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Welcome to this engaging lesson on the Past Tense in Georgian! Understanding how to express past actions and events is crucial for effective communication in any language, and Georgian is no exception. As you embark on this journey, you'll discover not only the grammatical structure but also the beauty and nuances of recounting experiences in Georgian.

In this lesson, we will cover the following key aspects:

The importance of the past tense in everyday conversation.

Forming the past tense for different verb types.

Examples illustrating the use of the past tense in various contexts.

Exercises to solidify your understanding and application of the past tense.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in using the past tense, enabling you to share your experiences and stories in Georgian with confidence.

The Importance of the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

The past tense allows us to narrate events that have already occurred, making it an essential part of storytelling and conversation. Whether you're sharing memories, discussing your day, or recounting historical events, being able to use the past tense effectively will enhance your communication skills in Georgian.

Forming the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

In Georgian, verbs are conjugated according to tense, person, and number. The past tense has its own set of rules depending on the verb type. Let's break it down into manageable parts.

Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Georgian typically follow a predictable pattern when conjugated into the past tense. The most common endings for regular verbs are -ი (i) for singular and -ნენ (nen) for plural forms.

For instance:

The verb "to write" (წერვა - ts'erva) becomes "wrote" (წერე - ts'ere) in the past tense for singular and "wrote" (წერენ - ts'eren) for plural.

Georgian	Pronunciation	English
წერდა	ts'erdɑ	he/she wrote
წერდნენ	ts'erdnen	they wrote

Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs can have significant deviations from standard patterns. Here are a few common irregular verbs:

The verb "to go" (წასვლა - ts'asvla) changes to "went" (წასულა - ts'asula) in the past tense.

Georgian	Pronunciation	English
წავიდა	ts'avidɑ	he/she went
წავიდნენ	ts'avidnen	they went

Verb Conjugation Table[edit | edit source]

Here's a comprehensive table of common Georgian verbs in the past tense:

Georgian Verb	Present Tense	Past Tense (Singular)	Past Tense (Plural)
წერა	წერს	წერა	წერენ
წასვლა	მიდის	წავიდა	წავიდნენ
ხილვა	ხედავს	იხილა	იხილნენ
მოსვლა	მოდის	მოვიდა	მოვიდნენ
თამაში	თამაშობს	ითამაშა	ითამაშეს

Examples of the Past Tense in Context[edit | edit source]

Now that we have a grasp on the formation of the past tense, let’s look at some examples that illustrate its practical use.

1. I wrote a letter yesterday.

Georgian: მე წერილი ვწერე გუშინ.

Pronunciation: me ts'erili vts'ere gushin.

2. They went to the market last week.

Georgian: ისინი ბაზარში წავიდნენ გასული კვირა.

Pronunciation: isini bazarshi ts'avidnen gasuli kvira.

3. She saw a beautiful painting.

Georgian: მან ლამაზი ნახატი იხილა.

Pronunciation: man lamazi nakhati ikhila.

4. We played football last Saturday.

Georgian: ჩვენ ფეხბურთი ვითამაშეთ გასულ შაბათს.

Pronunciation: chven pekhburti vitamashet gasul shabats.

5. He finished his homework.

Georgian: მან სახლის დავალება დაამთავრა.

Pronunciation: man sakhlis davaleba damtavra.

6. I visited my grandmother yesterday.

Georgian: მე ბებია ვნახე გუშინ.

Pronunciation: me bebiya vnakhe gushin.

7. They danced all night.

Georgian: მათ მთელი ღამე იც danced.

Pronunciation: mat mteli ghame its'danced.

8. We traveled to Batumi last summer.

Georgian: ჩვენ ბათუმში ვიმგზავრეთ გასულ ზაფხულში.

Pronunciation: chven batumshi vimgzavret gasul zafkhulshi.

9. She cooked dinner last night.

Georgian: მან ვახშამი მოამზადა წუხელ.

Pronunciation: man vakhsami moamzadа tsukhеl.

10. He read a book last month.

Georgian: მან წიგნი წინა თვეში წაიკითხა.

Pronunciation: man ts'igni ts'ina tveshi ts'aik'itha.

