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Fijian Grammar - How to Use "Have"

Hi Fijian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the word "have" in Fijian. We will also cover its various forms, usage, and examples. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to use "have" effectively in your Fijian sentences. Let's get started!

Introduction

In Fijian, "have" is translated as "sa tu" or "tu". It is a very commonly used word in Fijian language that can be used in various forms and tenses. In this lesson, we will only cover the present tense form of "have".

Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Give your Opinion & Negation.

Present Tense Forms

Below is a table with the present tense forms of "have" in Fijian.

Fijian	Pronunciation	English
e sa tu	eh sah too	I have
ko sa tu	kaw sah too	You have (singular)
sa tu	sah too	He/She/It has
da sa tu	dah sah too	We have
muni sa tu	moo-nee sah too	You have (plural)
ra sa tu	rah sah too	They have

Usage

The present tense form of "have" in Fijian is used in various ways such as:

Possession

We use "sa tu/ tu" to express possession.

• Example:
• Person 1: Sa tu lako e dua na gau. (I have a book.)
• Person 2: Sa yaloqu me’u wilika mai. (Can I borrow it?)

Relationships

We use "sa tu/tu" to describe relationships.

• Example:
• Person 1: Na tinaqu sa tu dau saqoni iko. (My mother knows you.)
• Person 2: E sa dodonu ni saqoni tiko kei ra. (It is right to know them too.)

States and feelings

We use "sa tu/tu" to describe states and feelings.

• Example:
• Person 1: Ko sa tu tiko??? (Are you okay?)
• Person 2: Io, au sa tu vinakata. Tabu sa io na bogi walega. (Yes, I am fine. Can't you see it's a beautiful night?)

Examples

To see the usage of "have" in action, let's take a look at some examples:

Example 1

• Person 1: Sa tu qaiu 4 na yabaki. (I am 24 years old.)
• Person 2: Nai valu ni bula ga na yabaki. (Those are the best years of life.)

Example 2

• Person 1: Ko sa tu vaqara tiko na utoqu. (You have my attention.)
• Person 2: E sa cakava na nodra vosa.
  (They made their own choices.)

Example 3

• Person 1: E sa dua na kana ena tiki tikoni. Ko sa vinaka ga? (There's a dish on the table. Do you like it?)
• Person 2: E sa kana vaka malimali. Ko sa tu sagai vinaka. (It tastes quite good. It's really delicious.)

Dialogue

To help you understand the usage of "have" in Fijian, let's read the following dialogue:

• Person 1: E sa tiko na ulumatua vei na marama na nomu veiwekani qele. (Your elder brother is with his wife.)
• Person 2: E sa malumalumu tiko na ka ni sa digitaka. Se ko sa qai sega ni kila. (It seems like he's enjoying what he chose. Or maybe you don't know.)
• Person 1: Io, ka’u sa tauvi iko se nanuma vakalevu. (Yes, you're right. I miss you so much.)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have learned how to use "have" in Fijian. To improve your Fijian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Do not hesitate to use our Fijian Grammar category to improve your skills. Vinaka! 😊

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Finished this lesson? Check out these related lessons: Questions & Future Tense.

Other Lessons

• Pronouns
• Future Tense
• Plurals
• Adjectives
• Give your Opinion
• Negation
• Conditional Mood
• Questions

Sources

• Fijian language - Wikipedia
• Fijian/Grammar - LING073
• Fijian Grammar - How to Use "Have"