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Welcome to an exciting chapter of your Lithuanian language journey! Today, we're diving into the world of '''present tense verbs'''. Understanding how to use and conjugate these verbs is crucial for building a solid foundation in Lithuanian. Present tense verbs allow you to express actions that are happening right now, making your conversations lively and engaging.
 
In this lesson, we will cover the following:


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As a Lithuanian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I know that learning how to conjugate and use verbs in the present tense is a crucial step in mastering the language. In this lesson, we'll go over the basics of present tense verbs in Lithuanian and provide you with cultural information and interesting facts along the way.
=== The Importance of Present Tense Verbs ===
 
Present tense verbs are the cornerstone of everyday communication. They help you describe what you're doing at the moment or what you do regularly. By mastering present tense verbs, you will be able to express your thoughts and feelings, share your daily routines, and engage in simple conversations with native speakers.
 
=== Structure of the Lesson ===
 
1. '''Introduction to Present Tense in Lithuanian'''
 
2. '''Conjugation of Regular Verbs'''
 
3. '''Conjugation of Irregular Verbs'''
 
4. '''Usage of Present Tense in Sentences'''
 
5. '''Examples of Common Present Tense Verbs'''
 
6. '''Practice Exercises'''
 
7. '''Solutions and Explanations for Exercises'''
 
== Introduction to Present Tense in Lithuanian ==
 
Lithuanian, like many languages, has a distinct way of conjugating verbs to reflect the present tense. The structure can be a bit different from English, but once you grasp the patterns, it becomes much easier. In Lithuanian, verbs change form based on the subject pronoun (I, you, he/she, we, they).
 
Let's look at the basic present tense endings for regular verbs:
 
=== Regular Verbs ===
 
Regular verbs in Lithuanian typically follow a predictable pattern. Here are the present tense endings based on the verb's conjugation group:
 
* '''1st Conjugation''': -ti (e.g., "kalbėti" - to speak)
 
* '''2nd Conjugation''': -uoti (e.g., "mėgauti" - to enjoy)
 
* '''3rd Conjugation''': -yti (e.g., "pradėti" - to begin)
 
The endings will change depending on the subject pronoun. Here's how it works:


== What Are Present Tense Verbs? ==
=== Conjugation Endings ===


In Lithuanian, present tense verbs describe actions that are happening right now or are ongoing. Unlike other languages, Lithuanian doesn't differentiate between progressive (I am eating) and simple present (I eat) tenses, so the present tense can be used to describe both ongoing and habitual actions.
| Subject Pronoun | 1st Conjugation (-ti) | 2nd Conjugation (-uoti) | 3rd Conjugation (-yti) |


For example:
|------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------|------------------------|


* Aš kalbu lietuviškai. (I speak Lithuanian.)
| I               | -iu                  | -iu                    | -iu                    |
* Jis valgo vaisius. (He eats fruit.)


Now that we have a basic understanding of present tense verbs, let's dive into the nitty-gritty details of conjugating them in Lithuanian.
| You (singular)  | -i                    | -i                      | -i                    |


== Conjugating Present Tense Verbs ==
| He/She          | -a                    | -a                      | -a                    |


In Lithuanian, all present tense verbs are conjugated based on the subject of the sentence. The first step to conjugating a verb is identifying its infinitive form. For example, the infinitive form of the verb "to eat" is "valgyti".
| We              | -ame                  | -ame                    | -ame                  |


To form the present tense of a verb, you need to remove the -ti ending from the infinitive form and add the appropriate suffix. The suffix will depend on the subject of the sentence. Here are the suffixes for each subject pronoun:
| You (plural)    | -ate                  | -ate                    | -ate                  |


* Aš (I) - -u
| They             | -a                    | -a                     | -a                    |
* Tu (You singular) - -i
* Jis/Ji/Jie (He/She/They) - -a
* Mes (We) - -ame
* Jūs (You plural) - -ate


For example, if we want to conjugate the verb "važiuoti" (to ride/drive) in the present tense, here's what it would look like:
== Conjugation of Regular Verbs ==
 
Let's take a closer look at how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense. We will focus on three common verbs: "kalbėti" (to speak), "mėgauti" (to enjoy), and "pradėti" (to begin).
 
