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As a Georgian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I'm excited to guide you through the basics of the present tense in Georgian. You'll learn how to conjugate verbs and form sentences in the present tense.
== Introduction ==


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.


<span link>Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Word-Order|Word Order]] & [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/The-postposition-of-the-Nominative|The postposition of the Nominative]].</span>
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.
==Conjugation of Regular Verbs in Present Tense==


In Georgian, regular verbs are conjugated in the present tense by adding specific endings based on the subject of the sentence. Here are the endings for the three subject types:
Let's get started!


* 1st person (I, we): -ვ (-v)
== Conjugating Verbs in the Present Tense ==
* 2nd person (you): -ს (-s)
* 3rd person (he, she, it, they): -ა (-a)


To illustrate this, let's conjugate the verb "to speak" (ლაპარაკობს - laparakobs) in the present tense with the subject pronouns:
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.


{| class="wikitable"
=== Conjugation Patterns ===
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| მე ლაპარაკობივ || me laparakobiv || I speak
|-
| შენ ლაპარაკობია || shen laparakobia || you speak
|-
| ის/იგი ლაპარაკობა || is/igi laparakoba || he/she/it speaks
|-
| ჩვენ ლაპარაკობივართ || chven laparakobivart || we speak
|-
| თქვენ ლაპარაკობთ || tkven laparakobt || you speak
|-
| ისინი ლაპარაკობენ || isini laparakoben || they speak
|}


You may have noticed that verbs in Georgian have a unique feature of infix insertion. The infix -ატ- (-at-) is inserted between the verb stem and the verb ending in the present tense, for example in the verb "to learn" (ისწავლებს - istsavlebs).
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.


==Irregular Verbs in Present Tense==
==== Verbs Ending in -ება (-eba) ====


Now that you understand the basics of conjugation, let's take a look at some irregular verbs in Georgian. The most common irregular verbs in the present tense are:
Verbs ending in -ება (-eba) follow the following conjugation pattern in the present tense:
 
* "to be" (არის - aris)
* "to have" (ჰყავს - hqavs)
* "to do" (აკეთებს - aketebs)
* "to go" (წასვლა - tsasvla)
 
Here's how to conjugate these verbs in the present tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| მე ვარ || me var || I am
| მიყვარხარ (miqvarxar) || mee-kvar-khar || I love
|-
|-
| შენ ხარ || shen khar || you are
| მიყვარხარ (miqvarxar) || mee-kvar-khar || You love
|-
|-
| ის არის || is aris || he/she/it is
| მიყვარხეს (miqvarxes) || mee-kvar-khes || He/She/It loves
|-
|-
| ჩვენ ვართ || chven vart || we are
| მიყვარხართ (miqvarxart) || mee-kvar-khart || We love
|-
|-
| თქვენ ხართ || tkven khart || you are
| მიყვარხეს (miqvarxes) || mee-kvar-khes || You love (plural)
|-
|-
| ისინი არიან || isini arian || they are
| მიყვარხენ (miqvarxen) || mee-kvar-khen || They love
|}
|}
==== Verbs Ending in -ობა (-oba) ====
Verbs ending in -ობა (-oba) follow the following conjugation pattern in the present tense:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| მე მაქვს || me makvs || I have
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || I am
|-
|-
| შენ გაქვს || shen gakvs || you have
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || You are
|-
|-
| ის ჰყავს || is hqavs || he/she/it has
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || He/She/It is
|-
|-
| ჩვენ გვქვს || chven gvkvs || we have
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || We are
|-
|-
| თქვენ გაქვთ || tkven gakvt || you have
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || You are (plural)
|-
|-
| ისინი ჰყავენ || isini hqaven || they have
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || They are
|}
|}
==== Verbs Ending in -აბა (-aba) ====
Verbs ending in -აბა (-aba) follow the following conjugation pattern in the present tense:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
|-
| მე ვაკეთებ || me vaketebe || I do
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || I do
|-
|-
| შენ აკეთე || shen akete || you do
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || You do
|-
|-
| ის აკეთებს || is aketebs || he/she/it does
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || He/She/It does
|-
|-
| ჩვენ ვაკეთებთ || chven vaketebeb || we do
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || We do
|-
|-
| თქვენ აკეთებთ || tkven aketebebt || you do
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || You do (plural)
|-
|-
| ისინი აკეთებენ || isini aketebeen || they do
| ვინცაა (vintsaa) || veen-tsaa || They do
|}
{| class="wikitable"
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| მე ვარგა || me varga || I go
|-
| შენ წავისვლე || shen tsavisvle || you go
|-
| ის წავისვლის || is tsavisvlis || he/she/it goes
|-
| ჩვენ ვარგავთ || chven vargavt || we go
|-
| თქვენ წავისვლეთ || tkven tsavisvlet || you go
|-
| ისინი წავისვლენ || isini tsavisvlen || they go
|}
|}


==Negation in Present Tense==
=== Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense ===
 
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 ==
 
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 ==
 
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 ===
 
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 ===
 
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 ===
 
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 ==
 
=== Exercise 1: Conjugating Verbs ===
 
1. მე მიყვარხარ (me miqvarxar)
  თქვენ მიყვარხარ (tkven miqvarxar)
  ის მიყვარხეს (is miqvarxes)


To create negative sentences in Georgian, we use the particle "არ" (ar) before the verb. Here's how to form negative sentences in the present tense:
2. ჩვენ მისწავლევთ (chven miswavlevet)
  თქვენ მისწავლევთ (tkven miswavlevet)
  ისინი მისწავლევენ (isini miswavleven)


* 1st person (I, we): არ -ვ (-arv)
3. შენ მიკვეთე (shen mikvete)
* 2nd person (you): არ -ს (-ars)
  მათ მიკვეთენ (mat mikveten)
* 3rd person (he, she, it, they): არ -ის (-aris)
  მე მიკვეთია (me mikvetia)


To illustrate this, let's use the same verb "to speak" (ლაპარაკობს - laparakobs) and form negative sentences:
=== Exercise 2: Translating Sentences ===


{| class="wikitable"
1. მე ვსწავლით ქართულს (me vstsavlit kartuls)
! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
2. ისინი უყვარხარებენ ქართულ კერძებს (isini uqvarxareben kartul kerzebs)
|-
3. გაამზადებთ ხვალ მუშაბის? (gaamzadebet khval mushabis)
| არ ვლაპარაკობ || arv laparakob || I do not speak
4. ის ცხოვრობს თბილისში (is tskhovrobs tbilisshi)
|-
5. ჩვენ ვლაპარაკობთ ქართულს თუმცა კარგად (chven vlaparakobt kartuls tumtsa kargad)
| არ ლაპარაკობ || ar laparakob || you do not speak
|-
| ის არ ლაპარაკობს || is ar laparakobs || he/she/it does not speak
|-
| არ ვლაპარაკობთ || arv laparakobt || we do not speak
|-
| არ ლაპარაკობთ || ar laparakobt || you do not speak
|-
| არ ლაპარაკობენ || ar laparakoben || they do not speak
|}


==Conclusion==
=== Exercise 3: Cultural Application ===


Congratulations, you've learned the basics of present tense conjugation in Georgian! Keep practicing to improve your skills and see how the language comes to life.
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 ==


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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]

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