The Plain Verb After ka

Level 3

ka + subject + plain verb.

How It Works

The verb in a ka clause is plain, and it usually ends in a or e.

SayMeaning
Ka anyị rie nri.Let us eat.
Ka ha gaa.Let them go.
Ka ọ bịa echi.Let him or her come tomorrow.

Which vowel ends the verb depends on the verb. Learn each plain form with the verb. The clause may express a wish, a suggestion or an order.

Examples (4)

  1. Ka anyị rie nri.

    Let us eat.

    Rie is the plain form.

  2. Ka ha gaa.

    Let them go.

    Gaa is the plain form.

  3. Ka ọ bịa echi.

    Let him or her come tomorrow.

    Bịa is the plain form.

  4. Ka m gaa ahịa.

    Let me go to the market.

    M follows ka.

How It Connects

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The Plain Verb After kaLevel 3

Learn This First

The plain verb sits right after ka, so ka comes first.

Words in This Pattern

ka-a