=== Example Conjugations ===


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Aš važiuoju  || [ˈvɑʒʊɔju] || I ride/drive
 
| aš kalbu || aʃ kalbu || I speak
 
|-
 
| tu kalbi || tu kalbi || you speak
 
|-
|-
| Tu važiuoji || [ˈvɑʒʊɔji] || You (singular) ride/drive
 
| jis/ji kalba || jis/ji kalba || he/she speaks
 
|-
|-
| Jis/Ji/Jie važiuoja || [vɑʒʊɔjɑ] || He/She/They ride/drive
 
| mes kalbame || mes kalbame || we speak
 
|-
|-
| Mes važiuojame || [vɑʒʊɔjame] || We ride/drive
 
| jūs kalbate || jūs kalbate || you (plural) speak
 
|-
|-
| Jūs važiuojate || [vɑʒʊɔjɑtɛ] || You (plural) ride/drive
 
| jie/jos kalba || jie/jos kalba || they speak
 
|}
|}


It's worth noting that Lithuanian has both regular and irregular verbs, so while most verbs follow this pattern, some may have slightly different suffixes.
For the verb "mėgauti" (to enjoy), the conjugation looks like this:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| aš mėgaujuosi || aʃ mėgaujuosi || I enjoy
 
|-
 
| tu mėgaujiesi || tu mėgaujiesi || you enjoy
 
|-
 
| jis/ji mėgaujasi || jis/ji mėgaujasi || he/she enjoys
 
|-
 
| mes mėgaujamės || mes mėgaujamės || we enjoy
 
|-
 
| jūs mėgaujatės || jūs mėgaujatės || you (plural) enjoy
 
|-
 
| jie/jos mėgaujasi || jie/jos mėgaujasi || they enjoy
 
|}
 
Finally, for "pradėti" (to begin):
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| aš pradedu || aʃ pradedu || I begin
 
|-
 
| tu pradedai || tu pradedai || you begin
 
|-
 
| jis/ji pradeda || jis/ji pradeda || he/she begins
 
|-
 
| mes pradedame || mes pradedame || we begin
 
|-
 
| jūs pradedate || jūs pradedate || you (plural) begin
 
|-
 
| jie/jos pradeda || jie/jos pradeda || they begin
 
|}
 
== Conjugation of Irregular Verbs ==
 
In addition to regular verbs, Lithuanian has a number of irregular verbs that do not follow the standard patterns. Let's look at a couple of common irregular verbs: "būti" (to be) and "turėti" (to have).
 
=== Example Conjugations ===
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| aš esu || aʃ esu || I am
 
|-
 
| tu esi || tu esi || you are
 
|-
 
| jis/ji yra || jis/ji yra || he/she is
 
|-
 
| mes esame || mes esame || we are
 
|-
 
| jūs esate || jūs esate || you (plural) are
 
|-
 
| jie/jos yra || jie/jos yra || they are
 
|}
 
For the verb "turėti" (to have):
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Lithuanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| aš turiu || aʃ turiu || I have
 
|-
 
| tu turi || tu turi || you have
 
|-
 
| jis/ji turi || jis/ji turi || he/she has
 
|-
 
| mes turime || mes turime || we have
 
|-
 
| jūs turite || jūs turite || you (plural) have
 
|-
 
| jie/jos turi || jie/jos turi || they have
 
|}
 
== Usage of Present Tense in Sentences ==
 
Now that we understand how to conjugate both regular and irregular verbs, let's look at how to use these verbs in sentences. The present tense is used to express:
 
* '''Ongoing Actions''': What you are doing right now.
 
* '''Habitual Actions''': What you do regularly.
 
* '''General Truths''': Facts that are always true.
 
