Language/Assamese/Grammar/Subject,-Verb,-and-Object

Assamese → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Basic Sentence Structure → Subject, Verb, and Object

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn about the basic sentence structure in Assamese. Understanding how to properly order the subject, verb, and object in a sentence is crucial to communicating effectively in any language. In this lesson, you will also learn how to create simple sentences in Assamese using the subject-verb-object format.

Subject, Verb, and Object

The most basic sentence structure in Assamese follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) order. This means that the subject of the sentence comes first, followed by the verb, and then the object. The subject is the person or thing that performs the action of the verb, and the object is the person or thing that receives the action of the verb.

Here is an example of a simple sentence in Assamese following the SVO structure:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
কেজি	Keji	Keji (subject)
ভাত খায়	Bhat khaai	eats rice (verb + object)

Translation: Keji eats rice.

Here, "Keji" is the subject and "eats rice" is the verb-object phrase.

It is important to note that the object can come before the verb in certain situations. For example:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
মই	Moi	I (subject)
কেজি	Keji	Keji (object)
পাথৰত খিদাইছো	Pathorot khidaijoo	am throwing stones (verb)

Translation: I am throwing stones at Keji.

In this example, the subject comes first, followed by the object, and then the verb.

Another important point in Assamese language is that it is not a must-have component to add subject in every sentence. In Assamese, unlike in English, it is quite common to leave out the subject. For example,

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
খাদাইছো	Khatayjoo	am eating

Translation: I am eating.

Even though the subject is not mentioned here, it is implied that the speaker is the subject, as they are the one performing the action of eating.

Practice Sentences

Here are some example sentences in Assamese using the SVO order for you to practice:

• মই মাছ খায়। (Moi mach khaai) - I eat fish.
• ততোও বই পঢ়ি। (Tatoo boi porhi) - She reads too.
• তাৰো বাবা মইলৈ আকৌ সাহায্য কৰিলে। (Taro baba moilai akou shahaj korile) - His father helped me too.
• মই ঘু -ঘু আঁগুলি আহ্বান কৰিছো। (Moi ghughu aguli ahban korijoo) - I am inviting my fingers to play.
• সে হাড় পেষৰ স্থানত আছে। (Se had pesor sthanot achhe) - The bone is in the place of flesh.

Practice making your own Assamese sentences using the SVO structure.

Conclusion

By learning the basic sentence structure in Assamese, you have taken the first step in building fluency in the language. Don't be afraid to practice and make mistakes - it's all part of the learning process. In the next lesson, you will learn about forming questions and negations in Assamese. Keep up the good work!

Table of Contents - Assamese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Assamese Script

• Vowels and Consonants
• Combined Letters

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject, Verb, and Object
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Gender and Plurals
• Personal Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Terms

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transport
• Directions and Locations

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Assamese Festivals and Traditions

• Major Festivals
• Traditional Customs

Other Lessons

• How to Use Have
• Questions and Negations
• Questions
• Past Tense
• Descriptive Adjectives
• Adverbs
• Possession
• Present Tense
• Gender and Plurals