Language/Haitian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
Hi Haitian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Haitian. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences. We will also look at some examples of how it is used in everyday conversations.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important part of Haitian grammar. It is used to express possession, ownership, or a relationship between two people or things. It can also be used to express an action that has been completed. In Haitian, the verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence.
Conjugation
The verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. Here are the conjugations for the verb "have" in Haitian:
| Subject | Pronunciation | Haitian | English |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | /aʃɛ/ | Mwen genyen | I have |
| You (singular) | /oʃɛ/ | Ou genyen | You have |
| He/She/It | /liʃɛ/ | Li genyen | He/She/It has |
| We | /nouʃɛ/ | Nou genyen | We have |
| You (plural) | /ouʃɛ/ | Ou genyen | You have |
| They | /yoʃɛ/ | Yo genyen | They have |
Examples
Here are some examples of how the verb "have" is used in Haitian:
- Person 1: Mwen genyen yon kay. (I have a house.)
- Person 2: Ou genyen yon kay? (You have a house?)
- Person 1: Wi, mwen genyen yon kay. (Yes, I have a house.)
- Person 1: Ou genyen yon zanmi? (Do you have a friend?)
- Person 2: Wi, mwen genyen yon zanmi. (Yes, I have a friend.)
- Person 1: Li genyen yon machin? (Does he have a car?)
- Person 2: Wi, li genyen yon machin. (Yes, he has a car.)
- Person 1: Nou genyen yon bèt? (Do we have an animal?)
- Person 2: Wi, nou genyen yon bèt. (Yes, we have an animal.)
- Person 1: Ou genyen yon kay? (Do you have a house?)
- Person 2: Non, mwen pa genyen yon kay. (No, I don't have a house.)
To Improve
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