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As a Russian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I understand how important it is to master Russian grammar, including the conjugation of verbs in the present tense. In this lesson, which is part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Russian Course," you will learn about present tense conjugations for regular and irregular verbs.
== Introduction ==


Present tense conjugations provide the foundation for analyzing verb tense in Russian. Whether you're traveling to Russia, studying Russian literature, or simply learning the language for personal enrichment, mastering these conjugations is an essential step toward achieving fluency.
In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of Russian verb conjugations in the present tense. Verbs are the backbone of any language, and mastering their conjugations is crucial for effective communication. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, allowing you to express yourself accurately in Russian.


== Regular Verbs ==
== Regular Verbs ==


Regular verbs follow predictable conjugation patterns in the present tense, depending on the verb's infinitive ending. Let's take a look at how each category of verb conjugates in the present tense.  
Let's start with regular verbs, which follow predictable patterns in their conjugations. In the present tense, regular verbs in Russian are divided into three main groups based on their infinitive endings: -ать, -еть, and -ить. Let's explore each group in detail.
 
=== Group 1: -ать Verbs ===


=== First Conjugation (-ать) ===
Verbs in this group typically end in -ать in their infinitive form. To conjugate them, we remove the -ть ending and add the appropriate endings based on the subject. Here is a table that illustrates the conjugation of the verb работать (to work):


For regular verbs that end in -ать in the infinitive form, follow this pattern:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| разговаривать || rahz-gah-va-REE-vat' || to talk
| работаю || ruh-BAH-tah-yoo || I work
|-
|-
| гулять || goo-LYAT' || to walk
| работаешь || ruh-BAH-tah-yesh || you (informal) work
|-
| работает || ruh-BAH-tah-yet || he/she/it works
|-
| работаем || ruh-BAH-tah-yem || we work
|-
| работаете || ruh-BAH-tah-yet-ye || you (formal/plural) work
|-
| работают || ruh-BAH-tah-yut || they work
|}
|}


To conjugate a regular verb that ends in -ать in the present tense, drop the -ать and add the following endings:
As you can see, the -ать ending is replaced with -аю, -аешь, -ает, -аем, -аете, and -ают, depending on the subject. Practice conjugating other -ать verbs such as говорить (to speak) and учиться (to study) using the same pattern.
 
=== Group 2: -еть Verbs ===
 
Verbs in this group end in -еть in their infinitive form. To conjugate them, we remove the -ть ending and add the appropriate endings based on the subject. Here is a table that illustrates the conjugation of the verb петь (to sing):


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Singular !! Pronunciation !! English !! Plural !! Pronunciation !! English
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| пою || POH-yoo || I sing
|-
| поешь || POH-yesh || you (informal) sing
|-
| поет || POH-yet || he/she/it sings
|-
|-
| Я разговариваю || ya rahz-gah-va-REE-vah-yu || I talk || Мы разговариваем || my rahz-gah-va-REE-va-yem || We talk
| поём || POH-yom || we sing
|-
|-
| Ты разговариваешь || ty rahz-gah-va-REE-vah-eesh || You talk (informal) || Вы разговариваете || vy rahz-gah-va-REE-va-tye || You talk (formal or plural)
| поете || POH-yet-ye || you (formal/plural) sing
|-
|-
| Он/она/оно разговаривает || on/ah-nah/AH-na rahz-gah-va-REE-va-yet || He/she/it talks || Они разговаривают || ah-NEE rahz-gah-va-REE-va-yut || They talk
| поют || POH-yoot || they sing
|}
|}


Notice how the verb endings in the table above can be categorized as -у, -ешь, -ет, -ем, -ете, and -ют. Once these endings are learned, any -ать verb can be easily conjugated in the present tense.
In this case, the -еть ending is replaced with -ю, -ешь, -ет, -ём, -ете, and -ют, depending on the subject. Practice conjugating other -еть verbs such as читать (to read) and писать (to write) using the same pattern.
 
