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Welcome to the lesson on '''Irregular Verbs''' in Catalan! Understanding irregular verbs is essential for anyone looking to express themselves fluently in Catalan. Unlike regular verbs, which follow predictable patterns, irregular verbs can be a bit tricky because they don’t conform to the usual rules of conjugation. This lesson will provide you with the tools you need to navigate these verbs confidently.
In this lesson, we will explore:
* A comprehensive overview of irregular verbs and their significance.
* A detailed breakdown of the most common irregular verbs in Catalan, including their conjugations in the present tense.


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* Engaging examples that illustrate the use of these verbs in everyday conversation.
 
* A variety of exercises to reinforce your learning and application of irregular verbs in context.
 
Let’s dive into the fascinating world of irregular verbs in Catalan!


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<h1>Introduction</h1>
=== Understanding Irregular Verbs ===
 
Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the regular conjugation patterns. In Catalan, like in many languages, irregular verbs are quite common and often used in daily conversation. They are essential for expressing actions and events that occur in the present, past, and future.
 
To grasp the importance of irregular verbs in Catalan, consider that they allow for more nuanced and varied expression. For example, the verb "to be" in Catalan can take several forms, depending on the subject, which is crucial when describing conditions or states of being.
 
=== Common Irregular Verbs in Catalan ===
 
Let's explore some of the most commonly used irregular verbs in Catalan. We will focus on their present tense conjugation and provide examples to illustrate their use.
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ser || sɛɾ || to be
 
|-
 
| estar || əˈstaɾ || to be (temporary)
 
|-
 
| tenir || təˈni || to have
 
|-
 
| fer || feɾ || to do, to make
 
|-
 
| anar || əˈna || to go
 
|-
 
| venir || bəˈni || to come
 
|-
 
| dir || diɾ || to say, to tell
 
|-
 
| veure || ˈβɛwɾə || to see
 
|-
 
| saber || səˈβeɾ || to know
 
|-
 
| poder || puˈðeɾ || can, to be able
 
|-
 
| voler || buˈleɾ || to want


Welcome to the lesson "Irregular Verbs" of the "Complete 0 to A1 Catalan Course". By now, you have learned about regular verbs, their conjugations in Catalan, and how to use them in sentences to discuss actions and events. In this lesson, we will explore common irregular verbs in Catalan and their conjugations. This knowledge will expand your ability to discuss a variety of actions and events and take you one step closer to becoming proficient in the language.
|-


<h2>Irregular Verbs in Catalan</h2>
| trobar || tɾuˈβa || to find


Irregular verbs are the exceptions in the Catalan language and often do not follow the same rules as regular verbs. Their conjugations in different tenses are different from what one would expect. It is essential to know the most common irregular verbs to communicate effectively in Catalan. Let's take a look at some of the most frequently used irregular verbs.
|-


<h3>The Verb "Ser" (To Be)</h3>
| llegir || ʎəˈʒiɾ || to read


The verb "ser" is a vital irregular verb in Catalan, which means "to be." It is essential to know its conjugations in present tense, past tense, and future tense, as it is frequently used in everyday conversation.
|-


<table class="wikitable">
| escriure || əˈskiuɾə || to write
<th>Catalan</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
<tr>
<td>sóc</td>
<td>'sok</td>
<td>I am</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>ets</td>
<td>'ɛts</td>
<td>You are (singular)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>és</td>
<td>'ɛs</td>
<td>He/She/It is</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>som</td>
<td>'som</td>
<td>We are</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>esteu</td>
<td>'ɛs.təw</td>
<td>You are (plural)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>són</td>
<td>'sɔn</td>
<td>They are</td>
</tr>
</table>


<h3>The Verb "Anar" (To Go)</h3>
|-


The verb "anar" is another frequently used irregular verb in Catalan, meaning "to go." It is also important to know its conjugations in present tense, past tense, and future tense to communicate effectively in the language.
| jugar || ʒuˈɡa || to play


<table class="wikitable">
|-
<th>Catalan</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
<tr>
<td>vaig</td>
<td>'baiɡ</td>
<td>I go</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>vas</td>
<td>'bas</td>
<td>You go (singular)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>vàrem</td>
<td>'baɾəm</td>
<td>We go</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>anàreu</td>
<td>ə'naw.rəw</td>
<td>You go (plural)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>van</td>
<td>'ban</td>
<td>They go</td>
</tr>
</table>


