q -TTARA : another Conditional form
q Example Sentences
q Useful Words
-Ttara : another Conditional
form
A while ago, we learned the -EBA conditional form.
Here is a short review of the -EBA form:
-eba is used to say "if" something were to happen. You would use it in sentences
like:
If you eat that, you will die!
If you look for him, you'll find him!
If you become human, it's good.
How to use the -eba ending
First, remove the last "u" from the verb.
Examples -
taberu - taber
nusumu - nusum
korosu - koros
Next, add -eba and you're done!
Now let's translate those 3 example sentences!
(about 15 lines up)
sore o tabereba, shinu yo.
aitsu o sagaseba, mitsukeru yo.
ningen ni nareba, ii no desu.
-TTARA: another Conditional ending
Like the -EBA form, this form is called conditional because it says " if a certain
condition occurs". Don't ever let fancy grammar terms scare you off...you can
call the form whatever you want. It could be called the "if" ending. This ending
is often used with verbs, but it can be used with some kinds of adjectives as well.