11. I met my friend yesterday.

Georgian: მე მეგობარი ვნახე გუშინ.

Pronunciation: me megobari vnakhe gushin.

12. We learned Georgian phrases.

Georgian: ჩვენ ქართული ფრაზები ვისწავლეთ.

Pronunciation: chven kartuli prazevi vist'vlet.

13. They watched a movie last weekend.

Georgian: მათ ფილმი უყურეს გასულ ექვსშაბათს.

Pronunciation: mat pilmi ughures gasul ekvshabats.

14. She bought a dress last month.

Georgian: მან კაბა იყიდა გასულ თვეში.

Pronunciation: man kaba ikhida gasul tveshi.

15. I found my keys yesterday.

Georgian: მე გასაღებები ვიპოვე გუშინ.

Pronunciation: me gasagebi vipove gushin.

16. We celebrated New Year’s Eve last year.

Georgian: ჩვენ ახალი წლის ღამე აღვნიშნეთ გასულ წელს.

Pronunciation: chven akhali ts'lis ghame avnishnet gasul ts'els.

17. He helped his brother last week.

Georgian: მან ძმას დაეხმარა გასულ კვირას.

Pronunciation: man dzmas daekhmarа gasul kvira.

18. They played a game last night.

Georgian: მათ თამაში ითამაშეს წუხელ.

Pronunciation: mat tamashi itamashe tsukhеl.

19. I studied for the exam.

Georgian: მე გამოცდისთვის ვისწავლე.

Pronunciation: me gamotsdisthvis vist'vle.

20. She cleaned the house last weekend.

Georgian: მან სახლი გაწვდილი გასულ ექვსშაბათს.

Pronunciation: man sakhli gats'vdili gasul ekvshabats.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

To help you apply what you've learned, here are some exercises.

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

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

1. მე (წერო) _______ წერილი გუშინ.

2. მათ (წასვლა) _______ ზღვა გასულ ზაფხულში.

3. მან (ხვდება) _______ მეგობარი წინა კვირას.

4. ჩვენ (მოდიხარ) _______ ბათუმში გასულ სეზონში.

5. ისინი (დაიწყო) _______ სწავლა მარტში.

Answers:

1. ვწერე

2. წავიდნენ

3. ნახა

4. მოვედით

5. დაიწყეს

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Georgian.

1. I saw a movie last night.

2. They played football last Saturday.

3. She cooked dinner.

4. We traveled to Tbilisi last week.

5. He finished his homework.

Answers:

1. მე ფილმი ვნახე წუხელ.

2. მათ ფეხბურთი ითამაშეს გასულ შაბათს.

3. მან ვახშამი მოამზადა.

4. ჩვენ თბილისი ვიმგზავრეთ გასულ კვირას.

5. მან სახლის დავალება დაამთავრა.

Exercise 3: Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs in the past tense for the singular and plural forms.

1. წერა (to write)

2. წასვლა (to go)

3. თამაში (to play)

Answers:

1. წერდა (singular), წერდნენ (plural)

2. წავიდა (singular), წავიდნენ (plural)

3. ითამაშა (singular), ითამაშეს (plural)

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write three sentences in Georgian using the past tense.

Example Answers:

1. მე წიგნი წავიკითხე გუშინ. (I read a book yesterday.)

2. ჩვენ ფანტასტიური ვახშამი მოვამზადეთ. (We prepared a fantastic dinner.)

3. მან მეგობრებთან ერთად წავიდა. (She went with friends.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Mastering the past tense in Georgian opens up a world of expression for you. It's the key to sharing stories, experiences, and emotions, making your language learning journey all the more enriching. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t hesitate to revisit these exercises and examples as often as you need. Happy learning!

