Language/Plateau-malagasy/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Plateau Malagasy. 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 to use the verb in context.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in Plateau Malagasy. 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 this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences.
Forms of the Verb
The verb "have" has three forms in Plateau Malagasy:
| Plateau Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| mbola | mboh-lah | to have |
| mbola | mboh-lah | had |
| mihoatra | mee-hoh-ah-trah | having |
The verb "have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject of the sentence. For example, if the subject is "I", the verb would be conjugated as "mbola". If the subject is "you", the verb would be conjugated as "mihoatra".
Examples
Here are some examples of how to use the verb "have" in Plateau Malagasy:
- Person 1: Mihoatra ny zanako? (Do you have a child?)
- Person 2: Mbola ny zanako. (I have a child.)
- Person 1: Mihoatra ny fahafatesana? (Do you have a job?)
- Person 2: Mbola ny fahafatesana. (I have a job.)
- Person 1: Mihoatra ny fanontaniana? (Do you have an answer?)
- Person 2: Mbola ny fanontaniana. (I have an answer.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned how to use the verb "have" in Plateau Malagasy. We have looked at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in sentences. We have also seen some examples of how to use the verb in context.
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