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#:{{ux|jugs|k''''a'''vt <small>(< ęk a havt)</small> hýp!|I''''ll''' have a puppy!}}
#:{{ux|jugs|k''''a'''vt <small>(< ęk a havt)</small> hýp!|I''''ll''' have a puppy!}}
=====Usage notes=====
=====Usage notes=====
When used with an adjective, ''vaja'' expresses permanent qualities, whereas ''{{term|hava}}'' expresses temporary qualities.
When used with an adjective, ''vaja'' expresses permanent qualities, whereas ''{{term|hava}}'' expresses temporary qualities. Both ''vaja'' and ''hava'' take a nominative object when used as a copula.


Both ''vaja'' and ''hava'' take a nominative object when used as a copula.
As with ''hava'', ''vaja'' rarely appears in its full form, especially for younger speakers, most often appearing with the ''va-'' removed, as'' 'ja''


The mediopassive forms are rare or colloquial.
The mediopassive forms are rare or colloquial.