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== Introduction ==
Welcome to the lesson on Tigrinya vocabulary! In this lesson, we will focus on common verbs and actions in the Tigrinya language. Verbs are essential in any language as they allow us to express actions, states, and occurrences. By learning these basic verbs, you will be able to communicate more effectively in Tigrinya and engage in conversations with native speakers. We will cover verbs such as "to be," "to have," "to go," and "to do," along with their conjugations and usage in sentences. This lesson is part of our comprehensive "Complete 0 to A1 Tigrinya Course" for complete beginners. So let's dive in and expand our Tigrinya vocabulary!
== Verb Conjugation in Tigrinya ==
Before we explore the basic verbs, let's understand how verbs are conjugated in Tigrinya. Conjugation refers to changing the form of a verb to indicate different grammatical aspects such as tense, person, and number. In Tigrinya, verbs are conjugated based on the subject of the sentence. Here is an overview of the verb conjugation patterns in Tigrinya:
=== Present Tense ===
In the present tense, Tigrinya verbs are conjugated differently depending on whether the subject is singular or plural. Let's take the verb "to eat" as an example:


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{| class="wikitable"
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
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| ትእዝም || t'ezem || to eat (singular)
|-
| ትእዝምን || t'ezemn || to eat (plural)
|}
 
As you can see, the verb "to eat" is conjugated as "t'ezem" for a singular subject and "t'ezemn" for a plural subject. This pattern applies to most verbs in the present tense.


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=== Past Tense ===


Tigrinya is an Afro-Asiatic language spoken in Eritrea and Ethiopia. In this lesson, you will learn common Tigrinya verbs, such as to be, to have, to go, and to do, as well as their conjugations and usage in sentences. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to form simple sentences using basic Tigrinya verbs.
In the past tense, Tigrinya verbs are conjugated differently depending on the gender of the subject. Let's take the verb "to go" as an example:


== To Be ==
For a masculine subject:
"To be" is a fundamental verb that you will use in many Tigrinya sentences. In Tigrinya, the verb "to be" does not exist. Instead, speakers usually use the equivalent of the word "exist." Let's see some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ኣብ || ab || (I) am
| ገበ || geba || went (masculine)
|}
 
For a feminine subject:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ኣብ || ab || (you, singular) are
| ገበተ || gebet || went (feminine)
|}
 
As you can see, the verb "to go" is conjugated as "geba" for a masculine subject and "gebet" for a feminine subject. This pattern applies to many verbs in the past tense.
 
=== Future Tense ===
 
In the future tense, Tigrinya verbs are conjugated differently depending on whether the subject is singular or plural. Let's take the verb "to sleep" as an example:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| እዩ || eyu || (he/she/it) is
| እደላ || edela || will sleep (singular)
|-
|-
| መስመር እዩ || mesmer eyu || (we) are
| እደላይን || edelayn || will sleep (plural)
|}
 
As you can see, the verb "to sleep" is conjugated as "edela" for a singular subject and "edelayn" for a plural subject. This pattern applies to many verbs in the future tense.
 
=== Imperative ===
 
The imperative form of a verb is used to give commands or make requests. In Tigrinya, the imperative form is created by using the verb stem without any suffixes. Let's take the verb "to come" as an example:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| መስመር እንደገና || mesmer endegena || (you, plural) are
| ተንስእል || tensile || come (singular)
|-
|-
| መስመር እናተርዳን || mesmer enaterdan || (they) are
| ተንስእልን || tensiln || come (plural)
|}
|}


Note that Tigrinya does not have separate forms for masculine and feminine.
As you can see, the imperative form of the verb "to come" is "tensile" for a singular subject and "tensiln" for a plural subject.
 
== Basic Verbs ==


Sample sentences:
Now that we understand the verb conjugation patterns in Tigrinya, let's explore some basic verbs that are commonly used in everyday conversations. These verbs will help you express yourself and engage in a variety of situations.


* ኣብ መንነት እዩ (ab mennenit eyu) - "I am a student."
=== To Be ===
* ኣብ ሰው ኣኽላት እናተርዳን (ab saw akhlatt enaterdan) - "They are good people."