<h3>The Verb "Dir" (To Say/Tell)</h3>
| sortir || surˈtiɾ || to exit, to go out


The verb "dir" is another essential irregular verb in Catalan, meaning "to say" or "to tell." It is often used in everyday conversations, and therefore, it is necessary to know its conjugations in different tenses.
|-


<table class="wikitable">
| començar || ku.menˈsa || to start
<th>Catalan</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
<tr>
<td>dic</td>
<td>'dik</td>
<td>I say/tell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>dius</td>
<td>'diws</td>
<td>You say/tell (singular)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>diu</td>
<td>'diw</td>
<td>He/She/It says/tells</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>diem</td>
<td>'di.ɛm</td>
<td>We say/tell</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>dieu</td>
<td>'diw</td>
<td>You say/tell (plural)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>diuen</td>
<td>di'wɛn</td>
<td>They say/tell</td>
</tr>
</table>


<h3>The Verb "Tenir" (To Have)</h3>
|-


The verb "tenir" means "to have" in Catalan and is frequently used in everyday conversations. Therefore, it is crucial to know its conjugations in different tenses to communicate effectively in the language.
| pensar || penˈsa || to think


<table class="wikitable">
|-
<th>Catalan</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
<tr>
<td>tinc</td>
<td>'tiŋk</td>
<td>I have</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>tens</td>
<td>'tɛns</td>
<td>You have (singular)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>té</td>
<td>'te</td>
<td>He/She/It has</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>tenim</td>
<td>tə'nim</td>
<td>We have</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>teniu</td>
<td>tə'niw</td>
<td>You have (plural)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>tenen</td>
<td>tə'nɛn</td>
<td>They have</td>
</tr>
</table>


<h3>The Verb "Fer" (To Do)</h3>
| seguir || səˈɡi || to follow


The verb "fer" means "to do" in Catalan and is often used in everyday conversations. Therefore, it is essential to know its conjugations in different tenses to communicate effectively in the language.
|-


<table class="wikitable">
| portar || puɾˈta || to carry
<th>Catalan</th>
<th>Pronunciation</th>
<th>English</th>
<tr>
<td>faig</td>
<td>'faiʒ</td>
<td>I do</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>fas</td>
<td>'fas</td>
<td>You do (singular)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>fa</td>
<td>'fa</td>
<td>He/She/It does</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>fem</td>
<td>fəm</td>
<td>We do</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>feu</td>
<td>'fəw</td>
<td>You do (plural)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>fan</td>
<td>'fan</td>
<td>They do</td>
</tr>
</table>


<h2>Conclusion</h2>
|-


Congratulations! You have learned about some of the most frequently used irregular verbs in Catalan and their conjugations in different tenses. Knowing these verbs will expand your vocabulary and ability to communicate effectively in the language. In the next lesson, we will learn about food vocabulary in Catalan to help you describe different kinds of food and dishes. See you in the next lesson!
| mirar || miˈɾa || to look
 
|}
 
=== Present Tense Conjugation of Irregular Verbs ===
 
Now that we have a list of commonly used irregular verbs, let’s look at how they are conjugated in the present tense. Here are the conjugations of some of these irregular verbs for the subject pronouns.
 
==== Verb: Ser (to be) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
 
|-
 
| jo (I) || sóc
 
|-
 
| tu (you, singular informal) || ets
 
|-
 
| ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) || és
 
|-
 
| nosaltres (we) || som
 
|-
 
| vosaltres (you, plural informal) || sou
 
|-
 
| ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) || són
 
|}
 
==== Verb: Estar (to be - temporary) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
 
|-
 
| jo (I) || estic
 
|-
 
| tu (you, singular informal) || estàs
 
|-
 
| ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) || està
 
|-
 
| nosaltres (we) || estem
 
|-
 
| vosaltres (you, plural informal) || esteu
 
|-
 
| ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) || estan
 
|}
 
==== Verb: Tenir (to have) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
 
|-
 
| jo (I) || tinc
 
|-
 
| tu (you, singular informal) || tens
 
|-
 
| ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) || té
 
|-
 
| nosaltres (we) || tenim
 
|-
 
| vosaltres (you, plural informal) || teniu
 
|-
 
| ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) || tenen
 
|}
 
==== Verb: Fer (to do, to make) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
 
