let’s take a look at some examples in the past tense:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| মই হ'ব আছিলোঁ | moi hob achilu | I was |
| তুলত পঁচটী হৈছিল | tult panchti hoisil | The table was broken |
| তুমি কেনেকৈ হৈছিলা? | tmi kenekei hoisila? | Why were you late? |
Future Tense
The future tense of "be" in Assamese is usually translated as "হ'ব" or "হয়". This tense is used to indicate actions or states of being that will happen in the future. In this tense, the word order is subject-verb-object.
Let’s take a look at some examples in the future tense:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| মই হ'ব আছিব | moi hob ahsib | I will be |
| তুমি এইটো হৈছিল পাব? | tmi eto hoisil pabo? | Will you get this? |
| তিনি স্কুলত হ'ব | tini skulot hob | He/She will be at school |
Negative Forms of "Be"
In negative forms of "be", we use "নহয়" (nahoi) or "নেই" (nei) along with the helper verb "হ'ব" (hob). The structure of negative forms of "be" is the same as affirmative forms.
Let’s take a look at some examples in negative forms:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| মই নহয় | moi nahoi | I am not |
| তুমি এটা নেই | tmi eta nei | You are not |
| তিনি সোঁহা নাই | tini soha nai | He/She is not beautiful |
Interrogative Forms of "Be"
In interrogative forms of "be", we usually use the auxiliary verb "কি"(ki) along with the verb "হ'ব"(hob). For example:
| Assamese | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| তুমি কি আছ? | tmi ki ach? | Are you there? |
| তুমাৰ টেবিল কি ভাঙা হৈছিল? | tumar table ki bhanga hoisil? | Was your table broken? |
| তিনি কি সোঁহা ? | tini ki soha? | Is he/she beautiful? |
Dialogue
Person 1: তোমাৰ বইটো কি? (tumar boituo ki?) (What is your book?) Person 2: মোৰ বইটো কি আছে। (mor boituo ki ase.) (My book is here.)
Person 1: তুমি কি অসমত আছা হৈছিলে? (tumi ki Asomot axa hoisile?) (Were you in Assam?) Person 2: হৌ আছিলোঁ।(hou achilu.) (Yes.)
Person 1: তুমি ওনাক পাল কি কৰা হৈছে? (tumi onakpal ki kora hoise?) (Have you milked the cow?) Person 2: হৌ কৰিছোঁ।(hou korisou.) (Yes.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have discussed the usage of "be" in Assamese. It is important to remember that this verb is not only used to indicate the existence or the state of being of something, but it has more complex usages. To improve your Assamese Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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