Language/Georgian/Grammar/Present-Tense
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Introduction[edit | edit source]
Welcome to the lesson on the present tense in Georgian! In this lesson, we will explore how to conjugate verbs in the present tense. The present tense is used to talk about actions that are happening now or regularly. It is an essential part of mastering the Georgian language and will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in various situations.
Throughout this lesson, we will provide you with clear explanations, numerous examples, and engaging exercises to help you grasp the concept of the present tense in Georgian. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently conjugate verbs in the present tense and use them in your daily conversations.
Let's get started!
Conjugating Verbs in the Present Tense[edit | edit source]
In Georgian, verbs in the present tense undergo changes in their endings depending on the subject of the sentence. These changes are known as conjugations. To conjugate a verb in the present tense, you need to identify the subject and apply the appropriate conjugation rules.
Conjugation Patterns[edit | edit source]
Georgian verbs can be divided into three categories based on their infinitive endings: -ება (-eba), -ობა (-oba), and -აბა (-aba). Each category has its own set of conjugation patterns. Let's explore each category and its conjugation patterns in detail.
Verbs Ending in -ება (-eba)[edit | edit source]
Verbs ending in -ება (-eba) follow the following conjugation pattern in the present tense:
| Georgian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| მიყვარხარ (miqvarxar) | mee-kvar-khar | I love |
| მიყვარხარ (miqvarxar) | mee-kvar-khar | You love |
| მიყვარხეს (miqvarxes) | mee-kvar-khes | He/She/It loves |
| მიყვარხართ (miqvarxart) | mee-kvar-khart | We love |
| მიყვარხეს (miqvarxes) | mee-kvar-khes | You love (plural) |
| მიყვარხენ (miqvarxen) | mee-kvar-khen | They love |
Verbs Ending in -ობა (-oba)[edit | edit source]
Verbs ending in -ობა (-oba) follow the following conjugation pattern in the present tense:
| Georgian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | I am |
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | You are |
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | He/She/It is |
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | We are |
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | You are (plural) |
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | They are |
Verbs Ending in -აბა (-aba)[edit | edit source]
Verbs ending in -აბა (-aba) follow the following conjugation pattern in the present tense:
| Georgian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | I do |
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | You do |
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | He/She/It does |
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | We do |
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | You do (plural) |
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) | veen-tsaa | They do |
Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense[edit | edit source]
While the majority of Georgian verbs follow the regular conjugation patterns, there are some verbs that are irregular in the present tense. These verbs do not follow the standard conjugation rules and must be memorized individually. Here are a few examples:
- მიყვარხე (miqvarxe) - to love
- მიყვარხეს (miqvarxes) - to love (he/she/it)
- მიყვარხენ (miqvarxen) - to love (they)
It's important to note that irregular verbs in Georgian often have irregularities in other tenses as well. Make sure to familiarize yourself with these verbs and practice their conjugations regularly to become comfortable using them in your conversations.
Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]
Georgian culture places a strong emphasis on hospitality and warmth. The present tense is frequently used in everyday conversations to express actions happening at the moment or to describe regular habits and routines. By mastering the present tense, you will be able to engage in conversations with native speakers more effectively and understand their daily experiences and customs.
In Georgian, it is common to greet someone by asking "როგორ ხარ?" (rogor khar?), which translates to "How are you?" The present tense is often used in the response to describe one's current state or mood. For example, if you are feeling good, you can reply with "კარგად ვარ" (kargad var), meaning "I am good." This cultural insight demonstrates the practicality and relevance of learning the present tense in Georgian.
Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]
Now that we have explored the conjugation patterns and cultural insights related to the present tense in Georgian, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce what you have learned. Take your time, and feel free to refer back to the explanations and examples provided earlier in the lesson.
Exercise 1: Conjugating Verbs[edit | edit source]
Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense according to the subject provided:
1. მიყვარხე (miqvarxe) - to love
- მე (me) - I - თქვენ (tkven) - you (formal/plural) - ის (is) - he/she/it
2. მისწავლეს (miswavles) - to learn
- ჩვენ (chven) - we - თქვენ (tkven) - you (formal/plural) - ისინი (isini) - they
3. მიკვეთე (mikvete) - to try
- შენ (shen) - you (informal/singular) - მათ (mat) - they - მე (me) - I
Exercise 2: Translating Sentences[edit | edit source]
Translate the following sentences from English to Georgian using the present tense:
1. I am studying Georgian. 2. They love Georgian food. 3. Are you working today? 4. She lives in Tbilisi. 5. We speak Georgian fluently.
Exercise 3: Cultural Application[edit | edit source]
Imagine you are visiting Georgia and staying with a Georgian host family. Write a short paragraph in Georgian describing your daily routine using the present tense. Feel free to incorporate cultural aspects and interesting facts about Georgia into your paragraph.
Solutions[edit | edit source]
Exercise 1: Conjugating Verbs[edit | edit source]
1. მე მიყვარხარ (me miqvarxar)
თქვენ მიყვარხარ (tkven miqvarxar) ის მიყვარხეს (is miqvarxes)
2. ჩვენ მისწავლევთ (chven miswavlevet)
თქვენ მისწავლევთ (tkven miswavlevet) ისინი მისწავლევენ (isini miswavleven)
3. შენ მიკვეთე (shen mikvete)
მათ მიკვეთენ (mat mikveten) მე მიკვეთია (me mikvetia)
Exercise 2: Translating Sentences[edit | edit source]
1. მე ვსწავლით ქართულს (me vstsavlit kartuls) 2. ისინი უყვარხარებენ ქართულ კერძებს (isini uqvarxareben kartul kerzebs) 3. გაამზადებთ ხვალ მუშაბის? (gaamzadebet khval mushabis) 4. ის ცხოვრობს თბილისში (is tskhovrobs tbilisshi) 5. ჩვენ ვლაპარაკობთ ქართულს თუმცა კარგად (chven vlaparakobt kartuls tumtsa kargad)
Exercise 3: Cultural Application[edit | edit source]
მე ისევ გამოვიყენებენ საათებს და ამურის ადგილებს ამავე დროს. საბურავებს გამოვიყენებენ საყვარელ საქართველოში, რათა სრულიად გაიგონეთ მისი სამუშაოების და შესაბამისი კოუტურების დაცვა. თქვენი მეგობრები გამოიყენებენ ქართულს ყველაზე მნიშვნელოვან მომსახურებაში, რაც კარგად გამოიყენებიან საქართველოს კულტურულ მემკვიდრეობაში.
Solutions[edit | edit source]
Videos[edit | edit source]
Learn Georgian - Class 1 Verbs Present Tense 2/4 - Grammar ...[edit | edit source]
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Sources[edit | edit source]
- 15+ Basic Georgian Verbs: Easiest Guide - Ling App
- Georgian grammar - Wikipedia
- Georgian Verbs – The Reluctant Georgian Learner
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Possessive pronouns
- Participles
- The Ergative Case
- Negation
- Vocative case markers “—ო” and “—ვ”
- Preverbs and their functions
- The postposition “ თან”
- Cases of Verbal Persons in Transitive Verbs
- Inflection of demonstrative pronouns with nouns
- Infinitives
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