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Introduction:
Welcome to Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Slovak Course"! In this unit, we will focus on nouns, pronouns, and verbs in the present tense. This unit is essential for building a strong foundation in the Slovak language, as it will enable you to express actions and describe people and things in the present. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense. Let's dive in!


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== Nouns and Pronouns ==
Before we delve into the present tense of regular verbs, let's refresh our knowledge of nouns and pronouns in Slovak. Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas, while pronouns are words that replace nouns to avoid repetition. In Slovak, nouns and pronouns have gender and case forms, which affect their endings and usage in sentences. Let's explore this further with some examples:


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=== Gender ===
In Slovak, nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter. The gender of a noun determines the form of other words in the sentence, such as adjectives and articles. Here are some examples of nouns with their corresponding genders:


Hello and welcome to the second unit of the "Complete 0 to A1 Slovak Course". In this lesson, we will learn how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Slovak.
{| class="wikitable"
! Slovak !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| muž || [muʒ] || man
|-
| žena || [ʒɛna] || woman
|-
| dieťa || [dʲɛcja] || child
|}


Slovak is a Slavic language, which means that it shares many similarities with other Slavic languages, such as Czech, Polish, and Russian. Although it may seem challenging at first, learning Slovak can be incredibly rewarding, especially if you plan to visit or live in Slovakia.
As you can see, the word for "man" (muž) is masculine, the word for "woman" (žena) is feminine, and the word for "child" (dieťa) is neuter. It's important to pay attention to the gender of nouns, as it affects the endings of other words in the sentence.


Let's get started!
=== Case ===
In addition to gender, nouns and pronouns in Slovak also have case forms. Cases indicate the role of a noun or pronoun in a sentence, such as subject, object, or possession. There are six cases in Slovak: nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, instrumental, and locative. Each case has its own set of endings, which change depending on the gender and number (singular or plural) of the noun or pronoun. Let's take a look at the different cases using the noun "muž" (man):


{| class="wikitable"
! Case !! Singular !! Plural
|-
| Nominative || muž || muži
|-
| Genitive || muža || mužov
|-
| Dative || mužovi || mužom
|-
| Accusative || muža || mužov
|-
| Instrumental || mužom || mužmi
|-
| Locative || mužovi || mužoch
|}


<span link>Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] & [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Negation|Negation]].</span>
As you can see, the endings of the noun "muž" change depending on the case and number. For example, in the nominative case (subject), we say "muž" for singular and "muži" for plural. In the genitive case (possession), we say "muža" for singular and "mužov" for plural. It's important to learn the endings for each case, as they determine how nouns and pronouns are used in sentences.
== The Present Tense ==


In Slovak, there are three types of verbs: regular, irregular, and modal. In this lesson, we will focus on regular verbs in the present tense.
Now that we have reviewed nouns and pronouns, let's move on to the main topic of this lesson: the present tense of regular verbs.


The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening now, habitual actions, and general truths. It is formed by adding different endings to the stem (or root) of the verb, depending on the subject.


Here is the present tense of the verb "hovoriť" (to speak), which is a regular verb:
== The Present Tense of Regular Verbs ==
The present tense is used to talk about actions happening in the present or general truths. In Slovak, regular verbs follow a specific pattern when conjugated in the present tense. Let's take a look at the conjugation of regular verbs in the present tense using the verb "hovoriť" (to speak) as an example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Slovak !! Pronunciation !! English
! Slovak !! Pronunciation !! English
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| hovorím || [ˈhovoriːm] || I speak
| ja hovorím || [ja ɦovorim] || I speak
|-
|-
| hovoríš || [ˈhovoriːʃ] || You speak (informal)
| ty hovoríš || [ti ɦovoriʃ] || you speak (informal)
|-
|-
| hovorí || [ˈhovoriː] || He/She/It speaks
| on/ona/ono hovorí || [on/ona/ono ɦovori] || he/she/it speaks
|-
|-
| hovoríme || [ˈhovoriːmɛ] || We speak
| my hovoríme || [mi ɦovorimɛ] || we speak
|-
|-
| hovoríte || [ˈhovoriːtɛ] || You speak (formal/plural)
| vy hovoríte || [vi ɦovoritɛ] || you speak (formal)
|-
|-
| hovoria || [ˈhovorja] || They speak
| oni/ony/oni hovoria || [oni/oni/oni ɦovoria] || they speak
|}
|}


As you can see, the endings change depending on the subject. For example, verbs that end in "-ať" or "-ať sa" have the following endings:
As you can see, the verb "hovoriť" (to speak) is conjugated differently depending on the subject pronoun. The endings of the verb change to match the subject pronoun and indicate the present tense. It's important to note that the verb stem remains the same throughout the conjugation.