|-
 
| jo (I) || faig
 
|-
 
| tu (you, singular informal) || fas
 
|-
 
| ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) || fa
 
|-
 
| nosaltres (we) || fem
 
|-
 
| vosaltres (you, plural informal) || feu
 
|-
 
| ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) || fan
 
|}
 
==== Verb: Anar (to go) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
 
|-
 
| jo (I) || vaig
 
|-
 
| tu (you, singular informal) || vas
 
|-
 
| ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) || va
 
|-
 
| nosaltres (we) || anem
 
|-
 
| vosaltres (you, plural informal) || aneu
 
|-
 
| ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) || van
 
|}
 
==== Verb: Venir (to come) ====
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Subject Pronoun !! Conjugation
 
|-
 
| jo (I) || vinc
 
|-
 
| tu (you, singular informal) || vens
 
|-
 
| ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) || ve
 
|-
 
| nosaltres (we) || venim
 
|-
 
| vosaltres (you, plural informal) || veniu
 
|-
 
| ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) || venen
 
|}
 
=== Examples of Irregular Verbs in Context ===
 
To help solidify your understanding, let’s look at some examples of how these irregular verbs are used in sentences.
 
1. '''Ser''':
 
* ''Jo sóc professor.'' (I am a teacher.)
 
* ''Ell és amic meu.'' (He is my friend.)
 
2. '''Estar''':
 
* ''Nosaltres estem contents.'' (We are happy.)
 
* ''Tu estàs a casa.'' (You are at home.)
 
3. '''Tenir''':
 
* ''Ella té un gos.'' (She has a dog.)
 
* ''Nosaltres tenim temps.'' (We have time.)
 
4. '''Fer''':
 
* ''Ell fa el dinar.'' (He is making lunch.)
 
* ''Jo faig esport.'' (I do sports.)
 
5. '''Anar''':
 
* ''Jo vaig al supermercat.'' (I am going to the supermarket.)
 
* ''Ells van a la platja.'' (They are going to the beach.)
 
6. '''Venir''':
 
* ''Tu vens a la festa.'' (You are coming to the party.)
 
* ''Nosaltres venim de viatge.'' (We are coming back from a trip.)
 
7. '''Dir''':
 
* ''Ell diu la veritat.'' (He tells the truth.)
 
* ''Jo dic que sí.'' (I say yes.)
 
8. '''Veure''':
 
* ''Nosaltres veiem una pel·lícula.'' (We see a movie.)
 
* ''Ell veu el mar.'' (He sees the sea.)
 
9. '''Saber''':
 
* ''Jo sé la resposta.'' (I know the answer.)
 
* ''Tu saps on està.'' (You know where it is.)
 
10. '''Poder''':
 
* ''Ell no pot venir.'' (He cannot come.)
 
* ''Nosaltres podem ajudar-te.'' (We can help you.)
 
11. '''Voler''':
 
* ''Jo vull un cafè.'' (I want a coffee.)
 
* ''Ella vol ballar.'' (She wants to dance.)
 
12. '''Trobar''':
 
* ''Nosaltres trobem la solució.'' (We find the solution.)
 
* ''Ell troba el seu mòbil.'' (He finds his mobile.)
 
13. '''Llegir''':
 
* ''Tu llegeixes un llibre.'' (You read a book.)
 
* ''Jo llegeixo el diari.'' (I read the newspaper.)
 
14. '''Escriure''':
 
* ''Ell escriu una carta.'' (He writes a letter.)
 
* ''Nosaltres escrivim un article.'' (We write an article.)
 
15. '''Jugar''':
 
* ''Els nens juguen al parc.'' (The children play in the park.)
 
* ''Jo jugo a futbol.'' (I play football.)
 
16. '''Sortir''':
 
* ''Nosaltres sortim a caminar.'' (We go out for a walk.)
 
* ''Ells surten de festa.'' (They go out to party.)
 
17. '''Començar''':
 
* ''La classe comença a les nou.'' (The class starts at nine.)
 
* ''Nosaltres comencem a estudiar.'' (We start to study.)
 
