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Welcome to the lesson on '''Verb Conjugation''' in Armenian! Understanding how verbs work in any language is a cornerstone of mastering that language, and Armenian is no exception. This lesson is particularly important because verbs are the heart of sentences; they express actions, states, and occurrences. In Armenian, verb conjugation involves changing the form of a verb to express tense, mood, person, and number, which is essential for effective communication.
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to conjugate verbs in the present tense and understand their forms based on different subjects. We will break down this topic into manageable sections, complete with examples and exercises to help you practice.


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As an Armenian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to teach you about verb conjugation in Armenian language. This lesson is part of the larger course entitled "Complete 0 to A1 Armenian Course" and is specifically placed under the subtopic "Basic Sentence Structure". At this point in the course, you should already have a good understanding of Nouns and Pronouns. Now, it is time to learn about verbs and how they are conjugated in Armenian.
=== Introduction to Verb Conjugation ===
 
Conjugation is the process of modifying a verb from its base form to reflect various grammatical categories. In Armenian, verbs are conjugated according to the following criteria:
 
* '''Tense''': Indicates the time of the action (present, past, future).
 
* '''Person''': Shows who is performing the action (first person, second person, third person).
 
* '''Number''': Indicates whether the subject is singular or plural.
 
In this lesson, we will focus primarily on the present tense, which is commonly used in daily conversations.
 
=== Present Tense Conjugation ===
 
In Armenian, the present tense is formed by modifying the base form of the verb. The general structure involves adding specific endings to the verb root. Here’s how it looks for regular verbs:
 
1. '''First Person Singular''': -m (I)
 
2. '''Second Person Singular''': -n (You, singular)
 
3. '''Third Person Singular''': - (He/She/It)
 
4. '''First Person Plural''': -nk (We)
 
5. '''Second Person Plural''': -k (You, plural)
 
6. '''Third Person Plural''': -n (They)
 
Let’s take a look at some examples. We will use the verb "to read" (կարդալ, kardal).
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| կարդում || kardum || I read
 
|-
 
| կարդալու || kardalu || You (singular) read
 
|-
 
| կարդում է || kardum e || He/She/It reads
 
|-
 
| կարդում ենք || kardum enk || We read


|-


<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Attributive-Participle|Attributive Participle]] & [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/The-Future-Perfect-Tense|The Future Perfect Tense]].</span>
| կարդում եք || kardum ek || You (plural) read
== What is Verb Conjugation? ==
Verbs are words that describe an action or a state of being. In Armenian, verbs need to be conjugated, which means that they need to be changed depending on the tense, mood, voice, number, and person.


To help you understand how verbs are conjugated in Armenian, we will first look at the three tenses: present, past and future.
|-


=== Present Tense ===
| կարդում են || kardum en || They read
The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now, or actions that happen frequently. In Armenian, the present tense is formed by adding suffixes to the verb stem, depending on the number and person.  
 
|}
 
Now, let’s conjugate another verb: "to write" (գրել, grel).


For example:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| գրում || grum || write (he/she/it)
 
| գրում || grum || I write
 
|-
|-
| գրում ենք || grum enkʿ || write (we)
 
| գրում է || grum e || You (singular) write
 
|-
 
| գրում է || grum e || He/She/It writes
 
|-
 
| գրում ենք || grum enk || We write
 
|-
|-
| գրում եք || grum ekʿ || write (you)
 
| գրում եք || grum ek || You (plural) write
 
|-
|-
| գրում են || grum en || write (they)
 
| գրում են || grum en || They write
 
|}
|}


As you can see from the example above, the verb stem (գրում) remains the same, and suffixes are added to the end of the verb stem to indicate the number and person. For example, գրում ենք (grum enkʿ) means "we write", and the suffix ենք (enkʿ) indicates that the subject is "we".
== Irregular Verbs
 
While most Armenian verbs follow regular conjugation patterns, some are irregular. This means that they do not follow the typical endings. We'll explore a couple of these.
 
