Language/Standard-moroccan-tamazight/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
Hi Standard Moroccan Tamazight learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Standard Moroccan Tamazight. 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. So let's get started!
The verb "be" is used to express a state of being or existence. In Standard Moroccan Tamazight, the verb "be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. The conjugation of the verb "be" is as follows:
| Subject | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ɣer | ɣer | I am |
| ɣer-s | ɣer-s | You are (singular) |
| ɣer-t | ɣer-t | He/She/It is |
| ɣer-nneɣ | ɣer-nneɣ | We are |
| ɣer-k | ɣer-k | You are (plural) |
| ɣer-neɣ | ɣer-neɣ | They are |
Let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "be" in sentences.
- Person 1: ɣer-s ttɛɛmɛl? (Are you busy?)
- Person 2: lla, ɣer-t ttɛɛmɛl. (No, I'm not busy.)
- Person 1: ɣer-neɣ ɣer-d-iɣerfan? (Are they from Morocco?)
- Person 2: lla, ɣer-neɣ ɣer-d-iɣerfan. (No, they are not from Morocco.)
- Person 1: ɣer-nneɣ ɣer-d-iɣerfan? (Are we from Morocco?)
- Person 2: lla, ɣer-nneɣ ɣer-d-iɣerfan. (No, we are not from Morocco.)
Now that you know how to use the verb "be" in Standard Moroccan Tamazight, you can start using it in your conversations. To improve your Standard Moroccan Tamazight Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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