18. '''Pensar''':
 
* ''Jo penso que és una bona idea.'' (I think it's a good idea.)
 
* ''Ella pensa en el futur.'' (She thinks about the future.)
 
19. '''Seguir''':
 
* ''Nosaltres seguim el camí.'' (We follow the path.)
 
* ''Ell segueix les instruccions.'' (He follows the instructions.)
 
20. '''Portar''':
 
* ''Jo porto un regal.'' (I bring a gift.)
 
* ''Nosaltres portem el menjar.'' (We bring the food.)
 
=== Exercises for Practice ===
 
Now that we've gone through the irregular verbs and their conjugations, it’s time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises designed to help you apply what you've learned.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks ===
 
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
 
1. Jo ___ (ser) estudiant.
 
2. Ell ___ (tenir) un cotxe nou.
 
3. Nosaltres ___ (estar) a la biblioteca.
 
4. Tu ___ (anar) al cinema.
 
5. Ells ___ (fer) els deures.
 
=== Exercise 2: Choose the correct verb ===
 
Select the correct conjugation of the verb given in parentheses.
 
1. Jo ___ (saber) la veritat.
 
* a) sé
 
* b) sap
 
* c) saben
 
2. Ell ___ (venir) a la festa.
 
* a) vinc
 
* b) ve
 
* c) vens
 
3. Nosaltres ___ (voler) menjar pizza.
 
* a) volem
 
* b) volen
 
* c) vols
 
4. Tu ___ (poder) ajudar-me?
 
* a) pots
 
* b) puc
 
* c) pot
 
5. Ell ___ (dir) la seva opinió.
 
* a) dic
 
* b) diu
 
* c) dius
 
=== Exercise 3: Translate the sentences ===
 
Translate the following sentences from English to Catalan using the provided verbs.
 
1. I am happy. (ser)
 
2. They have a cat. (tenir)
 
3. We go to the beach. (anar)
 
4. She does her homework. (fer)
 
5. You want a drink. (voler)
 
=== Exercise 4: Conjugation Practice ===
 
Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense for all subject pronouns.
 
1. Tenir
 
2. Fer
 
3. Anar
 
4. Venir
 
5. Veure
 
=== Solutions to Exercises ===
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks ===
 
1. sóc
 
2. té
 
3. estem
 
4. vas
 
5. fan
 
=== Exercise 2: Choose the correct verb ===
 
1. a) sé
 
2. b) ve
 
3. a) volem
 
4. a) pots
 
5. b) diu
 
=== Exercise 3: Translate the sentences ===
 
1. Jo sóc feliç.
 
2. Ells tenen un gat.
 
3. Nosaltres anem a la platja.
 
4. Ella fa els seus deures.
 
5. Tu vols una beguda.
 
=== Exercise 4: Conjugation Practice ===
 
1. Tenir
 
* jo tinc
 
* tu tens
 
* ell/ella/vostè té
 
* nosaltres tenim
 
* vosaltres teniu
 
* ells/elles/vostès tenen
 
2. Fer
 
* jo faig
 
* tu fas
 
* ell/ella/vostè fa
 
* nosaltres fem
 
* vosaltres feu
 
* ells/elles/vostès fan
 
3. Anar
 
* jo vaig
 
* tu vas
 
* ell/ella/vostè va
 
* nosaltres anem
 
* vosaltres aneu
 
* ells/elles/vostès van
 
4. Venir
 
* jo vinc
 
* tu vens
 
* ell/ella/vostè ve
 
* nosaltres venim
 
* vosaltres veniu
 
* ells/elles/vostès venen
 
5. Veure
 
* jo veig
 
* tu veus
 
* ell/ella/vostè veu
 
* nosaltres veiem
 
* vosaltres veieu
 
* ells/elles/vostès veuen
 
Congratulations! You’ve taken a significant step in mastering irregular verbs in Catalan. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll find these verbs becoming second nature in your conversations!


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==Sources==
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_grammar Catalan grammar - Wikipedia]
* [https://www.orbilat.com/Languages/Catalan/Grammar/Catalan-Verb.html Catalan: Verb]




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Catalan → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Irregular Verbs

Welcome to the lesson on Irregular Verbs in Catalan! Understanding irregular verbs is essential for anyone looking to express themselves fluently in Catalan. Unlike regular verbs, which follow predictable patterns, irregular verbs can be a bit tricky because they don’t conform to the usual rules of conjugation. This lesson will provide you with the tools you need to navigate these verbs confidently.

