Be verbs

Question 1

When do we use the be verb ‘bpĕn’

Answer 1

bpen is followed by a noun or noun phrase, with the context usually relating to:

Identity: I AM a Canadian person

Status: you ARE a married/single person

Type/Quality: he IS a kind person

Health: Dad IS sick

Occupation: she IS a teacher

Question 2

when do we use the be verb ‘yòo’?

Answer 2

We use ‘yòo’ to identify or explain the location of the subject. You do NOT use it when you’re simply talking about going to a particular location

food IS in fridge:
aa-hǎan + yòo + nai + dtûu yen

Question 3

When do we use the be verb ‘kʉʉ ‘?

Answer 3

1.describing what someone/something is to you:

Lisa + kʉʉ + pêuh-uhn + khǎawng pǒm:
lisa is friend my

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2. to describe what something is in relation to something else

Wahn-níi + kʉʉ + wan aa-tít
Today IS Sunday

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3. for an explanation

aa-hǎan tîi pǒm mâi chôp gin kʉʉ bplaa láeh gậw nua

food that I don’t like eat IS fish and beef