Let's practice conjugating regular verbs in the present tense with some more examples:
=== Example 1: Kupovať (to buy) ===
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Slovak !! Pronunciation !! English
! Slovak !! Pronunciation !! English
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| pracujem || [ˈpratsuːjɛm] || I work
| ja kupujem || [ja kupujɛm] || I buy
|-
|-
| pracuješ || [ˈpratsuːjɛʃ] || You work (informal)
| ty kupuješ || [ti kupujɛʃ] || you buy (informal)
|-
|-
| pracuje || [ˈpratsuːjɛ] || He/She/It works
| on/ona/ono kupuje || [on/ona/ono kupujɛ] || he/she/it buys
|-
|-
| pracujeme || [ˈpratsuːjɛmɛ] || We work
| my kupujeme || [mi kupujɛmɛ] || we buy
|-
|-
| pracujete || [ˈpratsuːjɛtɛ] || You work (formal/plural)
| vy kupujete || [vi kupujɛtɛ] || you buy (formal)
|-
|-
| pracujú || [ˈpratsuːjuː] || They work
| oni/ony/oni kupujú || [oni/oni/oni kupujuː] || they buy
|}
|}


== Tips and Tricks ==
=== Example 2: Čítať (to read) ===
 
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Here are some tips and tricks for conjugating regular verbs in the present tense:
! Slovak !! Pronunciation !! English
 
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* Identify the stem of the verb by removing the -ť ending from the infinitive form. For example, the stem of "hovoriť" is "hovor".
| ja čítam || [ja tʃiːtam] || I read
 
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* Memorize the different endings for each subject. It can be helpful to create flashcards or quizzes to practice.
| ty čítaš || [ti tʃiːtaʃ] || you read (informal)
 
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* Pay attention to vowel changes in the stem. Some verbs have stem alternations in the present tense. For example, the verb "jesť" (to eat) changes its stem to "jem" in the first person singular.
| on/ona/ono číta || [on/ona/ono tʃiːta] || he/she/it reads
 
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* Practice, practice, practice! The more you use the present tense in context, the easier it will become.
| my čítame || [mi tʃiːtamɛ] || we read
|-
| vy čítate || [vi tʃiːtatɛ] || you read (formal)
|-
| oni/ony/oni čítajú || [oni/oni/oni tʃiːtajuː] || they read
|}


== Conclusion ==
Now that you have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense, it's time to practice what you have learned!


Congratulations! You have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Slovak. Keep practicing and using these verbs in everyday conversation to become more comfortable with this grammar structure. Remember to be patient with yourself and to have fun while learning.
== Practice Exercises ==
1. Conjugate the verb "robiť" (to do) in the present tense for each subject pronoun.
2. Conjugate the verb "jesť" (to eat) in the present tense for each subject pronoun.
3. Translate the following sentences into Slovak:
  * I speak Slovak.
  * She buys a new car.
  * We read books every day.
4. Translate the following sentences into English:
  * Oni hovoria po anglicky.
  * Ty čítaš zaujímavú knihu.
  * My kupujeme darček pre mamu.


If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Happy learning!
== Solutions ==
1. Conjugation of "robiť" (to do) in the present tense:
  * ja robím
  * ty robíš
  * on/ona/ono robí
  * my robíme
  * vy robíte
  * oni/ony/oni robia
2. Conjugation of "jesť" (to eat) in the present tense:
  * ja jem
  * ty ješ
  * on/ona/ono je
  * my jeme
  * vy jete
  * oni/ony/oni jedia
3. Translations:
  * Hovorím po slovensky.
  * Kúpi si nové auto.
  * Čítame knihy každý deň.
4. Translations:
  * They speak English.
  * You read an interesting book.
  * We buy a present for mom.


Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Slovak. Keep practicing and using these verbs in your daily conversations to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will explore the verbs "to be" and "to have" in the present tense. Dovidenia!


<span link>Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]] & [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]].</span>
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* [https://ling-app.com/sk/slovak-verbs/ 20+ Popular Slovak Verbs - Ling App]
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Introduction: Welcome to Unit 2 of the "Complete 0 to A1 Slovak Course"! In this unit, we will focus on nouns, pronouns, and verbs in the present tense. This unit is essential for building a strong foundation in the Slovak language, as it will enable you to express actions and describe people and things in the present. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense. Let's dive in!

Nouns and Pronouns

Before we delve into the present tense of regular verbs, let's refresh our knowledge of nouns and pronouns in Slovak. Nouns are words that represent people, places, things, or ideas, while pronouns are words that replace nouns to avoid repetition. In Slovak, nouns and pronouns have gender and case forms, which affect their endings and usage in sentences. Let's explore this further with some examples:

Gender

In Slovak, nouns can be masculine, feminine, or neuter. The gender of a noun determines the form of other words in the sentence, such as adjectives and articles. Here are some examples of nouns with their corresponding genders:

Slovak Pronunciation English
muž [muʒ] man
žena [ʒɛna] woman
dieťa [dʲɛcja] child

As you can see, the word for "man" (muž) is masculine, the word for "woman" (žena) is feminine, and the word for "child" (dieťa) is neuter. It's important to pay attention to the gender of nouns, as it affects the endings of other words in the sentence.

