Language/Swati/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have
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In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "have" in Swati. We will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in different contexts.
Introduction
The verb "have" is an important verb in Swati. It is used to express possession, ownership, and relationships. It is also used to express actions that have been completed or are in progress. In this lesson, we will look at the different forms of the verb and how it is used in different contexts.
Forms of the Verb "Have"
The verb "have" has two forms in Swati: the present tense and the past tense.
Present Tense
The present tense of the verb "have" is nga. It is used to express possession, ownership, and relationships.
- Person 1: Nga ndzi tshama? (Do I have a home?)
- Person 2: Ndzi nga. (Yes, you do.)
It is also used to express actions that are in progress.
- Person 1: Nga u fika? (Are you coming?)
- Person 2: Ndzi nga. (Yes, I am.)
Past Tense
The past tense of the verb "have" is ngile. It is used to express actions that have been completed.
- Person 1: Ngi tshama? (Did I have a home?)
- Person 2: U ngile. (Yes, you did.)
It is also used to express actions that have been completed in the past.
- Person 1: U fika? (Did you come?)
- Person 2: Ndzi ngile. (Yes, I did.)
Usage
The verb "have" is used in many different contexts in Swati. It can be used to express possession, ownership, and relationships. It can also be used to express actions that have been completed or are in progress.
Possession
The verb "have" is used to express possession. It is used to indicate that someone owns something or has something in their possession.
- Person 1: Nga wena ndzi tshama? (Do you have a home?)
- Person 2: Ndzi nga. (Yes, I do.)
Ownership
The verb "have" is also used to express ownership. It is used to indicate that someone owns something or has the right to use something.
- Person 1: Nga wena ndzi tshama? (Do you own a home?)
- Person 2: Ndzi nga. (Yes, I do.)
Relationships
The verb "have" is also used to express relationships. It is used to indicate that someone has a relationship with someone else.
- Person 1: Nga wena ndzi tshama? (Do you have a family?)
- Person 2: Ndzi nga. (Yes, I do.)
Actions
The verb "have" is also used to express actions that have been completed or are in progress.
- Person 1: Ngi fika? (Did I come?)
- Person 2: U ngile. (Yes, you did.)
- Person 1: Nga u fika? (Are you coming?)
- Person 2: Ndzi nga. (Yes, I am.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have looked at the different forms of the verb "have" in Swati and how it is used in different contexts. To improve your Swati Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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