=== Group 3: -ить Verbs ===


=== Second Conjugation (-ить) ===
Verbs in this group end in -ить in their infinitive form. To conjugate them, we remove the -ть ending and add the appropriate endings based on the subject. Here is a table that illustrates the conjugation of the verb понимать (to understand):


For regular verbs that end in -ить in the infinitive form, use the following pattern:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| учить || oo-CHIT' || to teach
| понимаю || pah-nee-MAH-yoo || I understand
|-
|-
| писать || PEE-sat' || to write
| понимаешь || pah-nee-MAH-yesh || you (informal) understand
|}
|-
 
| понимает || pah-nee-MAH-yet || he/she/it understands
To conjugate a regular verb that ends in -ить in the present tense, drop the -ить and add the following endings:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Singular !! Pronunciation !! English !! Plural !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Я учу || ya oo-choo || I teach || Мы учим || my oo-cheem || We teach
| понимаем || pah-nee-MAH-yem || we understand
|-
|-
| Ты учишь || ty oo-CHEESH' || You teach (informal) || Вы учитe || vy oo-chee-TYE || You teach (formal or plural)
| понимаете || pah-nee-MAH-yet-ye || you (formal/plural) understand
|-
|-
| Он/она/оно учит || on/ah-nah/AH-nah OO-cheet || He/she/it teaches || Они учат || ah-NEE oo-CHAT || They teach
| понимают || pah-nee-MAH-yoot || they understand
|}
|}


Again, notice the verb endings in the table above can be categorized as -у, -ишь, -ит, -им, -ите, and -ят. Once you learn these endings, you can conjugate any -ить verb in the present tense.  
Similarly, the -ить ending is replaced with -маю, -маешь, -мает, -маем, -маете, and -мают, depending on the subject. Practice conjugating other -ить verbs such as любить (to love) and гулять (to walk) using the same pattern.


=== Third Conjugation (-еть, -ть) ===
== Irregular Verbs ==
 
While regular verbs follow predictable patterns, there are several irregular verbs in Russian that have unique conjugations in the present tense. In this section, we will explore some of the most common irregular verbs and their conjugations.
 
=== быть (to be) ===
 
The verb быть is used to express the state of being or existence. Here is its conjugation in the present tense:


For regular verbs that end in -еть or -ть in the infinitive form, use the following pattern:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| работать || rah-bah-TAT' || to work
| есть || YEST' || I am
|-
| есть || YEST' || you (informal) are
|-
|-
| готовить || gah-tah-VEE-ty || to cook
| есть || YEST' || he/she/it is
|}
 
To conjugate a regular verb that ends in -еть or -ть in the present tense, drop the -ть or -еть and add the following endings:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Singular !! Pronunciation !! English !! Plural !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Я работаю || ya rah-bah-TAH-yu || I work || Мы работаем || my rah-bah-TA-yeem || We work
| есть || YEST' || we are
|-
|-
| Ты работаешь || ty rah-bah-TAH-eesh' || You work (informal) || Вы работаете || vy rah-bah-TA-tye || You work (formal or plural)
| есть || YEST' || you (formal/plural) are
|-
|-
| Он/она/оно работает || on/ah-nah/AH-na rah-bah-TA-yet || He/she/it works || Они работают || ah-NEE rah-bah-TA-yut || They work
| есть || YEST' || they are
|}
|}


As before, the verb endings in the table above follow a consistent pattern: -у, -ешь, -ет, -ем, -ете, and -ют.
As you can see, быть only has one form for all subjects in the present tense. It is important to note that the pronoun "я" (I) is often omitted in Russian unless it is necessary for clarification.


