The past indefinite tense in Luchazi
Past indefinite tenses in Luchazi The past indefinite tense is a verb tense used to describe complete actions that occurred at a specific point in the past. It indicates that the action has finished and is not ongoing. In English language, regular verbs use or add -ed (e.g. talked), while irregular verbs change form (e.g. went). Generally, it is used for recounting events, sharing past experiences and storytelling. In Luchazi, the past indefinite tense (with negative mood) follows a definite law of harmony of vowels and consonants, here is how they are formed: Verbs having a, e, or o, add 'ele' Here is a list of examples and their meanings in English: Ambatele = took. Asele = shot. Hakele = placed. Hasele = managed; able. Handekele = said. Hetele = reached. Hiangele = wanted. Hondele = hanged (execution). Katalele = exhausted; tired. Kavele = followed. Kuatele = seized; captured; arrested. Kombeleyele = sacrificed. Kondokele = went out or up. Konkokele = dozed off. Kosele = dis...