Can and Must (ahal/behar)

Ahal eta Behar

About this concept

Modal expressions: ahal izan (can/be able to) and behar izan (must/need to). 'Egin ahal dut' (I can do it), 'Egin behar dut' (I must do it). Essential for expressing ability and obligation.

In Settemila Lingue, this concept generates a practice deck of ~30 cards at level A1.

Examples

Lagundu ahal didazu?Can you help me?

Joan behar dut.I must go.

Hemen aparkaldu ahal da?Can one park here?

Lan egin behar dugu.We need to work.

Prerequisite

Common Main VerbsA1

More A1 concepts

Personal PronounsIzenordain Pertsonalak Verb 'To Be' (izan) - PresentIzan Aditza - Oraina Verb 'To Have' (ukan) - PresentUkan Aditza - Oraina Articles and DeterminersArtikuluak Absolutive CaseAbsolutiboa (NOR)

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