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

Course Presentation

Alphabet and Sounds

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Cases

Family and Relationships

Food and Drink

Verbs and Tenses

Transportation and Directions

Holidays and Celebrations

Adjectives and Adverbs

Shopping and Services

Arts and Entertainment

Prepositions

Work and Employment

Georgian History and Geography

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+Welcome to this engaging lesson on the '''Past Tense''' in Georgian! Understanding how to express past actions and events is crucial for effective communication in any language, and Georgian is no exception. As you embark on this journey, you'll discover not only the grammatical structure but also the beauty and nuances of recounting experiences in Georgian.
+In this lesson, we will cover the following key aspects:
+* '''The importance of the past tense''' in everyday conversation.
+* '''Forming the past tense''' for different verb types.
+* '''Examples''' illustrating the use of the past tense in various contexts.
+* '''Exercises''' to solidify your understanding and application of the past tense.
+By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in using the past tense, enabling you to share your experiences and stories in Georgian with confidence.
-<div class="pg_page_title">Georgian Grammar → Verbs and Tenses → Past Tense</div>
 __TOC__
-As a Georgian language teacher for over 20 years, I know that learning how to form and use the past tense in Georgian is crucial for students aiming to reach the A1 level. In this lesson, we will cover everything you need to know about the formation and usage of the past tense in Georgian.
+=== The Importance of the Past Tense ===
+The past tense allows us to narrate events that have already occurred, making it an essential part of storytelling and conversation. Whether you're sharing memories, discussing your day, or recounting historical events, being able to use the past tense effectively will enhance your communication skills in Georgian.
-== Understanding the Past Tense ==
+=== Forming the Past Tense ===
-The past tense expresses an action or a state of being that happened in the past. Unlike the present tense which has a single form, the past tense has separate forms for each gender.
+In Georgian, verbs are conjugated according to tense, person, and number. The past tense has its own set of rules depending on the verb type. Let's break it down into manageable parts.
-In Georgian, the past tense is formed by adding the "-a" suffix to the verb stem. The ending of the verb is determined by the gender of the subject of the sentence.
+==== Regular Verbs ====
-Here is an example of the past tense in Georgian:
+Regular verbs in Georgian typically follow a predictable pattern when conjugated into the past tense. The most common endings for regular verbs are -ი (i) for singular and -ნენ (nen) for plural forms.
+For instance:
+* The verb "to write" (წერვა - ts'erva) becomes "wrote" (წერე - ts'ere) in the past tense for singular and "wrote" (წერენ - ts'eren) for plural.
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ვისწავლიდი || vista'vlidi || I studied (male)
+| წერდა || ts'erdɑ || he/she wrote
 |-
-| ვისწავლიდა || vista'vlida || I studied (female)
+| წერდნენ || ts'erdnen || they wrote
 |}
-As you can see, the only difference in the verb form is the final vowel, which is "i" for males and "a" for females.
+==== Irregular Verbs ====
-== Usage of the Past Tense ==
+Irregular verbs can have significant deviations from standard patterns. Here are a few common irregular verbs:
-The past tense is used to describe completed actions or states of being in the past. This includes:
+* The verb "to go" (წასვლა - ts'asvla) changes to "went" (წასულა - ts'asula) in the past tense.
-* Something that happened at a specific time in the past.
+{| class="wikitable"
-* A past habit that is no longer true.
-* Narrating a story in the past.
-Here are some example sentences:
+! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| წავიდა || ts'avidɑ || he/she went
+|-
-* ვისწავლიდი ქართულს თვითმფრინავებით. - I studied Georgian with a tutor. (specific time)
+| წავიდნენ || ts'avidnen || they went
-* მე ასე ვისწავლიდი. - I used to study like this. (past habit)
