In this chapter, we study the conjugation of the verb Hayn. This verb means "to have" or "to possess".
It should not be confused with the verb Leeyahay which also means "to have".
What distinguishes them is that Hayn applies to tangible objects, things that can be touched or held in hand, for example: a book, a ball, a phone, a watch, a pen, etc., while Leeyahay applies to intangible things, for example, family, or even a car or a house, that cannot be held in hand.
This verb always has an object complement, which is why we use the series of pronouns waxaan, waxaad, wuxuu, etc., in the conjugation tables.
Sonkor ma haysaa? = Do you have sugar? |
Haa, waan hayaa = Yes, I have |
Maya, ma hano = No, I don't have |
Bur ma haysaa? = Do you have flour? |
Haa, waan hayaa = Yes, I have |
Maya, ma hano = No, I don't have |
Caano ma haysaa? = Do you have milk? |
Haa, waan hayaa = Yes, I have |
Maya, ma hano = No, I don't have |