== To Have ==
The verb "to be" is essential in any language as it allows us to identify and describe things. In Tigrinya, the verb "to be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here are the conjugations for the present tense:
In Tigrinya, as in English, the verb "to have" is used to show possession. The verb "to have" is expressed in Tigrinya using the verb "to be" (ኣብ), followed by the word for "with," which is "ብርሃን" (berhan). Here are some examples:


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{| class="wikitable"
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
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| ብርሃን ኣብ ወንዱ || berhan ab wndu || I have a brother
| ነሽ || nesh || I am
|-
| ነሽ || nesh || you are (singular)
|-
|-
| ብርሃን እዩ ኣቶም || berhan eyu atom || He has a father
| ነሽን || neshn || you are (plural)
|-
|-
| ብርሃን መስመር እናት || berhan mesmer enat || We have a sister
| ነች || nech || he/she/it is
|-
| ነሽን || neshn || we are
|-
| ነሕሩ || nehru || they are
|}
|}


Sample sentences:
As you can see, the verb "to be" is conjugated differently for each subject. It is important to note that the conjugation for the second person singular and plural is the same in the present tense.
* ብርሃን ኣብ መንነት ይምልከት (berhan ab mennenit yimelk'ti) - "I have a degree."
* ብርሃን መንነት እዩ ዳንስ ዓሰር (berhan mennenit eyu dances aser) - "He has a B.A. in dance."


== Basic Verbs ==
Here are some examples of using the verb "to be" in sentences:
Apart from "to be" and "to have," here are some common Tigrinya verbs you should know:
 
* እንዴት ነሽ? (Endet nesh?) - How are you?
* እኔ ነሽ ብቻ. (Ene nesh bicha.) - I am fine.
* እባክሽ ነሽ? (Ebaksh nesh?) - Where are you?
* ባህር ነሽ. (Bahre nesh.) - I am at home.
 
=== To Have ===
 
The verb "to have" is used to indicate possession or ownership. In Tigrinya, the verb "to have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here are the conjugations for the present tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| መጽሔት || mestshet || to eat
| እኔ እንዴት ለምንድን ነኝ || Ene endet lemindin negn || I have
|-
| እራስን ለምንድን ነሽ || Erasn lemindin nesh || you have (singular)
|-
| እራስንም ለምንድን ነሽ || Erasnm lemindin nesh || you have (plural)
|-
|-
| ተንኮል || tenk'el || to drink
| ልጅ ለምንድን ነሽ || Lij lemindin nesh || he/she/it has
|-
|-
| ኣብዚ || abzi || to come
| እኛ ለምንድን ነን || Engna lemindin nen || we have
|-
|-
| ንምብር || nmbir || to go
| ልጆች ለምንድን ነን || Lijoch lemindin nen || they have
|}
 
As you can see, the verb "to have" is conjugated differently for each subject. It is important to note that the conjugation for the second person singular and plural is the same in the present tense.
 
Here are some examples of using the verb "to have" in sentences:
 
* እኔ መንገድ ለምንድን ነኝ. (Ene menged lemindin negn.) - I have a book.
* እራስን ለምንድን ነሽ? (Erasn lemindin nesh?) - Do you have a car?
* ልጅ ለምንድን ነሽ? (Lij lemindin nesh?) - Does he/she/it have a child?
* እኛ አመጣለሁ. (Engna amet'aluh.) - We have arrived.
* ልጆች ለምንድን ነን? (Lijoch lemindin nen?) - Do they have siblings?
 
=== To Go ===
 
The verb "to go" is used to indicate movement from one place to another. In Tigrinya, the verb "to go" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here are the conjugations for the present tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| ምስ || ms || to hear
| አብረን || Aberen || I go
|-
|-
| ድሕሬ || dheheare || to see
| ሳልሽ || Salish || you go (singular)
|-
|-
| ምርጫ || mrcha || to do/make
| ሳልሽን || Salishn || you go (plural)
|-
|-
| ከነው || keneaw || to want
| ሳልሽ || Salish || he/she/it goes
|-
|-
| እራስ || eres || to say
| እኛ እርምጡ || Engna eremtu || we go
|-
|-
| ነፍስ || nefes || to understand
| እነሱ እርምጡ || Enesu eremtu || they go
|}
|}


Sample sentences:
As you can see, the verb "to go" is conjugated differently for each subject. It is important to note that the conjugation for the second person singular and plural is the same in the present tense.