In this lesson, we will explore:

  • A comprehensive overview of irregular verbs and their significance.
  • A detailed breakdown of the most common irregular verbs in Catalan, including their conjugations in the present tense.
  • Engaging examples that illustrate the use of these verbs in everyday conversation.
  • A variety of exercises to reinforce your learning and application of irregular verbs in context.

Let’s dive into the fascinating world of irregular verbs in Catalan!

Understanding Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs are verbs that do not follow the regular conjugation patterns. In Catalan, like in many languages, irregular verbs are quite common and often used in daily conversation. They are essential for expressing actions and events that occur in the present, past, and future.

To grasp the importance of irregular verbs in Catalan, consider that they allow for more nuanced and varied expression. For example, the verb "to be" in Catalan can take several forms, depending on the subject, which is crucial when describing conditions or states of being.

Common Irregular Verbs in Catalan[edit | edit source]

Let's explore some of the most commonly used irregular verbs in Catalan. We will focus on their present tense conjugation and provide examples to illustrate their use.

Catalan Pronunciation English
ser sɛɾ to be
estar əˈstaɾ to be (temporary)
tenir təˈni to have
fer feɾ to do, to make
anar əˈna to go
venir bəˈni to come
dir diɾ to say, to tell
veure ˈβɛwɾə to see
saber səˈβeɾ to know
poder puˈðeɾ can, to be able
voler buˈleɾ to want
trobar tɾuˈβa to find
llegir ʎəˈʒiɾ to read
escriure əˈskiuɾə to write
jugar ʒuˈɡa to play
sortir surˈtiɾ to exit, to go out
començar ku.menˈsa to start
pensar penˈsa to think
seguir səˈɡi to follow
portar puɾˈta to carry
mirar miˈɾa to look

Present Tense Conjugation of Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Now that we have a list of commonly used irregular verbs, let’s look at how they are conjugated in the present tense. Here are the conjugations of some of these irregular verbs for the subject pronouns.

Verb: Ser (to be)[edit | edit source]

Subject Pronoun Conjugation
jo (I) sóc
tu (you, singular informal) ets
ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) és
nosaltres (we) som
vosaltres (you, plural informal) sou
ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) són

Verb: Estar (to be - temporary)[edit | edit source]

Subject Pronoun Conjugation
jo (I) estic
tu (you, singular informal) estàs
ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) està
nosaltres (we) estem
vosaltres (you, plural informal) esteu
ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) estan

Verb: Tenir (to have)[edit | edit source]

Subject Pronoun Conjugation
jo (I) tinc
tu (you, singular informal) tens
ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) té
nosaltres (we) tenim
vosaltres (you, plural informal) teniu
ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) tenen

Verb: Fer (to do, to make)[edit | edit source]

Subject Pronoun Conjugation
jo (I) faig
tu (you, singular informal) fas
ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) fa
nosaltres (we) fem
vosaltres (you, plural informal) feu
ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) fan

Verb: Anar (to go)[edit | edit source]

Subject Pronoun Conjugation
jo (I) vaig
tu (you, singular informal) vas
ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) va
nosaltres (we) anem
vosaltres (you, plural informal) aneu
ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) van

Verb: Venir (to come)[edit | edit source]

Subject Pronoun Conjugation
jo (I) vinc
tu (you, singular informal) vens
ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) ve
nosaltres (we) venim
vosaltres (you, plural informal) veniu
ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) venen

Examples of Irregular Verbs in Context[edit | edit source]

To help solidify your understanding, let’s look at some examples of how these irregular verbs are used in sentences.

1. Ser:

  • Jo sóc professor. (I am a teacher.)
  • Ell és amic meu. (He is my friend.)

2. Estar:

  • Nosaltres estem contents. (We are happy.)
  • Tu estàs a casa. (You are at home.)

3. Tenir:

  • Ella té un gos. (She has a dog.)
  • Nosaltres tenim temps. (We have time.)

4. Fer:

  • Ell fa el dinar. (He is making lunch.)
  • Jo faig esport. (I do sports.)

5. Anar:

  • Jo vaig al supermercat. (I am going to the supermarket.)
  • Ells van a la platja. (They are going to the beach.)

