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Old 23rd December 2005, 23:32
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Could someone please help me with this, as I've never seen an example of this usage in my language books.

I want to say: "I will be there."
Which is correct: "Ya boodoo tam," or does it need the infinitive of "to be": "Ya boodoo booti tam."
As in, I will eat: "Ya boodoo yeesti."

Also, can someone please clear this up for me... Which is the more commonly used phrase for telling someone, who you are romantic with, that you love them: "Ya tebe kokaiyu" or "Ya tebe lyublyu."

And which would you use for inanimate objects, like "I love my car," and also for pets, like "I love my dog."

My language books don't cover this - what is the difference between the two verbs? I want to know so much! And whoever responds to this, thank you so much. Because in English, whether it's a dog, or a person, or your car, you can use the word "love." So again, what's the difference?

Thanks a lot!
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Old 24th December 2005, 09:44
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But please never say to your girlfriend "Ya tebe kokayiu".
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Old 25th December 2005, 01:14
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Kathy and Benda, thanks for your replies.
Benda, why shouldn't you say "Ya tebe kokayiu" to your girlfriend?

Thanks again,
Jamie
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Old 26th December 2005, 17:49
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Dear Jamie!

Don't mention it - it was Kathy who actually helped you.

"Ya tebe kokHayu" is the right choice. "Ya tebe kokayu"... This is a nuance of language - it will sound a little vulgarly.
Your girlfriend may (or may not) be offended with that.

Best regards,
Olexiy
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Old 26th December 2005, 23:48
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Benda,

Ohhhh! I see.

Thanks for the info...

There's so much more to a language than the books cover!

Jamie

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