* መጽሔት እቲ ገበያ ነዚ መንነት (mestshet eti gebeya neza mennenit) - "I eat this food."
Here are some examples of using the verb "to go" in sentences:
* ኣብዚ እቲ ማንነት (abzi eti mannenit) - "You come here."
* ተንኮል እቲ ነገር (tenk'el eti nager) - "He drinks water."


== Conjugation of Basic Verbs ==
* አብርን ትምህርት ተከታተሉ. (Aberen t'mihrut tek'atatelu.) - I go to school.
The conjugation of some basic Tigrinya verbs changes according to the subject. Here's how to conjugate some basic verbs in the present tense:
* ሳልሽ እርምጣለሁ. (Salish eremtaluh.) - You go to work.
* እኛ እርምጣለን. (Engna eremtalen.) - We go to the park.
* እነሱ በዓሣ እርምጡ. (Enesu be'asa eremtu.) - They go by bus.
 
=== To Do ===
 
The verb "to do" is a versatile verb that can be used to express various actions or activities. In Tigrinya, the verb "to do" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here are the conjugations for the present tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! !! ኣ- !! እ- !! ይ-
! Tigrinya !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
!Subject !! abizena || izena || ikeal
| እንዴት እርምጣለሁ? || Endet eremtaluh? || What do I do?
|-
|-
!I || መጽሔት ኣብዚ || መጽሔት እቲ || መጽሔት ይከዓል
| እራስን እርምጣለሁ? || Erasn eremtaluh? || What do you do? (singular)
|-
|-
!You (sing.) || መጽሔት እቲ። || መጽሔት እቲ || መጽሔት እንደገና
| እራስንም እርምጣለሁ? || Erasnm eremtaluh? || What do you do? (plural)
|-
|-
!He/She/It || መጽሔት እዩ። || መጽሔት እዩ || መጽሔት ይውል
| ልጅ እርምጣለሁ? || Lij eremtaluh? || What does he/she/it do?
|-
|-
!We || መጽሔት መስመር ኣት || መጽሔት መስመር ንደገና || መጽሔት መስመር ይከዓል
| እኛ እርምጣለን? || Engna eremtalen? || What do we do?
|-
|-
!You (pl.) || መጽሔት መስመር እንደገና || መጽሔት መስመር ንደገና || መጽሔት መስመር ይከዓል
| ልጆች እርምጣለን? || Lijoch eremtalen? || What do they do?
|-
!They || መጽሔት እናተርዳን። || መጽሔት እናተርዳን || መጽሔት ይውል
|}
|}


Sample sentences:
As you can see, the verb "to do" is conjugated differently for each subject. It is important to note that the conjugation for the second person singular and plural is the same in the present tense.
 
Here are some examples of using the verb "to do" in sentences:
 
* እንዴት እርምጣለሁ? (Endet eremtaluh?) - What do I do?
* እራስን እርምጣለሁ? (Erasn eremtaluh?) - What do you do?
* ልጅ እርምጣለሁ? (Lij eremtaluh?) - What does he/she/it do?
* እኛ እርምጣለን? (Engna eremtalen?) - What do we do?
* ልጆች እርምጣለን? (Lijoch eremtalen?) - What do they do?
 
== Cultural Insights ==
 
The Tigrinya language is spoken in both Eritrea and Ethiopia, with slight regional variations in vocabulary and pronunciation. While the basic verbs covered in this lesson are commonly used in both countries, it is important to note that certain words and expressions may differ between the two regions. For example, the word for "to eat" in Eritrea is "t'ezem," while in Ethiopia it is "t'ebel." Similarly, the word for "to go" in Eritrea is "abra," while in Ethiopia it is "yaleh." These regional variations add richness and diversity to the Tigrinya language.
 
In Tigrinya-speaking communities, verbs play a crucial role in everyday conversations and cultural expressions. They allow individuals to describe their actions, express their intentions, and engage in various social activities. Understanding and using the correct verb forms in Tigrinya not only ensures effective communication but also demonstrates respect for the language and culture of the Tigrinya-speaking people.
 
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now it's time to practice what you have learned! Try the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of the basic verbs and their conjugations in Tigrinya. Solutions and explanations will be provided afterward.
 
