Zarma Verb "neera" — to sell

neera

to sell

Type

Action verb

Patterns

6 tense/aspect forms

Completive (Past)

The unmarked (bare) verb form expresses completed actions — the default past tense.

Completive (past)

Structure: Subject + neera

Ay neera.

I sold.

Incompletive (Habitual)

The marker "ga" before the verb expresses habitual or general present actions.

Habitual marker: ga

Structure: Subject + ga + neera

Ay ga neera.

I sell (regularly).

Progressive (Ongoing)

The marker "go ga" expresses actions currently in progress.

Progressive marker: go ga

Structure: Subject + go ga + neera

Ay go ga neera.

I am selling.

Future

The marker "ma" before the verb expresses future actions or intentions.

Future marker: ma

Structure: Subject + ma + neera

Ay ma neera.

I will sell.

Negative (Habitual)

The marker "si" negates habitual or present actions.

Negative habitual marker: si

Structure: Subject + si + neera

Ay si neera.

I don't sell.

Negative (Past)

The marker "mana" negates completed past actions.

Negative past marker: mana

Structure: Subject + mana + neera

Ay mana neera.

I didn't sell.

Imperative (Commands)

Singular uses the bare verb. Plural adds wa before the verb.

Form	Zarma
Singular (you)	Neera!
Plural (you all)	Wa neera!

Example Sentences

A ga neera haŋayo habu ra.

She sells vegetables at the market.

Ay neera ay mooto.

I sold my car.

I go ga neera sutura.

They are selling clothes.