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<div class="pg_page_title">Breton Grammar - Pronouns</div>
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Hi Breton learners! 😊<br>In today's lesson, we will be exploring the world of Breton pronouns. Pronouns are an essential part of any language, and Breton is no exception. We will look at the different types of pronouns, how they are used, and how to correctly form them. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of Breton pronouns and be able to use them confidently in your conversations.  
 
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/breton Breton] learners! 😊
 
In this lesson, we will be discussing pronouns in Breton. Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns in sentences, simplifying the language and allowing speakers to refer to people, things or ideas without having to repeat the same nouns over and over again.  
 
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== Types of Pronouns ==
Pronouns can be divided into two main categories: personal pronouns and possessive pronouns.


=== Personal Pronouns ===
== Personal Pronouns ==
Personal pronouns are used to refer to people or things. In Breton, there are three types of personal pronouns: subject pronouns, object pronouns, and reflexive pronouns.  
 
Let's start with personal pronouns. Personal pronouns refer to people and things in the place of their names. In Breton, personal pronouns change depending on whether they are the subject, direct object or indirect object of the sentence. Here's a table of personal pronouns in Breton:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Me || [me] || I / me
|-
| Te || [te] || You (singular)
|-
| Emañ || [ˈemaːɲ] || (S)he is
|-
| Ni || [ni] || We / us (excluding the person being spoken to)
|-
| C'hwi || [xy] || You (plural)
|-
| O-deus || [oˈdeːw] || They have (regardless of gender)
|-
| O-deus || [oˈdeo̯sː] || They have (feminine)
|-
| O-deus || [oˈdeː] || They have (masculine)
|}
 
Here's an example dialogue to help illustrate the use of personal pronouns:
 
* Gwen: Salut ! (''Hi!'')
* Yann: Salut Gwen. Comment ça va ? (''Hi Gwen. How are you?'')
* Gwen: Très bien, et toi ? (''Very good, and you?'')
* Yann: Ça va, merci. Tu parles breton ? (''I'm good, thank you. Do you speak Breton?'')
* Gwen: Oui, je parle breton. Et toi, tu parles breton ? (''Yes, I speak Breton. And you, do you speak Breton?'')
* Yann: Non, je ne parle pas breton. (''No, I don't speak Breton.')
 
In this dialogue, we can see personal pronouns being used in context, such as "tu" (you singular) and "je" (I).
 
== Demonstrative Pronouns ==
 
Demonstrative pronouns are used to point to something specific or to distinguish it from other things. In Breton, there are two types of demonstrative pronouns: "sett" for items that are close to the speaker, and "kaset" for those that are farther away. Here's a table of demonstrative pronouns in Breton:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Setu || [ˈsetʉ] || Here it is
|-
| Seti || [ˈseti] || Here they are (feminine)
|-
| Setu-me || [ˌsetʉ ˈme] || Here I am
|-
| Kaset || [ˈka.se̞t] || Over there (masculine), that (masculine)
|-
| Kaseti || [ˈkase̞ti] || Over there (feminine), that (feminine)
|}
 
Here's an example dialogue to help illustrate the use of demonstrative pronouns:
 
* Anna: Setu va daoulagad ! (''Here are my glasses!'')
* Jean-Baptiste: Setu-me va skolioù ! (''Here are my schools!'')
 
In this dialogue, Anna and Jean-Baptiste are using "setu" and "setu-me" to refer to the immediate things surrounding them.
 
== Possessive Pronouns ==
 
Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession of an item. In Breton, possessive pronouns are very similar to personal pronouns. Here's a table of possessive pronouns in Breton:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Va || [va] || My
|-
| Dit || [dit] || Your (singular)
|-
| Eus || [øs] || His / hers / its
|-
| Hon || [hõw] || Our (excluding the person being spoken to)
|-
| Ho || [ho] || Your (plural)
|-
| O || [o] || Their
|}
 
Here's an example dialogue to help illustrate the use of possessive pronouns:
 
* Morgane: C'hoazh ezhomm zo o chom e Pariz (''We are still living in Paris'')
* Mathurin: Amañ eus va zont — kuit da lavarit out /aˈmãɲ es ˈva zõnt — kwit da ˈlavɑritt ut/ (''Here is my future home — quit to say your opinion'')
 
In this dialogue, Morgane and Mathurin are using "eus" and "va" respectively to show which item is theirs.
 
== Interrogative Pronouns ==
 
Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions about someone or something. In Breton, several interrogative pronouns are used. Here's a table of interrogative pronouns in Breton:


Subject pronouns are used when the pronoun is the subject of the sentence. For example:
{| class="wikitable"
* Me zo o vont - I am going
! Breton !! Pronunciation !! English
* Te zo o vont - You are going
|-
* E zo o vont - He/she is going
| Pe || [pe] || What
|-
| Piv || [ˈpiːu̯] || Who
|-
| Petra eo || [ˌpɛtra ˈjo] || What is
|-
| Pelec'h || [peˈleχ] || Where
|-
| Penaos || [peˈnaws] || How
|-
| Peggy || [ˈpeɡi] || Why
|}


Object pronouns are used when the pronoun is the object of the sentence. For example:  
Here's an example dialogue to help illustrate the use of interrogative pronouns:
* Me a welan - I see him/her
* Te a welan - You see him/her
* E a welan - He/she sees him/her


Reflexive pronouns are used when the pronoun is referring back to the subject of the sentence. For example:
* Gwen: Piv zo ar re ? (''Who are they?'')
* Me a welan ac'hanon - I see myself
* Yann: Ar re-se a zo va frenn : Rémi, Katell, Paol ha Anna. (''Those are my friends: Rémi, Katell, Paol and Anna.')
* Te a welan ac'hanout - You see yourself
* E a welan ac'hanon - He/she sees himself/herself


=== Possessive Pronouns ===
In this dialogue, Gwen is using "piv" to ask Yann about the people they are seeing.
Possessive pronouns are used to indicate possession or ownership. In Breton, there are two types of possessive pronouns: possessive adjectives and possessive pronouns.  