Exercise 1: Conjugation
Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense according to the given subject:
 
1. To be (singular) - የእርስዎ ነሽ.
2. To have (plural) - እኛ እራስንም ነን.
3. To go (he/she/it) - ልጅ ለምንድን ነሽ.
4. To do (you - plural) - ልጆች እርምጣሉ።
 
Exercise 2: Sentence Formation
Complete the following sentences with the appropriate verb:
 
1. አብርን ትምህርት ተከታተሉ.
2. እኔ መንገድ ለምንድን ነኝ.
3. ሳልሽ እርምጣለሁ.
 
Exercise 3: Translation
Translate the following sentences from English to Tigrinya:
 
1. What do you do?
2. They have a cat.
3. We go to the market.
 
== Solutions ==
 
Exercise 1: Conjugation
 
1. To be (singular) - ነሽ
2. To have (plural) - እራስንም ነን
3. To go (he/she/it) - ልጅ ለምንድን ነሽ
4. To do (you - plural) - ልጆች እርምጣሉ
 
Exercise 2: Sentence Formation
 
1. አብርን ትምህርት ተከታተሉ. (Aberen t'mihrut tek'atatelu.) - I go to school.
2. እኔ መንገድ ለምንድን ነኝ. (Ene menged lemindin negn.) - I have a book.
3. ሳልሽ እርምጣለሁ. (Salish eremtaluh.) - You go (singular).
 
Exercise 3: Translation


* ምርጫ ለውጥ ተጠቀምቲ ወዲ ከነው (mrcha lewet ttek'emi wedi keneaw) - "I'm doing my homework because I want to."
1. እራስን እርምጣለሁ? (Erasn eremtaluh?) - What do you do?
* መጽሔት መምህር ኣብዚ (mestshet m'amhr abzi) - "You eat meat."
2. እነሱ የድምፅ ነው. (Enesu yedemz negn.) - They have a cat.
* ንምብር ኣብዚ (nmbir abzi) - "He is leaving."
3. እኛ መገበያ ለምንድን ነን. (Engna m'gebeya lemindin nen.) - We go to the market.


Congratulations on completing this lesson! You are well on your way to gaining proficiency in Tigrinya. In the next lesson, we will learn vocabulary for everyday actions, such as eating, drinking, working, and sleeping, as well as their corresponding verbs.
Congratulations on completing the practice exercises! You are making great progress in learning Tigrinya! Keep practicing and exploring the language to enhance your skills further.


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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on Tigrinya vocabulary! In this lesson, we will focus on common verbs and actions in the Tigrinya language. Verbs are essential in any language as they allow us to express actions, states, and occurrences. By learning these basic verbs, you will be able to communicate more effectively in Tigrinya and engage in conversations with native speakers. We will cover verbs such as "to be," "to have," "to go," and "to do," along with their conjugations and usage in sentences. This lesson is part of our comprehensive "Complete 0 to A1 Tigrinya Course" for complete beginners. So let's dive in and expand our Tigrinya vocabulary!

Verb Conjugation in Tigrinya[edit | edit source]

Before we explore the basic verbs, let's understand how verbs are conjugated in Tigrinya. Conjugation refers to changing the form of a verb to indicate different grammatical aspects such as tense, person, and number. In Tigrinya, verbs are conjugated based on the subject of the sentence. Here is an overview of the verb conjugation patterns in Tigrinya:

Present Tense[edit | edit source]

In the present tense, Tigrinya verbs are conjugated differently depending on whether the subject is singular or plural. Let's take the verb "to eat" as an example:

Tigrinya Pronunciation English
ትእዝም t'ezem to eat (singular)
ትእዝምን t'ezemn to eat (plural)

As you can see, the verb "to eat" is conjugated as "t'ezem" for a singular subject and "t'ezemn" for a plural subject. This pattern applies to most verbs in the present tense.

Past Tense[edit | edit source]

In the past tense, Tigrinya verbs are conjugated differently depending on the gender of the subject. Let's take the verb "to go" as an example:

For a masculine subject:

Tigrinya Pronunciation English
ገበ geba went (masculine)

For a feminine subject:

Tigrinya Pronunciation English
ገበተ gebet went (feminine)

As you can see, the verb "to go" is conjugated as "geba" for a masculine subject and "gebet" for a feminine subject. This pattern applies to many verbs in the past tense.

