Language/Standard-moroccan-tamazight/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Standard Moroccan Tamazight. This is an intermediate level lesson, so if you are a beginner, you may want to review some of the basics before continuing.
Introduction
The verb "have" is used to express possession or ownership. It is also used to express relationships between people, such as family members. In Standard Moroccan Tamazight, the verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject and the tense. In this lesson, we will look at the different conjugations of the verb "have" and how to use them in sentences.
Conjugation
The verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject and the tense. Here is a table of the conjugations of the verb "have" in the present tense:
| Subject | Standard Moroccan Tamazight | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | ɣer | /ɣer/ | have |
| You (singular) | ɣer | /ɣer/ | have |
| He/She/It | ɣer | /ɣer/ | has |
| We | ɣer | /ɣer/ | have |
| You (plural) | ɣer | /ɣer/ | have |
| They | ɣer | /ɣer/ | have |
As you can see, the conjugation of the verb "have" is the same for all subjects in the present tense.
Examples
Now let's look at some examples of how to use the verb "have" in sentences.
- Person 1: ɣer n tmazight? (Do you have Tamazight?)
- Person 2: ɣer (Yes, I have).
- Person 1: ɣer n tmazight? (Do you have Tamazight?)
- Person 2: ur ɣer (No, I don't have).
- Person 1: ɣer n tmazight? (Do you have Tamazight?)
- Person 2: ɣer n tmazight u tayri (Yes, I have Tamazight and Arabic).
- Person 1: ɣer n tmazight? (Do you have Tamazight?)
- Person 2: ɣer n tmazight u tayri u franssiyya (Yes, I have Tamazight, Arabic and French).
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Standard Moroccan Tamazight. We have looked at the conjugation of the verb "have" in the present tense and seen some examples of how to use it in sentences. 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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