=== Sentence Examples ===
 
Here are some examples demonstrating each of these uses:
 
1. '''Ongoing Action''':
 
* ''Aš skaitau knygą.'' (I am reading a book.)
 
2. '''Habitual Action''':
 
* ''Tu valgai pusryčius kiekvieną rytą.'' (You eat breakfast every morning.)
 
3. '''General Truth''':
 
* ''Vanduo užšąla 0 laipsnių.'' (Water freezes at 0 degrees.)
 
== Examples of Common Present Tense Verbs ==
 
To help you build your vocabulary, here are some common verbs used in everyday conversation, along with their conjugations.
 
=== Common Verbs ===
 
1. '''Daryti''' (to do)
 
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
 
|-------------|---------------|---------|
 
| aš darau    | aʃ darau      | I do    |
 
| tu darai    | tu darai      | you do  |
 
| jis/ji daro | jis/ji daro  | he/she does |
 
| mes darome  | mes darome    | we do  |
 
| jūs darote  | jūs darote    | you (plural) do |
 
| jie/jos daro| jie/jos daro  | they do  |
 
2. '''Eiti''' (to go)
 
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
 
|-------------|---------------|---------|
 
| aš einu    | aʃ einu      | I go    |
 
| tu eini    | tu eini      | you go  |
 
| jis/ji eina | jis/ji eina  | he/she goes |
 
| mes einame  | mes einame    | we go  |
 
| jūs einate  | jūs einate    | you (plural) go |
 
| jie/jos eina| jie/jos eina  | they go  |
 
3. '''Mokyti''' (to teach)
 
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
 
|-------------|---------------|---------|
 
| aš moko    | aʃ moko      | I teach  |
 
| tu moko    | tu moko      | you teach|
 
| jis/ji moko | jis/ji moko  | he/she teaches |
 
| mes mokome  | mes mokome    | we teach |
 
| jūs mokote  | jūs mokote    | you (plural) teach |
 
| jie/jos moko| jie/jos moko  | they teach |
 
4. '''Žaisti''' (to play)
 
| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |
 
|-------------|---------------|---------|
 
| aš žaidžiu  | aʃ žaidžiu    | I play  |
 
| tu žaidi    | tu žaidi      | you play |


== Other Uses of Present Tense Verbs ==
| jis/ji žaidžia | jis/ji žaidžia | he/she plays |


As mentioned before, present tense verbs can also be used to describe habitual actions, not just ongoing ones. For example:
| mes žaidžiame | mes žaidžiame | we play  |


* Aš valgau mėsą kiekvieną dieną. (I eat meat every day.)
| jūs žaidžiate | jūs žaidžiate | you (plural) play |
* Jis visada kalba per daug. (He always talks too much.)


In these cases, the present tense is used to describe an action that happens repeatedly or habitually, rather than just the action that is happening right now.
| jie/jos žaidžia | jie/jos žaidžia | they play |


== Practice Exercises ==
== Practice Exercises ==


The best way to master present tense verbs in Lithuanian is through practice. Here are some exercises to get you started:
Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to help you practice conjugating present tense verbs.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks ===
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
 
1. Aš (būti) ______ studentas.
 
2. Tu (turėti) ______ katę.
 
3. Mes (žaisti) ______ futbolą.
 
4. Jie (kalbėti) ______ angliškai.


* Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense: "eiti" (to go), "skambinti" (to call), and "mokytis" (to learn).
5. Ji (mėgauti) ______ muziką.
* Write five sentences in Lithuanian using present tense verbs to describe actions that are happening right now or are ongoing.


== Conclusion ==
=== Exercise 2: Conjugate the verbs ===


In this lesson, you learned the basics of present tense verbs in Lithuanian and how to conjugate them for each subject pronoun. You also learned about the different uses of present tense verbs, including describing habitual actions. Keep practicing and soon you'll be able to use present tense verbs with ease in your conversations!
Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense for all subject pronouns.
 
