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Introduction

In this lesson, we will delve into the present tense of regular verbs in the Bashkir language. Understanding how to conjugate verbs in the present tense is essential for building basic sentences and expressing actions that are happening right now. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use regular verbs in the present tense and engage in simple conversations in Bashkir.

Conjugating Regular Verbs in the Present Tense

To conjugate regular verbs in the present tense, we will follow a specific pattern based on the verb's infinitive form. Here is the general process for conjugating regular verbs:

1. Identify the verb's infinitive form. 2. Remove the infinitive ending to find the verb's stem. 3. Add the appropriate present tense suffix to the stem based on the subject of the sentence.

Let's break down each step and explore some examples:

Step 1: Identify the Verb's Infinitive Form

The infinitive form of a verb is the base form that is used in dictionaries. In Bashkir, infinitive verbs usually end in "маҡ" or "әҙ". Here are a few examples of infinitive verbs:

• күреү (kürey) - to see
• өчеү (öchey) - to go
• итәү (itäy) - to eat

Step 2: Remove the Infinitive Ending to Find the Verb's Stem

To find the stem of a verb, we need to remove the infinitive ending. For verbs ending in "маҡ", we remove the "маҡ" ending. For verbs ending in "әҙ", we remove the "әҙ" ending. Let's look at some examples:

• күреү (kürey) - Remove "маҡ" ending = күре
• өчеү (öchey) - Remove "маҡ" ending = өче
• итәү (itäy) - Remove "әҙ" ending = итә

Step 3: Add the Appropriate Present Tense Suffix

Once we have the verb's stem, we can add the appropriate present tense suffix based on the subject of the sentence. Here are the present tense suffixes for different subjects:

• I - мын (mın)
• You (singular) - сың (sıñ)
• He/She/It - т (t)
• We - быз (bız)
• You (plural) - сыз (sız)
• They - лар (lar)

Let's see how this works with our previous examples:

• күре (küre) + мын (mın) = күремын (küremın) - I see
• өче (öche) + сың (sıñ) = өчесың (öchesıñ) - You go
• итә (itä) + т (t) = итәт (itәt) - He/She/It eats
• күре (küre) + быз (bız) = күребыз (kürebız) - We see
• өче (öche) + сыз (sız) = өчесыз (öchesız) - You (plural) go
• итә (itä) + лар (lar) = итәләр (itәlәr) - They eat

Now, let's practice conjugating regular verbs in the present tense with some more examples:

Bashkir	Pronunciation	English
күреү	kürey	to see
күремын	küremın	I see
күресың	küresıñ	You see
күрәт	küret	He/She/It sees
күребыз	kürebız	We see
күресыз	küresız	You (plural) see
күрәләр	kürelәr	They see

Bashkir	Pronunciation	English
өчеү	öchey	to go
өчемын	öchemın	I go
өчесың	öchesıñ	You go
өчәт	öchet	He/She/It goes
өчебыз	öchebız	We go
өчесыз	öchesız	You (plural) go
өчәләр	öchelәr	They go

Bashkir	Pronunciation	English
итәү	itäy	to eat
итәмын	itämın	I eat
итәсең	itäseñ	You eat
итәт	ität	He/She/It eats
итәбыз	itäbız	We eat
итәсез	itäsez	You (plural) eat
итәләр	itälәr	They eat

Cultural Insights

The present tense of regular verbs in the Bashkir language is used in various cultural contexts. For example, when talking about daily activities, describing ongoing actions, or expressing general truths, the present tense is commonly used. Additionally, the present tense is also used when discussing future events that are scheduled or planned.

It is interesting to note that the Bashkir language has regional variations in the usage and understanding of the present tense. Some dialects may have slight differences in the conjugation patterns or the pronunciation of certain verbs. These regional variations add richness to the language and reflect the diverse cultural heritage of the Bashkir people.

Practice Exercises

Now that we have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense, let's practice with some exercises. Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense according to the given subjects:

1. күреү (kürey) - to see

• I -
• You (singular) -
• He/She/It -
• We -
• You (plural) -
• They -

2. өчеү (öchey) - to go

• I -
• You (singular) -
• He/She/It -
• We -
• You (plural) -
• They -

3. итәү (itäy) - to eat

• I -
• You (singular) -
• He/She/It -
• We -
• You (plural) -
• They -

Exercise Solutions

Here are the solutions to the practice exercises:

1. күреү (kürey) - to see

• I - күремын (küremın)
• You (singular) - күресың (küresıñ)
• He/She/It - күрәт (küret)
• We - күребыз (kürebız)
• You (plural) - күресыз (küresız)
• They - күрәләр (kürelәr)

2. өчеү (öchey) - to go

• I - өчемын (öchemın)
• You (singular) - өчесың (öchesıñ)
• He/She/It - өчәт (öchet)
• We - өчебыз (öchebız)
• You (plural) - өчесыз (öchesız)
• They - өчәләр (öchelәr)

3. итәү (itäy) - to eat

• I - итәмын (itämın)
• You (singular) - итәсең (itäseñ)
• He/She/It - итәт (ität)
• We - итәбыз (itäbız)
• You (plural) - итәсез (itäsez)
• They - итәләр (itälәr)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Bashkir. Keep practicing to reinforce your understanding and fluency in using the present tense in different contexts. In the next lesson, we will explore the past tense of regular verbs. Keep up the good work!

Table of Contents - Bashkir Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verb To Be

• Personal Pronouns
• Verb To Be

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Plurals and Articles

• Plural Nouns
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Basic Adjectives
• Comparative and Superlative
• Adverbs

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Food and Eating

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Regular Verbs

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Phrases

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Bashkir Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Bashkir Cuisine

Sources

• Complete 0 to A1 Bashkir Course
• THE QUOTATIVE IN BASHKIR

Other Lessons

• Plurals
• Conditional Mood
• Future Tense
• How to Use Be
• Conjunctions
• Personal Pronouns
• Past Tense
• Verb To Be
• Questions
• Adverbs

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