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2 Page 228 Realidades 1 The Verb TENER

3 The verb TENER, which means “to have” follows the pattern of other -er verbs.

4 The Verb TENER However, some forms of the verb are irregular.

5 The Verb TENER You must memorize verbs with irregularities.

6 The Verb TENER Here is the verb “To Have” in English.

7 TO HAVE I have Youhave He Shehas It Wehave Theyhave

8 TENER Yotengo Tútienes Ud. Éltiene Ella Nosotros tenemos Uds. Ellos tienen Ellas

9 Other Uses of TENER As you know, TENER is sometimes used where in English we use a form of the verb “to be”:

10 Other Uses of TENER Tener sed (To be thirsty) Tener hambre (To be hungry) Tener ____ años (To be ____ years old.)