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Lithuanian Grammar - How to Use "Have"

Hi Lithuanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about how to use "have" in Lithuanian. "Have" is an important verb that helps us talk about possession and actions that have been completed or are in progress. By the end of this lesson, you'll be able to confidently use "have" in Lithuanian. So, let's dive in!

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Give your Opinion & Personal Pronouns.

Basic Form

The most basic form of "have" in Lithuanian is "turėti". It is an irregular verb and must be conjugated to match the subject of the sentence. Here's an example:

Lithuanian	Pronunciation	English
Aš turiu	[aʃ tu'rʲɛu]	I have
Tu turi	[tu 'turʲɪ]	You have
Jis/Ji/Jie/Jų turi	[jis/ji/jɪɛ/jʊ 'turʲi]	He/She/They have

Using "Have" to Talk about Possession

One of the main uses of "have" is to talk about possession. Let's look at some examples:

• Asmeniui turiu keletą klausimų. (I have a few questions for the person.)
• Mano brolis turi didelę knygų kolekciją. (My brother has a large collection of books.)

In both of these examples, we are talking about something that someone has. "Turėti" is conjugated to match the subject of the sentence ("asmeniui" and "mano brolis").

Using "Have" to Talk about Completed Actions

Another use of "have" is to talk about actions that have been completed. In Lithuanian, we use the past tense form of "turėti" (turėjau) and the past participle of the main verb. Let's look at an example:

• Aš turėjau keletą bandymų groti gitarą. (I have had a few attempts to play guitar.)

In this example, the main verb is "groti" (to play). The past participle of "groti" is "grotą" (played), so we use "turėjau grotą" to mean "I have played".

Here's another example:

• Šiandien jau turėjau pusryčius. (I have already had breakfast today.)

In this example, the main verb is "valgyti" (to eat). The past participle of "valgyti" is "valgęs" (eaten), so we use "turėjau valgęs" to mean "I have eaten".

Using "Have" to Talk about Actions that are In Progress

Finally, we can use "have" to talk about actions that are in progress. In Lithuanian, we use the present tense form of "turėti" (turiu) and the present participle of the main verb. Let's look at an example:

• Aš turiu daug darbų rašyti. (I have a lot of work to do.)

In this example, the main verb is "rašyti" (to write). The present participle of "rašyti" is "rašant" (writing), so we use "turiu rašant" to mean "I have to write".

Here's another example:

• Šiuo metu turiu daug laiko skaityti. (Currently, I have a lot of time to read.)

In this example, the main verb is "skaityti" (to read). The present participle of "skaityti" is "skaitant" (reading), so we use "turiu skaitant" to mean "I have to read".

Dialogue

• Person 1: Kiek turi užduočių rašyti šiandien? ([How many] task(s) do you have to write today?)
• Person 2: Turiu penkias užduotis. (I have five tasks.)

• Person 1: Ar turite laiko išmokti lietuvių kalbą? (Do you have time to learn Lithuanian?)
• Person 2: Taip, turiu laiko ir noro. (Yes, I have time and [the] desire.)

Practice Exercises

Now, let's practice using "have" in Lithuanian! Complete the following sentences by conjugating "turėti" and using the appropriate participle form of the main verb (in parentheses):

1. Aš _____ vakarienę valgyti. (ruošti) 2. Jie _____ vakar susitikimą. (atšaukti) 3. Ar tu _____ laiką rašyti šią dienoraštį? (turėti)

Check your answers below:

1. Aš turėjau paruoštą vakarienę. (I have had dinner prepared.) 2. Jie turėjo atšauktą vakaro susitikimą. (They have had the evening meeting cancelled.) 3. Ar tu turi laiko parašyti šią dienoraštį? (Do you have time to write this diary?)

Great job!

Conclusion

In conclusion, "have" is an essential verb in Lithuanian that helps us talk about possession, actions that have been completed, and actions that are in progress. By conjugating "turėti" and using the appropriate participle form of the main verb, you can confidently use "have" in Lithuanian.

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Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Prepositions & How to Use Be.

Other Lessons

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

Sources

• Lithuanian grammar - Wikipedia
• Sentence Structure In Lithuanian: 5+ Best Points - Ling App
• Lithuanian language - Wikipedia

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