Future Tense[edit | edit source]

In the future tense, Tigrinya verbs are conjugated differently depending on whether the subject is singular or plural. Let's take the verb "to sleep" as an example:

Tigrinya Pronunciation English
እደላ edela will sleep (singular)
እደላይን edelayn will sleep (plural)

As you can see, the verb "to sleep" is conjugated as "edela" for a singular subject and "edelayn" for a plural subject. This pattern applies to many verbs in the future tense.

Imperative[edit | edit source]

The imperative form of a verb is used to give commands or make requests. In Tigrinya, the imperative form is created by using the verb stem without any suffixes. Let's take the verb "to come" as an example:

Tigrinya Pronunciation English
ተንስእል tensile come (singular)
ተንስእልን tensiln come (plural)

As you can see, the imperative form of the verb "to come" is "tensile" for a singular subject and "tensiln" for a plural subject.

Basic Verbs[edit | edit source]

Now that we understand the verb conjugation patterns in Tigrinya, let's explore some basic verbs that are commonly used in everyday conversations. These verbs will help you express yourself and engage in a variety of situations.

To Be[edit | edit source]

The verb "to be" is essential in any language as it allows us to identify and describe things. In Tigrinya, the verb "to be" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here are the conjugations for the present tense:

Tigrinya Pronunciation English
ነሽ nesh I am
ነሽ nesh you are (singular)
ነሽን neshn you are (plural)
ነች nech he/she/it is
ነሽን neshn we are
ነሕሩ nehru they are

As you can see, the verb "to be" is conjugated differently for each subject. It is important to note that the conjugation for the second person singular and plural is the same in the present tense.

Here are some examples of using the verb "to be" in sentences:

  • እንዴት ነሽ? (Endet nesh?) - How are you?
  • እኔ ነሽ ብቻ. (Ene nesh bicha.) - I am fine.
  • እባክሽ ነሽ? (Ebaksh nesh?) - Where are you?
  • ባህር ነሽ. (Bahre nesh.) - I am at home.

To Have[edit | edit source]

The verb "to have" is used to indicate possession or ownership. In Tigrinya, the verb "to have" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here are the conjugations for the present tense:

Tigrinya Pronunciation English
እኔ እንዴት ለምንድን ነኝ Ene endet lemindin negn I have
እራስን ለምንድን ነሽ Erasn lemindin nesh you have (singular)
እራስንም ለምንድን ነሽ Erasnm lemindin nesh you have (plural)
ልጅ ለምንድን ነሽ Lij lemindin nesh he/she/it has
እኛ ለምንድን ነን Engna lemindin nen we have
ልጆች ለምንድን ነን Lijoch lemindin nen they have

As you can see, the verb "to have" is conjugated differently for each subject. It is important to note that the conjugation for the second person singular and plural is the same in the present tense.

Here are some examples of using the verb "to have" in sentences:

  • እኔ መንገድ ለምንድን ነኝ. (Ene menged lemindin negn.) - I have a book.
  • እራስን ለምንድን ነሽ? (Erasn lemindin nesh?) - Do you have a car?
  • ልጅ ለምንድን ነሽ? (Lij lemindin nesh?) - Does he/she/it have a child?
  • እኛ አመጣለሁ. (Engna amet'aluh.) - We have arrived.
  • ልጆች ለምንድን ነን? (Lijoch lemindin nen?) - Do they have siblings?

To Go[edit | edit source]

The verb "to go" is used to indicate movement from one place to another. In Tigrinya, the verb "to go" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here are the conjugations for the present tense:

Tigrinya Pronunciation English
አብረን Aberen I go
ሳልሽ Salish you go (singular)
ሳልሽን Salishn you go (plural)
ሳልሽ Salish he/she/it goes
እኛ እርምጡ Engna eremtu we go
እነሱ እርምጡ Enesu eremtu they go

As you can see, the verb "to go" is conjugated differently for each subject. It is important to note that the conjugation for the second person singular and plural is the same in the present tense.

Here are some examples of using the verb "to go" in sentences:

  • አብርን ትምህርት ተከታተሉ. (Aberen t'mihrut tek'atatelu.) - I go to school.
  • ሳልሽ እርምጣለሁ. (Salish eremtaluh.) - You go to work.
  • እኛ እርምጣለን. (Engna eremtalen.) - We go to the park.
  • እነሱ በዓሣ እርምጡ. (Enesu be'asa eremtu.) - They go by bus.