1. '''To be''' (լինել, linel):
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| եմ || yem || I am
 
|-
 
| ես || yes || You (singular) are
 
|-
 
| է || e || He/She/It is
 
|-
 
| ենք || enk || We are
 
|-
 
| եք || ek || You (plural) are
 
|-
 
| են || en || They are
 
|}
 
2. '''To go''' (գնալ, gnal):
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| գնում || gnum || I go
 
|-
 
| գնում է || gnum e || You (singular) go
 
|-
 
| գնում է || gnum e || He/She/It goes
 
|-
 
| գնում ենք || gnum enk || We go
 
|-
 
| գնում եք || gnum ek || You (plural) go
 
|-
 
| գնում են || gnum en || They go
 
|}
 
Now, let’s look at how to use these conjugated forms in sentences.
 
=== Example Sentences ===
 
Here are some examples of how to use the conjugated verbs in context:
 
1. '''I read a book.''' (Ես մի գիրք կարդում եմ, Yes mi girk kardum yem.)
 
2. '''You write a letter.''' (Դու մի წერք գրում ես, Du mi tserk grum yes.)
 
3. '''He reads a newspaper.''' (Նա մի թերթ կարդում է, Na mi terth kardum e.)
 
4. '''We go to the market.''' (Մենք շուկա գնում ենք, Menk shuka gnum enk.)
 
5. '''You (plural) are happy.''' (Դուք երջանիկ եք, Duk yerjanik ek.)
 
6. '''They write stories.''' (Նրանք պատմություններ գրում են, Nrank patmutyunner grum en.)
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that we’ve covered the basics of verb conjugation, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some practice exercises!
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
 
1. Ես (կարդալ) _____ մի գիրք:
 
2. Նա (գրել) _____ մի նամակ:
 
3. Մենք (գնալ) _____ զբոսանքի:


=== Past Tense ===
4. Դուք (աշխատել) _____ դպրոցում:
The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened. In Armenian, the past tense is formed by adding suffixes to the verb stem, depending on the number, person and gender.
 
5. Նրանք (սովորել) _____ հայերեն:
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. կարդում եմ (kardum yem)
 
2. գրում է (grum e)
 
3. գնում ենք (gnum enk)
 
4. աշխատում եք (ashkhatum ek)
 
5. սովորում են (sovorum en)
 
==== Exercise 2: Conjugate the Verbs ====
 
Conjugate the following verbs in all present tense forms.
 
1. To play (խաղալ, khaghal)
 
2. To eat (կերել, k'rel)
 
3. To sleep (քնել, qnel)
 
''Solutions:''
 
1.  


For example:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| խաղում || khaghum || I play
|-
| խաղում է || khaghum e || You (singular) play
|-
|-
| գրեց  || gretsʿ || wrote (he)
 
| խաղում է || khaghum e || He/She/It plays
 
|-
|-
| գրեցինք || gretsʿinkʿ || wrote (we)
 
| խաղում ենք || khaghum enk || We play
 
|-
|-
| գրեցիք || gretsʿikʿ || wrote (you)
 
| խաղում եք || khaghum ek || You (plural) play
 
|-
|-
| գրեցին || gretsʿin || wrote (they)
 
| խաղում են || khaghum en || They play
 
|}
|}


The verb stem (գրե) stays the same and suffixes are added to the end of the verb stem to indicate the number, person and gender. For example, գրեցինք (gretsʿinkʿ) means "we wrote", and the suffix ինք (inkʿ) indicates that the subject is "we".
2.  


=== Future Tense ===
{| class="wikitable"
The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. In Armenian, the future tense is formed by adding a prefix and suffixes to the verb stem, depending on the number and person.
 
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| կերեմ || k'erem || I eat
 
|-
 
| կերես || k'res || You (singular) eat
 
|-
 
| կերև || k'rev || He/She/It eats
 
|-
 
| կերենք || k'renk || We eat
 
|-
 
| կերեք || k'rek || You (plural) eat
 
|-
 
| կերեն || k'ren || They eat
 
|}
 
3.  