1. '''Eiti''' (to go)
 
2. '''Mokyti''' (to teach)
 
=== Exercise 3: Translate the sentences ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Lithuanian.
 
1. I have a dog.
 
2. You are happy.
 
3. They play soccer every Saturday.
 
4. We enjoy traveling.
 
=== Exercise 4: Create sentences ===
 
Write sentences using the following verbs in the present tense.
 
1. Daryti (to do)
 
2. Kalbėti (to speak)
 
=== Exercise 5: Yes/No questions ===
 
Formulate yes/no questions using the present tense of the verb "būti" (to be).
 
1. You are a teacher.
 
2. They are friends.
 
=== Exercise 6: Multiple choice ===
 
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.
 
1. Tu (turi/turiu) ______ knygą.
 
2. Mes (esate/esame) ______ laimingi.
 
=== Exercise 7: Match the pairs ===
 
Match the Lithuanian verbs with their English translations.
 
1. Mėgauti
 
2. Žaisti
 
3. Daryti
 
4. Kalbėti
 
a. to play
 
b. to do
 
c. to enjoy
 
d. to speak
 
=== Exercise 8: Write your routine ===
 
Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using present tense verbs.
 
=== Exercise 9: Role-play ===
 
Pair up with a classmate and role-play a conversation using present tense verbs. One person should ask about the other’s hobbies, and the other should respond.
 
=== Exercise 10: Verb chart ===
 
Create a verb chart for the following verbs, including all subject pronouns:
 
1. Būti (to be)
 
2. Turėti (to have)
 
== Solutions and Explanations for Exercises ==
 
Now, let's go over the solutions for the exercises to reinforce your understanding.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 1 ===
 
1. Aš '''esiu''' studentas.
 
2. Tu '''turi''' katę.
 
3. Mes '''žaidi''' futbolą.
 
4. Jie '''kalba''' angliškai.
 
5. Ji '''mėgaujasi''' muziką.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 2 ===
 
'''Eiti'''
 
| Subject Pronoun | Present Tense |
 
|------------------|---------------|
 
| aš                | einu        |
 
| tu                | eini        |
 
| jis/ji          | eina        |
 
| mes              | einame      |
 
| jūs              | einate      |
 
| jie/jos          | eina        |
 
'''Mokyti'''
 
| Subject Pronoun | Present Tense |
 
|------------------|---------------|
 
| aš                | moko        |
 
| tu                | moko        |
 
| jis/ji          | moko        |
 
| mes              | mokome      |
 
| jūs              | mokote      |
 
| jie/jos          | moko        |
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 3 ===
 
1. Aš turiu šunį.
 
2. Tu esi laimingas.
 
3. Jie žaidžia futbolą kiekvieną šeštadienį.
 
4. Mes mėgaujamės kelionėmis.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 4 ===
 
''Example Sentences''
 
1. Aš darau namų darbus. (I do homework.)
 
2. Tu kalbi lietuviškai. (You speak Lithuanian.)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 5 ===
 
1. Ar tu esi mokytojas? (Are you a teacher?)
 
2. Ar jie yra draugai? (Are they friends?)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 6 ===
 
1. Tu '''turi''' knygą.
 
2. Mes '''esame''' laimingi.
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 7 ===
 
1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 8 ===
 
''Example Routine''
 
Aš keliuosi anksti ryte. Aš valgau pusryčius ir einu į mokyklą. (I wake up early in the morning. I eat breakfast and go to school.)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 9 ===
 
''Example Role-play''
 
Person A: Kokius hobius tu turi? (What hobbies do you have?)
 
Person B: Aš mėgstu piešti ir žaisti futbolą. (I like to draw and play soccer.)
 