-* ეს იყო როგორც ის მე ორჯერ თავის მამას მეთქი. - This happened when he told his father about it twice. (narration)
-== Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense ==
+|}
-While the majority of verbs in Georgian follow the general rule of adding the "-a" suffix to the verb stem to form the past tense, there are some irregular verbs that do not follow this pattern.
+==== Verb Conjugation Table ====
-Here are the most common irregular verbs in the past tense:
+Here's a comprehensive table of common Georgian verbs in the past tense:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Georgian !! Pronunciation !! English
+! Georgian Verb !! Present Tense !! Past Tense (Singular) !! Past Tense (Plural)
+|-
+| წერა || წერს || წერა || წერენ
 |-
-| მივიღეთ || mivi'get || We received
+| წასვლა || მიდის || წავიდა || წავიდნენ
 |-
-| გავარდნენ || gava'rdnen || They got up
+| ხილვა || ხედავს || იხილა || იხილნენ
 |-
-| გავიყვარებენ || gaviqvarebe'n || They loved
+| მოსვლა || მოდის || მოვიდა || მოვიდნენ
+|-
+| თამაში || თამაშობს || ითამაშა || ითამაშეს
 |}
-It is important to memorize these irregular verbs in order to use them correctly in the past tense.
+=== Examples of the Past Tense in Context ===
+Now that we have a grasp on the formation of the past tense, let’s look at some examples that illustrate its practical use.
+. '''I wrote a letter yesterday.'''
+* Georgian: მე წერილი ვწერე გუშინ.
+* Pronunciation: me ts'erili vts'ere gushin.
+. '''They went to the market last week.'''
+* Georgian: ისინი ბაზარში წავიდნენ გასული კვირა.
+* Pronunciation: isini bazarshi ts'avidnen gasuli kvira.
+. '''She saw a beautiful painting.'''
+* Georgian: მან ლამაზი ნახატი იხილა.
+* Pronunciation: man lamazi nakhati ikhila.
+. '''We played football last Saturday.'''
+* Georgian: ჩვენ ფეხბურთი ვითამაშეთ გასულ შაბათს.
+* Pronunciation: chven pekhburti vitamashet gasul shabats.
+. '''He finished his homework.'''
+* Georgian: მან სახლის დავალება დაამთავრა.
+* Pronunciation: man sakhlis davaleba damtavra.
+. '''I visited my grandmother yesterday.'''
+* Georgian: მე ბებია ვნახე გუშინ.
+* Pronunciation: me bebiya vnakhe gushin.
+. '''They danced all night.'''
+* Georgian: მათ მთელი ღამე იც danced.
+* Pronunciation: mat mteli ghame its'danced.
+. '''We traveled to Batumi last summer.'''
+* Georgian: ჩვენ ბათუმში ვიმგზავრეთ გასულ ზაფხულში.
+* Pronunciation: chven batumshi vimgzavret gasul zafkhulshi.
+. '''She cooked dinner last night.'''
+* Georgian: მან ვახშამი მოამზადა წუხელ.
+* Pronunciation: man vakhsami moamzadа tsukhеl.
+. '''He read a book last month.'''
+* Georgian: მან წიგნი წინა თვეში წაიკითხა.
+* Pronunciation: man ts'igni ts'ina tveshi ts'aik'itha.
+. '''I met my friend yesterday.'''
+* Georgian: მე მეგობარი ვნახე გუშინ.
+* Pronunciation: me megobari vnakhe gushin.
+. '''We learned Georgian phrases.'''
+* Georgian: ჩვენ ქართული ფრაზები ვისწავლეთ.
+* Pronunciation: chven kartuli prazevi vist'vlet.
+. '''They watched a movie last weekend.'''
+* Georgian: მათ ფილმი უყურეს გასულ ექვსშაბათს.
+* Pronunciation: mat pilmi ughures gasul ekvshabats.
+. '''She bought a dress last month.'''
+* Georgian: მან კაბა იყიდა გასულ თვეში.
+* Pronunciation: man kaba ikhida gasul tveshi.
+. '''I found my keys yesterday.'''
+* Georgian: მე გასაღებები ვიპოვე გუშინ.
+* Pronunciation: me gasagebi vipove gushin.
+. '''We celebrated New Year’s Eve last year.'''
+* Georgian: ჩვენ ახალი წლის ღამე აღვნიშნეთ გასულ წელს.
+* Pronunciation: chven akhali ts'lis ghame avnishnet gasul ts'els.
+. '''He helped his brother last week.'''
+* Georgian: მან ძმას დაეხმარა გასულ კვირას.
-== Phrases with the Past Tense ==
+* Pronunciation: man dzmas daekhmarа gasul kvira.
-Here are some useful phrases that use the past tense in Georgian:
+. '''They played a game last night.'''
-* რამე დროს შევცვლი. - I changed my mind earlier.
+* Georgian: მათ თამაში ითამაშეს წუხელ.
-* გამოვიდა მეთქი. - She left me.
-* დავინახე მას სახელისთვის. - I looked for him by name.
-== Practice, Practice, Practice ==
+* Pronunciation: mat tamashi itamashe tsukhеl.
-The past tense is a crucial aspect of the Georgian language, so it's important to practice forming and using it. Read texts, watch movies, and speak with native speakers to improve your understanding of the past tense in context. With time and practice, you'll master the past tense in Georgian and be on your way to reaching the A1 level.