To Do[edit | edit source]

The verb "to do" is a versatile verb that can be used to express various actions or activities. In Tigrinya, the verb "to do" is conjugated differently depending on the subject. Here are the conjugations for the present tense:

Tigrinya Pronunciation English
እንዴት እርምጣለሁ? Endet eremtaluh? What do I do?
እራስን እርምጣለሁ? Erasn eremtaluh? What do you do? (singular)
እራስንም እርምጣለሁ? Erasnm eremtaluh? What do you do? (plural)
ልጅ እርምጣለሁ? Lij eremtaluh? What does he/she/it do?
እኛ እርምጣለን? Engna eremtalen? What do we do?
ልጆች እርምጣለን? Lijoch eremtalen? What do they do?

As you can see, the verb "to do" is conjugated differently for each subject. It is important to note that the conjugation for the second person singular and plural is the same in the present tense.

Here are some examples of using the verb "to do" in sentences:

  • እንዴት እርምጣለሁ? (Endet eremtaluh?) - What do I do?
  • እራስን እርምጣለሁ? (Erasn eremtaluh?) - What do you do?
  • ልጅ እርምጣለሁ? (Lij eremtaluh?) - What does he/she/it do?
  • እኛ እርምጣለን? (Engna eremtalen?) - What do we do?
  • ልጆች እርምጣለን? (Lijoch eremtalen?) - What do they do?

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

The Tigrinya language is spoken in both Eritrea and Ethiopia, with slight regional variations in vocabulary and pronunciation. While the basic verbs covered in this lesson are commonly used in both countries, it is important to note that certain words and expressions may differ between the two regions. For example, the word for "to eat" in Eritrea is "t'ezem," while in Ethiopia it is "t'ebel." Similarly, the word for "to go" in Eritrea is "abra," while in Ethiopia it is "yaleh." These regional variations add richness and diversity to the Tigrinya language.

In Tigrinya-speaking communities, verbs play a crucial role in everyday conversations and cultural expressions. They allow individuals to describe their actions, express their intentions, and engage in various social activities. Understanding and using the correct verb forms in Tigrinya not only ensures effective communication but also demonstrates respect for the language and culture of the Tigrinya-speaking people.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to practice what you have learned! Try the following exercises to reinforce your understanding of the basic verbs and their conjugations in Tigrinya. Solutions and explanations will be provided afterward.

Exercise 1: Conjugation Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense according to the given subject:

1. To be (singular) - የእርስዎ ነሽ. 2. To have (plural) - እኛ እራስንም ነን. 3. To go (he/she/it) - ልጅ ለምንድን ነሽ. 4. To do (you - plural) - ልጆች እርምጣሉ።

Exercise 2: Sentence Formation Complete the following sentences with the appropriate verb:

1. አብርን ትምህርት ተከታተሉ. 2. እኔ መንገድ ለምንድን ነኝ. 3. ሳልሽ እርምጣለሁ.

Exercise 3: Translation Translate the following sentences from English to Tigrinya:

1. What do you do? 2. They have a cat. 3. We go to the market.

Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Conjugation

1. To be (singular) - ነሽ 2. To have (plural) - እራስንም ነን 3. To go (he/she/it) - ልጅ ለምንድን ነሽ 4. To do (you - plural) - ልጆች እርምጣሉ

Exercise 2: Sentence Formation

1. አብርን ትምህርት ተከታተሉ. (Aberen t'mihrut tek'atatelu.) - I go to school. 2. እኔ መንገድ ለምንድን ነኝ. (Ene menged lemindin negn.) - I have a book. 3. ሳልሽ እርምጣለሁ. (Salish eremtaluh.) - You go (singular).

Exercise 3: Translation

1. እራስን እርምጣለሁ? (Erasn eremtaluh?) - What do you do? 2. እነሱ የድምፅ ነው. (Enesu yedemz negn.) - They have a cat. 3. እኛ መገበያ ለምንድን ነን. (Engna m'gebeya lemindin nen.) - We go to the market.

Congratulations on completing the practice exercises! You are making great progress in learning Tigrinya! Keep practicing and exploring the language to enhance your skills further.

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


Greetings and Introductions


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Numbers and Time


Basic Sentence Structure


Common Verbs and Actions


Asking Questions


Food and Dining


Tigrinya Culture and Traditions


Nouns and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Geography and History


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]




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