=== Solutions to Exercise 10 ===
 
'''Būti'''
 
| Subject Pronoun | Present Tense |
 
|------------------|---------------|
 
| aš                | esu          |
 
| tu                | esi          |
 
| jis/ji          | yra          |
 
| mes              | esame        |
 
| jūs              | esate        |
 
| jie/jos          | yra          |
 
'''Turėti'''
 
| Subject Pronoun | Present Tense |
 
|------------------|---------------|
 
| aš                | turiu        |
 
| tu                | turi        |
 
| jis/ji          | turi        |
 
| mes              | turime      |
 
| jūs              | turite      |
 
| jie/jos          | turi        |
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on present tense verbs! Remember, practice makes perfect, and the more you use these verbs in your daily conversations, the more natural they will feel. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in the next lesson!


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==Related Lessons==
===Lithuanian grammar (1) - Present tense - YouTube===
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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lithuanian_grammar Lithuanian grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://cooljugator.com/lt Lithuanian verb conjugator]
* [http://www.debeselis.net/lessons/lesson/temp/227 Verbs - Lithuanian Grammar]
 
 
 
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Lithuanian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Present Tense Verbs

Welcome to an exciting chapter of your Lithuanian language journey! Today, we're diving into the world of present tense verbs. Understanding how to use and conjugate these verbs is crucial for building a solid foundation in Lithuanian. Present tense verbs allow you to express actions that are happening right now, making your conversations lively and engaging.

In this lesson, we will cover the following:

The Importance of Present Tense Verbs[edit | edit source]

Present tense verbs are the cornerstone of everyday communication. They help you describe what you're doing at the moment or what you do regularly. By mastering present tense verbs, you will be able to express your thoughts and feelings, share your daily routines, and engage in simple conversations with native speakers.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Introduction to Present Tense in Lithuanian

2. Conjugation of Regular Verbs

3. Conjugation of Irregular Verbs

4. Usage of Present Tense in Sentences

5. Examples of Common Present Tense Verbs

6. Practice Exercises

7. Solutions and Explanations for Exercises

Introduction to Present Tense in Lithuanian[edit | edit source]

Lithuanian, like many languages, has a distinct way of conjugating verbs to reflect the present tense. The structure can be a bit different from English, but once you grasp the patterns, it becomes much easier. In Lithuanian, verbs change form based on the subject pronoun (I, you, he/she, we, they).

Let's look at the basic present tense endings for regular verbs:

Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Lithuanian typically follow a predictable pattern. Here are the present tense endings based on the verb's conjugation group:

  • 1st Conjugation: -ti (e.g., "kalbėti" - to speak)
  • 2nd Conjugation: -uoti (e.g., "mėgauti" - to enjoy)
  • 3rd Conjugation: -yti (e.g., "pradėti" - to begin)

The endings will change depending on the subject pronoun. Here's how it works:

Conjugation Endings[edit | edit source]

| Subject Pronoun | 1st Conjugation (-ti) | 2nd Conjugation (-uoti) | 3rd Conjugation (-yti) |

|------------------|-----------------------|-------------------------|------------------------|

| I | -iu | -iu | -iu |

| You (singular) | -i | -i | -i |

| He/She | -a | -a | -a |

| We | -ame | -ame | -ame |

| You (plural) | -ate | -ate | -ate |

| They | -a | -a | -a |

Conjugation of Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Let's take a closer look at how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense. We will focus on three common verbs: "kalbėti" (to speak), "mėgauti" (to enjoy), and "pradėti" (to begin).

Example Conjugations[edit | edit source]

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
aš kalbu aʃ kalbu I speak
tu kalbi tu kalbi you speak
jis/ji kalba jis/ji kalba he/she speaks
mes kalbame mes kalbame we speak
jūs kalbate jūs kalbate you (plural) speak
jie/jos kalba jie/jos kalba they speak

For the verb "mėgauti" (to enjoy), the conjugation looks like this:

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
aš mėgaujuosi aʃ mėgaujuosi I enjoy
tu mėgaujiesi tu mėgaujiesi you enjoy
jis/ji mėgaujasi jis/ji mėgaujasi he/she enjoys
mes mėgaujamės mes mėgaujamės we enjoy
jūs mėgaujatės jūs mėgaujatės you (plural) enjoy
jie/jos mėgaujasi jie/jos mėgaujasi they enjoy