For example:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| գրի՞՛ր || griy̰r || will write (you-singular)
 
| քնում || qnum || I sleep
 
|-
|-
| գրենք՞ւն || grenkʿʷn || will write (we)
 
| քնում է || qnum e || You (singular) sleep
 
|-
|-
| գրի՞՛րեք || griy̰rekʿ || will write (you-plural)
 
| քնում է || qnum e || He/She/It sleeps
 
|-
|-
| գրե՞ք || grekʿ || will write (you-all)
 
| քնում ենք || qnum enk || We sleep
 
|-
 
| քնում եք || qnum ek || You (plural) sleep
 
|-
 
| քնում են || qnum en || They sleep
 
|}
|}


The prefix (կար) must be added before the verb stem to form the future tense. Then the suffixes are added to indicate the number and person. For example, գրի՞ր (griy̰r) means "you will write", and the prefix կար (kar) indicates that the future tense is being used.
==== Exercise 3: Translate to Armenian ====
 
Translate the following sentences into Armenian.
 
1. I am happy.
 
2. You (plural) write a book.
 
3. They are going to the park.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Ես երջանիք եմ (Yes yerjanik yem).


== Conclusion ==
2. Դուք մի գիրք գրում եք (Duk mi girk grum ek).
By mastering verb conjugation in Armenian, you are one step closer to becoming proficient in the language. Practice is key, so I recommend that you practice conjugating verbs daily in order to become more comfortable with the various tenses, moods, voices, numbers, and persons. In the next lesson, we will be exploring adjectives in Armenian. Stay tuned!


3. Նրանք գնում են պուրակ (Nrank gnum en purak).
=== Conclusion ===
Congratulations! You have taken a significant step toward mastering Armenian verb conjugation. By now, you should have a solid understanding of how to conjugate verbs in the present tense and apply them in sentences. Remember, practice makes perfect! Continue practicing these forms and try to create your own sentences to boost your confidence.
As you progress in your Armenian language journey, keep this lesson in mind whenever you encounter verbs. They are essential for expressing actions and connecting with others in conversation.
Keep up the good work, and happy learning!


<span link>Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/Verb-Declension|Verb Declension]] & [[Language/Armenian/Grammar/The-Past-Perfect-Tense|The Past Perfect Tense]].</span>
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* [http://ma6.free.fr/ Armenian conjugation]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eastern_Armenian_verb_table Eastern Armenian verb table - Wikipedia]


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Armenian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Verb Conjugation

Welcome to the lesson on Verb Conjugation in Armenian! Understanding how verbs work in any language is a cornerstone of mastering that language, and Armenian is no exception. This lesson is particularly important because verbs are the heart of sentences; they express actions, states, and occurrences. In Armenian, verb conjugation involves changing the form of a verb to express tense, mood, person, and number, which is essential for effective communication.

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to conjugate verbs in the present tense and understand their forms based on different subjects. We will break down this topic into manageable sections, complete with examples and exercises to help you practice.

Introduction to Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Conjugation is the process of modifying a verb from its base form to reflect various grammatical categories. In Armenian, verbs are conjugated according to the following criteria:

  • Tense: Indicates the time of the action (present, past, future).
  • Person: Shows who is performing the action (first person, second person, third person).
  • Number: Indicates whether the subject is singular or plural.

In this lesson, we will focus primarily on the present tense, which is commonly used in daily conversations.

Present Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

In Armenian, the present tense is formed by modifying the base form of the verb. The general structure involves adding specific endings to the verb root. Here’s how it looks for regular verbs:

1. First Person Singular: -m (I)

2. Second Person Singular: -n (You, singular)

3. Third Person Singular: - (He/She/It)

4. First Person Plural: -nk (We)

5. Second Person Plural: -k (You, plural)

6. Third Person Plural: -n (They)

Let’s take a look at some examples. We will use the verb "to read" (կարդալ, kardal).

Armenian Pronunciation English
կարդում kardum I read
կարդալու kardalu You (singular) read
կարդում է kardum e He/She/It reads
կարդում ենք kardum enk We read
կարդում եք kardum ek You (plural) read
կարդում են kardum en They read

Now, let’s conjugate another verb: "to write" (գրել, grel).

Armenian Pronunciation English
գրում grum I write
գրում է grum e You (singular) write
գրում է grum e He/She/It writes
գրում ենք grum enk We write
գրում եք grum ek You (plural) write
գրում են grum en They write

== Irregular Verbs

While most Armenian verbs follow regular conjugation patterns, some are irregular. This means that they do not follow the typical endings. We'll explore a couple of these.

