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<div class="pg_page_title">Maltese Grammar - How to Use "Be"</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/maltese Maltese] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Maltese. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We will also look at some examples of how to use the verb in context. __TOC__


In today's lesson you will learn some useful vocabulary about '''¨VERB TO BE¨''' in Maltese
== The Verb "Be" ==
The verb "be" is an important verb in Maltese. It is used to express existence, identity, location, and other states. In Maltese, the verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence.


Feel free to edit this page by adding new words and expressions !
=== Conjugation ===
The verb "be" is conjugated as follows:


Good learning ! :)
{| class="wikitable"
 
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== '''Verb to be in Maltese''' ==
 
=== '''Verb : (Past tense)''' ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|-
|<big>'''ENGLISH'''</big>
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
|'''<big>MALTESE</big>'''
|'''<big>BRAZILIAN</big>'''
'''<big>PORTUGUESE</big>'''
|-
|-
|
| First || hu || huma
|
|
|-
|-
|I was
| Second || int || intom
|'''<big>Jien kont</big>'''
|Eu era / estava
|-
|-
|You were
| Third || hu || huma
|'''<big>İnt kont</big>'''
|Você era /  estava
|-
|He was
|'''<big>Huwa kien</big>'''
|Ele era / estava
|-
|We were
|'''<big>Aħna konna</big>'''
|Nós éramos / estávamos
|-
|You were
|'''<big>İntom kontu</big>'''
|Vocês eram / estavam
|-
|They were (masc)
|'''<big>Huma kienu</big>'''
|Eles eram / estavam
|}
|}
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=== '''Verb : (Present tense)''' ===
=== Examples ===
{| class="wikitable sortable"
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "be" in sentences:
|-
 
|<big>'''ENGLISH'''</big>
* Person 1: Int hu? (Who are you?)
|'''<big>MALTESE</big>'''
* Person 2: Inti hu John. (I am John.)
|'''<big>BRAZILIAN</big>'''
* Person 1: Inti qiegħed? (Where are you?)
'''<big>PORTUGUESE</big>'''
* Person 2: Inti qiegħed fi Ħal Tarxien. (I am in Tarxien.)
|-
 
|
== Other Uses of "Be" ==
|
The verb "be" can also be used to express other states, such as possession, ownership, and relationships.
|
 
|-
=== Possession ===
|I am
The verb "be" can be used to express possession. For example:
|'''<big>Jien nkun</big>'''
 
|Eu sou / estou
* Hu l-kotba tiegħi. (This is my book.)
|-
 
|You are
=== Ownership ===
|'''<big>İnt tkun</big>'''
The verb "be" can also be used to express ownership. For example:
|Você é / está
 
|-
* Hu l-karozza tiegħi. (This is my car.)
|He is
 
|'''<big>Huwa jkun</big>'''
=== Relationships ===
|Ele é / está
The verb "be" can also be used to express relationships. For example:
|-
 
|We are
* Hu l-nanna tiegħi. (This is my mother.)  
|'''<big>Aħna nkunu</big>'''
 
|Nós somos / estamos
== Conclusion ==
|-
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "be" in Maltese. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We have also looked at some examples of how to use the verb in context.  
|You are
|'''<big>İntom tkunu</big>'''
|Vocês são / estão
|-
|They are (masc)
|'''<big>Huma jkunu</big>'''
|Eles são / estão
|}
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=== '''Verb : (Future tense)''' ===
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{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|<big>'''ENGLISH'''</big>
|'''<big>MALTESE</big>'''
|'''<big>BRAZILIAN</big>'''
'''<big>PORTUGUESE</big>'''
|-
|
|
|
|-
|I will be
|'''<big>Jien se nkun</big>'''
|Eu serei / estarei
|-
|You will be
|'''<big>İnt se tkun</big>'''
|Você será / estará
|-
|He will be
|'''<big>Huwa se jkun</big>'''
|Ele será / estará
|-
|We will be
|'''<big>Aħna se nkunu</big>'''
|Nós seremos / estaremos
|-
|You will be
|'''<big>İntom se tkunu</big>'''
|Vocês serão / estarão
|-
|They will be (masc)
|'''<big>Huma se jkunu</big>'''
|Eles serão / estarão
|}
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=== '''Verb : (Present tense / Negative form)''' ===
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'''<big>Use (MA) before the verb and (X) after the verb (it works for the tenses Past and Present)</big>'''
|title=Maltese Grammar - How to Use "Be"
|keywords=Maltese, grammar, be, conjugation, examples, possession, ownership, relationships
|description=In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Maltese. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We will also look at some examples of how to use the verb in context.
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'''<big>Use (MHUX SE) before the verb (it works for the tense Future)</big>'''
<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. 😎
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
|<big>'''ENGLISH'''</big>
|'''<big>MALTESE</big>'''
|'''<big>BRAZILIAN</big>'''
'''<big>PORTUGUESE</big>'''
|-
|
|
|
|-
|I am not
|'''<big>Jien ma nkunx</big>'''
|Eu não sou / não estou
|-
|You are not
|'''<big>İnt ma tkunx</big>'''
|Você não é / não está
|-
|He is not
|'''<big>Huwa ma jkunx</big>'''
|Ele não é / não está
|-
|We are not
|'''<big>Aħna ma nkunux</big>'''
|Nós não somos / não  estamos
|-
|You are not
|'''<big>İntom ma tkunux</big>'''
|Vocês não são / não  estão
|-
|They are not (masc)
|'''<big>Huma ma jkunux</big>'''
|Eles não são / não  estão
|}


==Related Lessons==
{{Maltese-Page-Bottom}}
* [[Language/Maltese/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Maltese/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Maltese/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Maltese/Grammar/Past-Participle-in-Maltese|Past Participle in Maltese]]
* [[Language/Maltese/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Maltese/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Maltese/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Maltese/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Maltese/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Maltese|Indefinite Articles in Maltese]]
* [[Language/Maltese/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]]

Revision as of 04:00, 1 March 2023

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Maltese Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Maltese learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Maltese. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We will also look at some examples of how to use the verb in context.

The Verb "Be"

The verb "be" is an important verb in Maltese. It is used to express existence, identity, location, and other states. In Maltese, the verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence.

Conjugation

The verb "be" is conjugated as follows:

Person Singular Plural
First hu huma
Second int intom
Third hu huma

Examples

Here are some examples of how to use the verb "be" in sentences:

  • Person 1: Int hu? (Who are you?)
  • Person 2: Inti hu John. (I am John.)
  • Person 1: Inti qiegħed? (Where are you?)
  • Person 2: Inti qiegħed fi Ħal Tarxien. (I am in Tarxien.)

Other Uses of "Be"

The verb "be" can also be used to express other states, such as possession, ownership, and relationships.

Possession

The verb "be" can be used to express possession. For example:

  • Hu l-kotba tiegħi. (This is my book.)

Ownership

The verb "be" can also be used to express ownership. For example:

  • Hu l-karozza tiegħi. (This is my car.)

Relationships

The verb "be" can also be used to express relationships. For example:

  • Hu l-nanna tiegħi. (This is my mother.)

Conclusion

In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "be" in Maltese. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how to use them in sentences. We have also looked at some examples of how to use the verb in context.

To improve your Maltese 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. 😎


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