Language/Fon/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion
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In this lesson, we will learn how to give your opinion in Fon. Opinions are an important part of communication as they help us express our thoughts and feelings on a particular subject.
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: How to Use Have & Adjectives.
Expressing Opinion[edit | edit source]
In Fon, there are several ways to express your opinion, but the most common phrases used are "Mèdé kplé" which means "I think" or "Mèdé tó" which means "I believe." Let's have a look at some more examples:
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mèdé kplé | meh-deh k-play | I think |
| Mèdé tó | meh-deh toh | I believe |
| Mèdé mí | meh-deh mee | In my opinion |
| Mèdé ló | meh-deh loh | According to me |
Here are some examples of sentences using these phrases to express an opinion:
- Person 1: "Mèdé kplé djíi wékpon kíkún wén?" (I think the food is very delicious, isn't it?)
- Person 2: "Wè mèdé kplé óó" (Yes, I think so too)
- Person 1: "Mèdé mí kokwò lé nu evólìsí" (In my opinion, learning languages is important)
- Person 2: "Eè, mèdé tó mía nyò lò uvínló" (Yes, I believe it can broaden your horizon)
Agreeing and Disagreeing[edit | edit source]
Agreeing and disagreeing is an essential part of communication, and it allows us to express our thoughts freely. In Fon, there are many ways to agree or disagree with someone.
To agree with someone, you can simply say "yè" which means "yes." Here are some examples:
- Person 1: "Lé yé àtétu wén nu yí?" (Do you think we should go now?)
- Person 2: "Yè nù" (Yes, let's go)
To disagree with someone, you can say "ø" in Fon, which means "no." Here are some examples:
- Person 1: "Wémí nyí?" (Do you like it?)
- Person 2: "Tí djóø" (No, I don't like it)
Giving Reasons[edit | edit source]
Sometimes we may need to give reasons to justify our opinion. In Fon, there are several ways to give reasons, but the most common phrases used are "nu mìnkplé" which means "because I think" or "nu míntó" which means "because I believe." Let's have a look at some more examples:
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Nu mìnkplé | noo meen-kplay | Because I think |
| Nu míntó | noo meen-toh | Because I believe |
| Nu míntó nyò | noo meen-toh nyo | Because I know |
| Nu míntó ló | noo meen-toh loh | Because according to me |
Here are some examples of sentences using these phrases to give reasons:
- Person 1: "Mínyó lé áládé, nu mìnkplé evĕ wénu yí" (It's raining outside, so I think we should stay here)
- Person 2: "Mékawu, ó wénu yí míí" (Alright, let's stay here)
- Person 1: "Nyánu nyí fùgù" (I like bananas)
- Person 2: "Yèi wémí? Nu míntó nyò mé fùgù" (Really? Because I know you don't like bananas)
Vocabulary[edit | edit source]
Here are some useful words and expressions related to giving opinions:
| Fon | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Mèdé kplé | meh-deh k-play | I think |
| Mèdé tó | meh-deh toh | I believe |
| Mèdé mí | meh-deh mee | In my opinion |
| Mèdé ló | meh-deh loh | According to me |
| Yè | yeh | Yes |
| ø | oh | No |
| Nu mìnkplé | noo meen-kplay | Because I think |
| Nu míntó | noo meen-toh | Because I believe |
| Nu míntó nyò | noo meen-toh nyo | Because I know |
| Nu míntó ló | noo meen-toh loh | Because according to me |
Practice[edit | edit source]
To practice giving your opinion in Fon, try having a conversation with a native speaker. Find native speakers and ask them any questions you may have.
Conclusion[edit | edit source]
Expressing your opinion in Fon is essential in communication. By using simple phrases like "Mèdé kplé" and "Mèdé tó," you can express your thoughts and feelings on a particular subject. Remember to give reasons for your opinion using phrases like "Nu mìnkplé" and "Nu míntó."
To improve your Fon Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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