1. To be (լինել, linel):

Armenian Pronunciation English
եմ yem I am
ես yes You (singular) are
է e He/She/It is
ենք enk We are
եք ek You (plural) are
են en They are

2. To go (գնալ, gnal):

Armenian Pronunciation English
գնում gnum I go
գնում է gnum e You (singular) go
գնում է gnum e He/She/It goes
գնում ենք gnum enk We go
գնում եք gnum ek You (plural) go
գնում են gnum en They go

Now, let’s look at how to use these conjugated forms in sentences.

Example Sentences[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples of how to use the conjugated verbs in context:

1. I read a book. (Ես մի գիրք կարդում եմ, Yes mi girk kardum yem.)

2. You write a letter. (Դու մի წერք գրում ես, Du mi tserk grum yes.)

3. He reads a newspaper. (Նա մի թերթ կարդում է, Na mi terth kardum e.)

4. We go to the market. (Մենք շուկա գնում ենք, Menk shuka gnum enk.)

5. You (plural) are happy. (Դուք երջանիկ եք, Duk yerjanik ek.)

6. They write stories. (Նրանք պատմություններ գրում են, Nrank patmutyunner grum en.)

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered the basics of verb conjugation, let’s put your knowledge to the test with some practice exercises!

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Ես (կարդալ) _____ մի գիրք:

2. Նա (գրել) _____ մի նամակ:

3. Մենք (գնալ) _____ զբոսանքի:

4. Դուք (աշխատել) _____ դպրոցում:

5. Նրանք (սովորել) _____ հայերեն:

Solutions:

1. կարդում եմ (kardum yem)

2. գրում է (grum e)

3. գնում ենք (gnum enk)

4. աշխատում եք (ashkhatum ek)

5. սովորում են (sovorum en)

Exercise 2: Conjugate the Verbs[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs in all present tense forms.

1. To play (խաղալ, khaghal)

2. To eat (կերել, k'rel)

3. To sleep (քնել, qnel)

Solutions:

1.

Armenian Pronunciation English
խաղում khaghum I play
խաղում է khaghum e You (singular) play
խաղում է khaghum e He/She/It plays
խաղում ենք khaghum enk We play
խաղում եք khaghum ek You (plural) play
խաղում են khaghum en They play

2.

Armenian Pronunciation English
կերեմ k'erem I eat
կերես k'res You (singular) eat
կերև k'rev He/She/It eats
կերենք k'renk We eat
կերեք k'rek You (plural) eat
կերեն k'ren They eat

3.

Armenian Pronunciation English
քնում qnum I sleep
քնում է qnum e You (singular) sleep
քնում է qnum e He/She/It sleeps
քնում ենք qnum enk We sleep
քնում եք qnum ek You (plural) sleep
քնում են qnum en They sleep

Exercise 3: Translate to Armenian[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Armenian.

1. I am happy.

2. You (plural) write a book.

3. They are going to the park.

Solutions:

1. Ես երջանիք եմ (Yes yerjanik yem).

2. Դուք մի գիրք գրում եք (Duk mi girk grum ek).

3. Նրանք գնում են պուրակ (Nrank gnum en purak).

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have taken a significant step toward mastering Armenian verb conjugation. By now, you should have a solid understanding of how to conjugate verbs in the present tense and apply them in sentences. Remember, practice makes perfect! Continue practicing these forms and try to create your own sentences to boost your confidence.

As you progress in your Armenian language journey, keep this lesson in mind whenever you encounter verbs. They are essential for expressing actions and connecting with others in conversation.

Keep up the good work, and happy learning!

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


Greetings and Introductions


Alphabet and Pronunciation


Numbers and Time


Basic Sentence Structure


Family and Relationships


Nouns and Pronouns


Food and Dining


Verbs and Tenses


Travel and Transportation


Adjectives and Adverbs


Armenian Traditions and Customs

Videos[edit | edit source]

Verb conjugation- How to learn Armenian language - YouTube[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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