Case

In addition to gender, nouns and pronouns in Slovak also have case forms. Cases indicate the role of a noun or pronoun in a sentence, such as subject, object, or possession. There are six cases in Slovak: nominative, genitive, dative, accusative, instrumental, and locative. Each case has its own set of endings, which change depending on the gender and number (singular or plural) of the noun or pronoun. Let's take a look at the different cases using the noun "muž" (man):

Case Singular Plural
Nominative muž muži
Genitive muža mužov
Dative mužovi mužom
Accusative muža mužov
Instrumental mužom mužmi
Locative mužovi mužoch

As you can see, the endings of the noun "muž" change depending on the case and number. For example, in the nominative case (subject), we say "muž" for singular and "muži" for plural. In the genitive case (possession), we say "muža" for singular and "mužov" for plural. It's important to learn the endings for each case, as they determine how nouns and pronouns are used in sentences.

Now that we have reviewed nouns and pronouns, let's move on to the main topic of this lesson: the present tense of regular verbs.


The Present Tense of Regular Verbs

The present tense is used to talk about actions happening in the present or general truths. In Slovak, regular verbs follow a specific pattern when conjugated in the present tense. Let's take a look at the conjugation of regular verbs in the present tense using the verb "hovoriť" (to speak) as an example:

Slovak Pronunciation English
ja hovorím [ja ɦovorim] I speak
ty hovoríš [ti ɦovoriʃ] you speak (informal)
on/ona/ono hovorí [on/ona/ono ɦovori] he/she/it speaks
my hovoríme [mi ɦovorimɛ] we speak
vy hovoríte [vi ɦovoritɛ] you speak (formal)
oni/ony/oni hovoria [oni/oni/oni ɦovoria] they speak

As you can see, the verb "hovoriť" (to speak) is conjugated differently depending on the subject pronoun. The endings of the verb change to match the subject pronoun and indicate the present tense. It's important to note that the verb stem remains the same throughout the conjugation.

Let's practice conjugating regular verbs in the present tense with some more examples:

Example 1: Kupovať (to buy)

Slovak Pronunciation English
ja kupujem [ja kupujɛm] I buy
ty kupuješ [ti kupujɛʃ] you buy (informal)
on/ona/ono kupuje [on/ona/ono kupujɛ] he/she/it buys
my kupujeme [mi kupujɛmɛ] we buy
vy kupujete [vi kupujɛtɛ] you buy (formal)
oni/ony/oni kupujú [oni/oni/oni kupujuː] they buy

Example 2: Čítať (to read)

Slovak Pronunciation English
ja čítam [ja tʃiːtam] I read
ty čítaš [ti tʃiːtaʃ] you read (informal)
on/ona/ono číta [on/ona/ono tʃiːta] he/she/it reads
my čítame [mi tʃiːtamɛ] we read
vy čítate [vi tʃiːtatɛ] you read (formal)
oni/ony/oni čítajú [oni/oni/oni tʃiːtajuː] they read

Now that you have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense, it's time to practice what you have learned!

Practice Exercises

1. Conjugate the verb "robiť" (to do) in the present tense for each subject pronoun. 2. Conjugate the verb "jesť" (to eat) in the present tense for each subject pronoun. 3. Translate the following sentences into Slovak: 

  * I speak Slovak.
  * She buys a new car.
  * We read books every day.

4. Translate the following sentences into English: 

  * Oni hovoria po anglicky.
  * Ty čítaš zaujímavú knihu.
  * My kupujeme darček pre mamu.

Solutions

1. Conjugation of "robiť" (to do) in the present tense: 

  * ja robím
  * ty robíš
  * on/ona/ono robí
  * my robíme
  * vy robíte
  * oni/ony/oni robia

2. Conjugation of "jesť" (to eat) in the present tense: 

  * ja jem
  * ty ješ
  * on/ona/ono je
  * my jeme
  * vy jete
  * oni/ony/oni jedia

3. Translations: 

  * Hovorím po slovensky.
  * Kúpi si nové auto.
  * Čítame knihy každý deň.

4. Translations: 

  * They speak English.
  * You read an interesting book.
  * We buy a present for mom.

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Slovak. Keep practicing and using these verbs in your daily conversations to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will explore the verbs "to be" and "to have" in the present tense. Dovidenia!

Table of Contents - Slovak Course - 0 to A1


Unit 1: Greetings and Introductions


Unit 2: Nouns, Pronouns, and Verbs in the Present Tense


Unit 3: Slovak Culture and Society


Unit 4: Daily Activities and Routine


Unit 5: Cases and Prepositions


Unit 6: Slovak Geography and Nature


Unit 7: Travel and Transportation


Unit 8: Adjectives and Adverbs


Unit 9: Slovak Art and Music


Unit 10: Time and Dates


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