+. '''I studied for the exam.'''
+* Georgian: მე გამოცდისთვის ვისწავლე.
+* Pronunciation: me gamotsdisthvis vist'vle.
+. '''She cleaned the house last weekend.'''
+* Georgian: მან სახლი გაწვდილი გასულ ექვსშაბათს.
+* Pronunciation: man sakhli gats'vdili gasul ekvshabats.
+=== Practice Exercises ===
+To help you apply what you've learned, here are some exercises.
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences with the correct past tense form of the verb in parentheses.
+. მე (წერო) _______ წერილი გუშინ.
+. მათ (წასვლა) _______ ზღვა გასულ ზაფხულში.
+. მან (ხვდება) _______ მეგობარი წინა კვირას.
+. ჩვენ (მოდიხარ) _______ ბათუმში გასულ სეზონში.
+. ისინი (დაიწყო) _______ სწავლა მარტში.
+'''Answers:'''
+. ვწერე
+. წავიდნენ
+. ნახა
+. მოვედით
+. დაიწყეს
+==== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ====
+Translate the following sentences into Georgian.
+. I saw a movie last night.
+. They played football last Saturday.
+. She cooked dinner.
+. We traveled to Tbilisi last week.
+. He finished his homework.
+'''Answers:'''
+. მე ფილმი ვნახე წუხელ.
+. მათ ფეხბურთი ითამაშეს გასულ შაბათს.
+. მან ვახშამი მოამზადა.
+. ჩვენ თბილისი ვიმგზავრეთ გასულ კვირას.
+. მან სახლის დავალება დაამთავრა.
+==== Exercise 3: Verb Conjugation ====
+Conjugate the following verbs in the past tense for the singular and plural forms.
+. წერა (to write)
+. წასვლა (to go)
+. თამაში (to play)
+'''Answers:'''
+. წერდა (singular), წერდნენ (plural)
+. წავიდა (singular), წავიდნენ (plural)
+. ითამაშა (singular), ითამაშეს (plural)
+==== Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences ====
+Write three sentences in Georgian using the past tense.
+'''Example Answers:'''
+. მე წიგნი წავიკითხე გუშინ. (I read a book yesterday.)
+. ჩვენ ფანტასტიური ვახშამი მოვამზადეთ. (We prepared a fantastic dinner.)
+. მან მეგობრებთან ერთად წავიდა. (She went with friends.)
+=== Conclusion ===
+Mastering the past tense in Georgian opens up a world of expression for you. It's the key to sharing stories, experiences, and emotions, making your language learning journey all the more enriching. Remember, practice makes perfect, so don’t hesitate to revisit these exercises and examples as often as you need. Happy learning!
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+|title=Georgian Grammar: Understanding the Past Tense
-|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use the past tense in Georgian, including irregular verbs and useful phrases.
+|keywords=Georgian language, Georgian grammar, past tense, language learning, beginner's Georgian
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use the past tense in Georgian, along with exercises to practice your skills.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://ling-app.com/ka/georgian-verbs/ 15+ Basic Georgian Verbs: Easiest Guide - Ling App]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgian_grammar Georgian grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://polymath.org/georgian_past.php Georgian Past Tense | POLYMATH.ORG]
-==Related Lessons==
+==Other Lessons==
 * [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Adjective-Agreement|Adjective Agreement]]
 * [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Negative-imperatives-with-“ნუ”|Negative imperatives with “ნუ”]]
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 * [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Word-Order|Word Order]]
 * [[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Types-of-Verbs|Types of Verbs]]
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+|[[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Present-Tense|◀️ Present Tense — Previous Lesson]]
+|[[Language/Georgian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Next Lesson — Future Tense ▶️]]
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The Importance of the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

Forming the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Verb Conjugation Table[edit | edit source]

Examples of the Past Tense in Context[edit | edit source]

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

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

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

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