Finally, for "pradėti" (to begin):

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
aš pradedu aʃ pradedu I begin
tu pradedai tu pradedai you begin
jis/ji pradeda jis/ji pradeda he/she begins
mes pradedame mes pradedame we begin
jūs pradedate jūs pradedate you (plural) begin
jie/jos pradeda jie/jos pradeda they begin

Conjugation of Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

In addition to regular verbs, Lithuanian has a number of irregular verbs that do not follow the standard patterns. Let's look at a couple of common irregular verbs: "būti" (to be) and "turėti" (to have).

Example Conjugations[edit | edit source]

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
aš esu aʃ esu I am
tu esi tu esi you are
jis/ji yra jis/ji yra he/she is
mes esame mes esame we are
jūs esate jūs esate you (plural) are
jie/jos yra jie/jos yra they are

For the verb "turėti" (to have):

Lithuanian Pronunciation English
aš turiu aʃ turiu I have
tu turi tu turi you have
jis/ji turi jis/ji turi he/she has
mes turime mes turime we have
jūs turite jūs turite you (plural) have
jie/jos turi jie/jos turi they have

Usage of Present Tense in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that we understand how to conjugate both regular and irregular verbs, let's look at how to use these verbs in sentences. The present tense is used to express:

  • Ongoing Actions: What you are doing right now.
  • Habitual Actions: What you do regularly.
  • General Truths: Facts that are always true.

Sentence Examples[edit | edit source]

Here are some examples demonstrating each of these uses:

1. Ongoing Action:

  • Aš skaitau knygą. (I am reading a book.)

2. Habitual Action:

  • Tu valgai pusryčius kiekvieną rytą. (You eat breakfast every morning.)

3. General Truth:

  • Vanduo užšąla 0 laipsnių. (Water freezes at 0 degrees.)

Examples of Common Present Tense Verbs[edit | edit source]

To help you build your vocabulary, here are some common verbs used in everyday conversation, along with their conjugations.

Common Verbs[edit | edit source]

1. Daryti (to do)

| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |

|-------------|---------------|---------|

| aš darau | aʃ darau | I do |

| tu darai | tu darai | you do |

| jis/ji daro | jis/ji daro | he/she does |

| mes darome | mes darome | we do |

| jūs darote | jūs darote | you (plural) do |

| jie/jos daro| jie/jos daro | they do |

2. Eiti (to go)

| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |

|-------------|---------------|---------|

| aš einu | aʃ einu | I go |

| tu eini | tu eini | you go |

| jis/ji eina | jis/ji eina | he/she goes |

| mes einame | mes einame | we go |

| jūs einate | jūs einate | you (plural) go |

| jie/jos eina| jie/jos eina | they go |

3. Mokyti (to teach)

| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |

|-------------|---------------|---------|

| aš moko | aʃ moko | I teach |

| tu moko | tu moko | you teach|

| jis/ji moko | jis/ji moko | he/she teaches |

| mes mokome | mes mokome | we teach |

| jūs mokote | jūs mokote | you (plural) teach |

| jie/jos moko| jie/jos moko | they teach |

4. Žaisti (to play)

| Lithuanian | Pronunciation | English |

|-------------|---------------|---------|

| aš žaidžiu | aʃ žaidžiu | I play |

| tu žaidi | tu žaidi | you play |

| jis/ji žaidžia | jis/ji žaidžia | he/she plays |

| mes žaidžiame | mes žaidžiame | we play |

| jūs žaidžiate | jūs žaidžiate | you (plural) play |

| jie/jos žaidžia | jie/jos žaidžia | they play |

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to help you practice conjugating present tense verbs.

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

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Aš (būti) ______ studentas.

2. Tu (turėti) ______ katę.

3. Mes (žaisti) ______ futbolą.

4. Jie (kalbėti) ______ angliškai.

5. Ji (mėgauti) ______ muziką.

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

Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense for all subject pronouns.

