Language/Fijian/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns
Fijian personal pronouns are words used to refer to people and things in a sentence. They can be used as the subject of a sentence, the object of a verb, or the object of a preposition. Learning the Fijian personal pronouns is essential to building sentences and communicating effectively in Fijian. In this lesson, you will learn the Fijian personal pronouns for first, second, and third person, as well as their singular and plural forms. You will also practice using them in sentences and questions.
Singular Personal Pronouns
In Fijian, there are three singular personal pronouns: "au", "ko", and "ia".
| Fijian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| au | ow | I |
| ko | kaw | You |
| ia | ee-ya | He/She/It |
Note: "Ko" is used exclusively for singular "you" as a subject, while "kemuni" or "kina" is used as singular "you" as an object of a verb or a preposition, depending on the dialect.
Here are some examples:
- Au sa lako. (I am going.)
- Ko sa lako. (You are going.)
- Ia sa lako. (He/She/It is going.)
Plural Personal Pronouns
In Fijian, there are also three plural personal pronouns: "keitou", "dou", and "ira".
| Fijian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| keitou | kay-tow | We (including the person being spoken to) |
| dou | dow | You (plural) |
| ira | ee-ra | They |
Here are some examples:
- Keitou qai lako. (We are going.)
- Dou sa lako. (You all are going.)
- Ira sa lako. (They are going.)
Note: "Dou" is used exclusively for the plural "you" as a subject, while "kemudou" or "kemuni dou" is used as the plural "you" as an object of a verb or a preposition, depending on the dialect.
Practice
Try to form sentences using the Fijian personal pronouns you have learned so far. Here are some examples to get you started:
- Au sa lako ki vei vanua? (Where am I going?)
- Ko sa bula? (How are you?)
- Keitou sa qai lako ki Bau Levu. (We are going to Bau Levu.)
- Dou sa gole tiko? (Are you all playing?)
- Ira sa qai lako ki Viti. (They are going to Fiji.)
Interrogative Pronouns
Interrogative pronouns are words used to ask questions. In Fijian, there are three main interrogative pronouns: "ko cei", "a cava", and "kei vei".
| Fijian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ko cei | kaw they | Who |
| a cava | ah tha-va | What |
| kei vei | kay vehi | Where |
Here are some examples:
- Ko cei sa lako? (Who is going?)
- A cava oqo? (What is this?)
- Kei vei keitou sa lako? (Where are we going?)
Note: "Keitou" in the last example sentence can be replaced with "kemuni" or "kina", depending on the dialect.
Possessive Pronouns
Possessive pronouns are words used to show ownership or possession. In Fijian, the most common possessive pronouns are "noqu", "nomu", "na", "noda", "nomudou", and "nodra".
| Fijian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| noqu | no-thu | My |
| nomu | no-mu | Your |
| na | na | His/Her/Its |
| noda | no-nda | Our |
| nomudou | no-mu-dow | Your (plural) |
| nodra | no-dra | Their |
Here are some examples:
- Na ikaqu. (My fish.)
- Nomudou vale. (Your house.)
- Noda vanua. (Our land.)
- Nodra koro. (Their village.)
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned the Fijian personal pronouns for first, second, and third person, as well as their singular and plural forms. You have also learned how to use them in sentences and questions. Additionally, you have learned some of the most common interrogative and possessive pronouns. Practice using these pronouns regularly to improve your Fijian language skills. Vinaka!
Other Lessons
- Possessive Pronouns
- Subject Verb Object
- Questions
- 0 to A1 Course
- How to Use Have
- Describing People and Things
- Using Conjunctions
- Give your Opinion
- Conditional Mood
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