Possessive adjectives are used to modify a noun. For example:  
Now that you know the different types of pronouns in Breton, try using them in sentences with native speakers. To improve your [[Language/Breton|Breton]] [[Language/Breton/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=21 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/breton/question questions]!
* Ma c'hoar - My sister
* Da c'hoar - Your sister
* E c'hoar - His/her sister


Possessive pronouns are used to replace a noun. For example:
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* Ma - Mine
* Da - Yours
* E - His/hers


== Conclusion ==
== Sources ==
We have now looked at the different types of pronouns in Breton and how they are used. Remember that pronouns are an essential part of any language, so it is important to practice using them correctly. With enough practice, you will soon be able to use pronouns confidently in your conversations.  
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Breton_language Breton Language]
<br><hr>If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pronoun Pronouns]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Interrogative_pronoun Interrogative Pronouns]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Possessive Pronouns]




==Related Lessons==
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* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
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* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
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* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]]
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* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Breton/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]


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Breton Grammar - Pronouns

Hi Breton learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will be discussing pronouns in Breton. Pronouns are words that take the place of nouns in sentences, simplifying the language and allowing speakers to refer to people, things or ideas without having to repeat the same nouns over and over again.

Personal Pronouns

Let's start with personal pronouns. Personal pronouns refer to people and things in the place of their names. In Breton, personal pronouns change depending on whether they are the subject, direct object or indirect object of the sentence. Here's a table of personal pronouns in Breton:

Breton Pronunciation English
Me [me] I / me
Te [te] You (singular)
Emañ [ˈemaːɲ] (S)he is
Ni [ni] We / us (excluding the person being spoken to)
C'hwi [xy] You (plural)
O-deus [oˈdeːw] They have (regardless of gender)
O-deus [oˈdeo̯sː] They have (feminine)
O-deus [oˈdeː] They have (masculine)

Here's an example dialogue to help illustrate the use of personal pronouns:

  • Gwen: Salut ! (Hi!)
  • Yann: Salut Gwen. Comment ça va ? (Hi Gwen. How are you?)
  • Gwen: Très bien, et toi ? (Very good, and you?)
  • Yann: Ça va, merci. Tu parles breton ? (I'm good, thank you. Do you speak Breton?)
  • Gwen: Oui, je parle breton. Et toi, tu parles breton ? (Yes, I speak Breton. And you, do you speak Breton?)
  • Yann: Non, je ne parle pas breton. (No, I don't speak Breton.')

In this dialogue, we can see personal pronouns being used in context, such as "tu" (you singular) and "je" (I).

Demonstrative Pronouns

Demonstrative pronouns are used to point to something specific or to distinguish it from other things. In Breton, there are two types of demonstrative pronouns: "sett" for items that are close to the speaker, and "kaset" for those that are farther away. Here's a table of demonstrative pronouns in Breton:

Breton Pronunciation English
Setu [ˈsetʉ] Here it is
Seti [ˈseti] Here they are (feminine)
Setu-me [ˌsetʉ ˈme] Here I am
Kaset [ˈka.se̞t] Over there (masculine), that (masculine)
Kaseti [ˈkase̞ti] Over there (feminine), that (feminine)

Here's an example dialogue to help illustrate the use of demonstrative pronouns:

  • Anna: Setu va daoulagad ! (Here are my glasses!)
  • Jean-Baptiste: Setu-me va skolioù ! (Here are my schools!)

In this dialogue, Anna and Jean-Baptiste are using "setu" and "setu-me" to refer to the immediate things surrounding them.

Possessive Pronouns

Possessive pronouns are used to show ownership or possession of an item. In Breton, possessive pronouns are very similar to personal pronouns. Here's a table of possessive pronouns in Breton:

Breton Pronunciation English
Va [va] My
Dit [dit] Your (singular)
Eus [øs] His / hers / its
Hon [hõw] Our (excluding the person being spoken to)
Ho [ho] Your (plural)
O [o] Their

Here's an example dialogue to help illustrate the use of possessive pronouns:

  • Morgane: C'hoazh ezhomm zo o chom e Pariz (We are still living in Paris)
  • Mathurin: Amañ eus va zont — kuit da lavarit out /aˈmãɲ es ˈva zõnt — kwit da ˈlavɑritt ut/ (Here is my future home — quit to say your opinion)

In this dialogue, Morgane and Mathurin are using "eus" and "va" respectively to show which item is theirs.

Interrogative Pronouns

Interrogative pronouns are used to ask questions about someone or something. In Breton, several interrogative pronouns are used. Here's a table of interrogative pronouns in Breton:

Breton Pronunciation English
Pe [pe] What
Piv [ˈpiːu̯] Who
Petra eo [ˌpɛtra ˈjo] What is
Pelec'h [peˈleχ] Where
Penaos [peˈnaws] How
Peggy [ˈpeɡi] Why

Here's an example dialogue to help illustrate the use of interrogative pronouns:

  • Gwen: Piv zo ar re ? (Who are they?)
  • Yann: Ar re-se a zo va frenn : Rémi, Katell, Paol ha Anna. (Those are my friends: Rémi, Katell, Paol and Anna.')

In this dialogue, Gwen is using "piv" to ask Yann about the people they are seeing.

Now that you know the different types of pronouns in Breton, try using them in sentences with native speakers. To improve your Breton Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources



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