== Irregular Verbs ==
=== идти (to go) ===


If you've already learned to recognize the patterns of Russian verb conjugation, you will find that irregular verbs are no more difficult than regular verbs. Instead of being subject to a predictable set of verb endings, irregular verbs often alter the stem of the verb itself. Let's take a look at some common examples of irregular present tense verb conjugation in Russian:
The verb идти is used to express the action of going or walking. Here is its conjugation in the present tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Russian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| идти || EED-tee || to go (by foot)
| иду || EE-doo || I go
|-
|-
| есть || YEST' || to eat
| идёшь || EE-dyosh' || you (informal) go
|-
|-
| быть || BYT' || to be
| идёт || EE-dyot || he/she/it goes
|}
 
To conjugate an irregular verb in the present tense, you will need to memorize the irregularities themselves. For example, the verb "идти" (to go) follows the pattern:
{| class="wikitable"
! Singular !! Pronunciation !! English !! Plural !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Я иду || ya EE-doo || I go || Мы идём || my EE-dyom || We go
| идём || EE-dyom || we go
|-
|-
| Ты идёшь || ty EE-dyosh || You go (informal) || Вы идёте || vy EE-dyotye || You go (formal or plural)
| идёте || EE-dyet-ye || you (formal/plural) go
|-
|-
| Он/она/оно идёт || on/ah-nah/AH-na EE-dyot || He/she/it goes || Они идут || ah-NEE EE-doot || They go
| идут || EE-dooot || they go
|}
|}


As you can see, this conjugation is distinctly different from regular verb conjugation patterns. However, with practice, you can memorize these irregularities with ease.
Notice the use of the soft sign "ё" in the second and third person singular forms. This is a pronunciation distinction that is important to maintain. Practice conjugating other irregular verbs such as делать (to do) and знать (to know) using the same pattern.


== Tips for Learning Present Tense Conjugations ==
== Conclusion ==


Conjugation is a fundamental part of mastering the Russian language. Here are a few tips to help you learn and memorize Russian present tense conjugation patterns:
Congratulations! You have reached the end of this comprehensive lesson on Russian present tense conjugations. We covered regular verbs in three different groups based on their infinitive endings (-ать, -еть, and -ить), as well as some common irregular verbs. Remember to practice conjugating verbs regularly to reinforce your knowledge and improve your fluency in Russian. Keep up the good work, and soon you'll be able to express yourself confidently in the present tense!
 
* Practice regularly: Like any skill, regular practice is essential for mastering verb conjugation. Spend at least a few minutes each day reviewing present tense conjugation to help enforce the patterns in your mind.
* Use flashcards: Flashcards can be an effective tool for memorizing verb conjugation patterns. Write the infinitive form of a verb on one side of the card and the conjugated forms on the other side. Quiz yourself frequently to reinforce your memory.
* Practice with audio materials: Listening to native Russian speakers is one of the best ways to learn proper pronunciation and intonation. Use audio materials accompanied by transcripts to practice present tense conjugation while learning to recognize the spoken form of verbs.
* Focus on memorizing high-frequency verbs: Memorizing the most commonly used verbs in present tense form can help you build a foundation for conjugating less common verbs down the road.
 
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_grammar Russian Grammar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Russian_verbs Russian Verbs]


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==Related Lessons==
 
==Sources==
* [https://www.russianlessons.net/grammar/verbs_present.php Russian Present Tense - Russian Verbs]
* [https://russianlessononline.com/present-tense-in-russian/ Present Tense in Russian language | It's Very Simple Now]
 
 
 
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Russian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Present Tense Conjugations

Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of Russian verb conjugations in the present tense. Verbs are the backbone of any language, and mastering their conjugations is crucial for effective communication. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the present tense, allowing you to express yourself accurately in Russian.

Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Let's start with regular verbs, which follow predictable patterns in their conjugations. In the present tense, regular verbs in Russian are divided into three main groups based on their infinitive endings: -ать, -еть, and -ить. Let's explore each group in detail.

Group 1: -ать Verbs[edit | edit source]

Verbs in this group typically end in -ать in their infinitive form. To conjugate them, we remove the -ть ending and add the appropriate endings based on the subject. Here is a table that illustrates the conjugation of the verb работать (to work):

Russian Pronunciation English
работаю ruh-BAH-tah-yoo I work
работаешь ruh-BAH-tah-yesh you (informal) work
работает ruh-BAH-tah-yet he/she/it works
работаем ruh-BAH-tah-yem we work
работаете ruh-BAH-tah-yet-ye you (formal/plural) work
работают ruh-BAH-tah-yut they work

As you can see, the -ать ending is replaced with -аю, -аешь, -ает, -аем, -аете, and -ают, depending on the subject. Practice conjugating other -ать verbs such as говорить (to speak) and учиться (to study) using the same pattern.