1. Eiti (to go)

2. Mokyti (to teach)

Exercise 3: Translate the sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Lithuanian.

1. I have a dog.

2. You are happy.

3. They play soccer every Saturday.

4. We enjoy traveling.

Exercise 4: Create sentences[edit | edit source]

Write sentences using the following verbs in the present tense.

1. Daryti (to do)

2. Kalbėti (to speak)

Exercise 5: Yes/No questions[edit | edit source]

Formulate yes/no questions using the present tense of the verb "būti" (to be).

1. You are a teacher.

2. They are friends.

Exercise 6: Multiple choice[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the sentence.

1. Tu (turi/turiu) ______ knygą.

2. Mes (esate/esame) ______ laimingi.

Exercise 7: Match the pairs[edit | edit source]

Match the Lithuanian verbs with their English translations.

1. Mėgauti

2. Žaisti

3. Daryti

4. Kalbėti

a. to play

b. to do

c. to enjoy

d. to speak

Exercise 8: Write your routine[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using present tense verbs.

Exercise 9: Role-play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a classmate and role-play a conversation using present tense verbs. One person should ask about the other’s hobbies, and the other should respond.

Exercise 10: Verb chart[edit | edit source]

Create a verb chart for the following verbs, including all subject pronouns:

1. Būti (to be)

2. Turėti (to have)

Solutions and Explanations for Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's go over the solutions for the exercises to reinforce your understanding.

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Aš esiu studentas.

2. Tu turi katę.

3. Mes žaidi futbolą.

4. Jie kalba angliškai.

5. Ji mėgaujasi muziką.

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

Eiti

| Subject Pronoun | Present Tense |

|------------------|---------------|

| aš | einu |

| tu | eini |

| jis/ji | eina |

| mes | einame |

| jūs | einate |

| jie/jos | eina |

Mokyti

| Subject Pronoun | Present Tense |

|------------------|---------------|

| aš | moko |

| tu | moko |

| jis/ji | moko |

| mes | mokome |

| jūs | mokote |

| jie/jos | moko |

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. Aš turiu šunį.

2. Tu esi laimingas.

3. Jie žaidžia futbolą kiekvieną šeštadienį.

4. Mes mėgaujamės kelionėmis.

Solutions to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

Example Sentences

1. Aš darau namų darbus. (I do homework.)

2. Tu kalbi lietuviškai. (You speak Lithuanian.)

Solutions to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

1. Ar tu esi mokytojas? (Are you a teacher?)

2. Ar jie yra draugai? (Are they friends?)

Solutions to Exercise 6[edit | edit source]

1. Tu turi knygą.

2. Mes esame laimingi.

Solutions to Exercise 7[edit | edit source]

1-c, 2-a, 3-b, 4-d

Solutions to Exercise 8[edit | edit source]

Example Routine

Aš keliuosi anksti ryte. Aš valgau pusryčius ir einu į mokyklą. (I wake up early in the morning. I eat breakfast and go to school.)

Solutions to Exercise 9[edit | edit source]

Example Role-play

Person A: Kokius hobius tu turi? (What hobbies do you have?)

Person B: Aš mėgstu piešti ir žaisti futbolą. (I like to draw and play soccer.)

Solutions to Exercise 10[edit | edit source]

Būti

| Subject Pronoun | Present Tense |

|------------------|---------------|

| aš | esu |

| tu | esi |

| jis/ji | yra |

| mes | esame |

| jūs | esate |

| jie/jos | yra |

Turėti

| Subject Pronoun | Present Tense |

|------------------|---------------|

| aš | turiu |

| tu | turi |

| jis/ji | turi |

| mes | turime |

| jūs | turite |

| jie/jos | turi |

Congratulations on completing this lesson on present tense verbs! Remember, practice makes perfect, and the more you use these verbs in your daily conversations, the more natural they will feel. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to seeing you in the next lesson!

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


Introduction to Lithuanian


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Dining


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Shopping and Services


Lithuanian Traditions and Customs

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