Group 2: -еть Verbs[edit | edit source]

Verbs in this group end in -еть in their infinitive form. To conjugate them, we remove the -ть ending and add the appropriate endings based on the subject. Here is a table that illustrates the conjugation of the verb петь (to sing):

Russian Pronunciation English
пою POH-yoo I sing
поешь POH-yesh you (informal) sing
поет POH-yet he/she/it sings
поём POH-yom we sing
поете POH-yet-ye you (formal/plural) sing
поют POH-yoot they sing

In this case, the -еть ending is replaced with -ю, -ешь, -ет, -ём, -ете, and -ют, depending on the subject. Practice conjugating other -еть verbs such as читать (to read) and писать (to write) using the same pattern.

Group 3: -ить Verbs[edit | edit source]

Verbs in this group end in -ить in their infinitive form. To conjugate them, we remove the -ть ending and add the appropriate endings based on the subject. Here is a table that illustrates the conjugation of the verb понимать (to understand):

Russian Pronunciation English
понимаю pah-nee-MAH-yoo I understand
понимаешь pah-nee-MAH-yesh you (informal) understand
понимает pah-nee-MAH-yet he/she/it understands
понимаем pah-nee-MAH-yem we understand
понимаете pah-nee-MAH-yet-ye you (formal/plural) understand
понимают pah-nee-MAH-yoot they understand

Similarly, the -ить ending is replaced with -маю, -маешь, -мает, -маем, -маете, and -мают, depending on the subject. Practice conjugating other -ить verbs such as любить (to love) and гулять (to walk) using the same pattern.

Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

While regular verbs follow predictable patterns, there are several irregular verbs in Russian that have unique conjugations in the present tense. In this section, we will explore some of the most common irregular verbs and their conjugations.

быть (to be)[edit | edit source]

The verb быть is used to express the state of being or existence. Here is its conjugation in the present tense:

Russian Pronunciation English
есть YEST' I am
есть YEST' you (informal) are
есть YEST' he/she/it is
есть YEST' we are
есть YEST' you (formal/plural) are
есть YEST' they are

As you can see, быть only has one form for all subjects in the present tense. It is important to note that the pronoun "я" (I) is often omitted in Russian unless it is necessary for clarification.

идти (to go)[edit | edit source]

The verb идти is used to express the action of going or walking. Here is its conjugation in the present tense:

Russian Pronunciation English
иду EE-doo I go
идёшь EE-dyosh' you (informal) go
идёт EE-dyot he/she/it goes
идём EE-dyom we go
идёте EE-dyet-ye you (formal/plural) go
идут EE-dooot they go

Notice the use of the soft sign "ё" in the second and third person singular forms. This is a pronunciation distinction that is important to maintain. Practice conjugating other irregular verbs such as делать (to do) and знать (to know) using the same pattern.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have reached the end of this comprehensive lesson on Russian present tense conjugations. We covered regular verbs in three different groups based on their infinitive endings (-ать, -еть, and -ить), as well as some common irregular verbs. Remember to practice conjugating verbs regularly to reinforce your knowledge and improve your fluency in Russian. Keep up the good work, and soon you'll be able to express yourself confidently in the present tense!

Table of Contents - Russian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Basic Phrases and Greetings


Nouns and Gender


Numbers and Time


Cases and Prepositions


Family and Relationships


Verbs and Conjugation


Food and Dining


Russian Traditions and Holidays


Travel and Transportation


Adjectives and Adverbs


Hobbies and Leisure Activities


Russian Literature and Arts

Videos[edit | edit source]

Do You Use the Verb 'to BE' in the Present Tense in Russian ...[edit | edit source]

Russian conjugation: Present, Past and Future tense - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Russian: The present tense - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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