6. Venir:

  • Tu vens a la festa. (You are coming to the party.)
  • Nosaltres venim de viatge. (We are coming back from a trip.)

7. Dir:

  • Ell diu la veritat. (He tells the truth.)
  • Jo dic que sí. (I say yes.)

8. Veure:

  • Nosaltres veiem una pel·lícula. (We see a movie.)
  • Ell veu el mar. (He sees the sea.)

9. Saber:

  • Jo sé la resposta. (I know the answer.)
  • Tu saps on està. (You know where it is.)

10. Poder:

  • Ell no pot venir. (He cannot come.)
  • Nosaltres podem ajudar-te. (We can help you.)

11. Voler:

  • Jo vull un cafè. (I want a coffee.)
  • Ella vol ballar. (She wants to dance.)

12. Trobar:

  • Nosaltres trobem la solució. (We find the solution.)
  • Ell troba el seu mòbil. (He finds his mobile.)

13. Llegir:

  • Tu llegeixes un llibre. (You read a book.)
  • Jo llegeixo el diari. (I read the newspaper.)

14. Escriure:

  • Ell escriu una carta. (He writes a letter.)
  • Nosaltres escrivim un article. (We write an article.)

15. Jugar:

  • Els nens juguen al parc. (The children play in the park.)
  • Jo jugo a futbol. (I play football.)

16. Sortir:

  • Nosaltres sortim a caminar. (We go out for a walk.)
  • Ells surten de festa. (They go out to party.)

17. Començar:

  • La classe comença a les nou. (The class starts at nine.)
  • Nosaltres comencem a estudiar. (We start to study.)

18. Pensar:

  • Jo penso que és una bona idea. (I think it's a good idea.)
  • Ella pensa en el futur. (She thinks about the future.)

19. Seguir:

  • Nosaltres seguim el camí. (We follow the path.)
  • Ell segueix les instruccions. (He follows the instructions.)

20. Portar:

  • Jo porto un regal. (I bring a gift.)
  • Nosaltres portem el menjar. (We bring the food.)

Exercises for Practice[edit | edit source]

Now that we've gone through the irregular verbs and their conjugations, it’s time to put your knowledge into practice! Below are some exercises designed to help you apply what you've learned.

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

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

1. Jo ___ (ser) estudiant.

2. Ell ___ (tenir) un cotxe nou.

3. Nosaltres ___ (estar) a la biblioteca.

4. Tu ___ (anar) al cinema.

5. Ells ___ (fer) els deures.

Exercise 2: Choose the correct verb[edit | edit source]

Select the correct conjugation of the verb given in parentheses.

1. Jo ___ (saber) la veritat.

  • a) sé
  • b) sap
  • c) saben

2. Ell ___ (venir) a la festa.

  • a) vinc
  • b) ve
  • c) vens

3. Nosaltres ___ (voler) menjar pizza.

  • a) volem
  • b) volen
  • c) vols

4. Tu ___ (poder) ajudar-me?

  • a) pots
  • b) puc
  • c) pot

5. Ell ___ (dir) la seva opinió.

  • a) dic
  • b) diu
  • c) dius

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

Translate the following sentences from English to Catalan using the provided verbs.

1. I am happy. (ser)

2. They have a cat. (tenir)

3. We go to the beach. (anar)

4. She does her homework. (fer)

5. You want a drink. (voler)

Exercise 4: Conjugation Practice[edit | edit source]

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

1. Tenir

2. Fer

3. Anar

4. Venir

5. Veure

Solutions to Exercises[edit | edit source]

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

1. sóc

2. té

3. estem

4. vas

5. fan

Exercise 2: Choose the correct verb[edit | edit source]

1. a) sé

2. b) ve

3. a) volem

4. a) pots

5. b) diu

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

1. Jo sóc feliç.

2. Ells tenen un gat.

3. Nosaltres anem a la platja.

4. Ella fa els seus deures.

5. Tu vols una beguda.

Exercise 4: Conjugation Practice[edit | edit source]

1. Tenir

  • jo tinc
  • tu tens
  • ell/ella/vostè té
  • nosaltres tenim
  • vosaltres teniu
  • ells/elles/vostès tenen

2. Fer

  • jo faig
  • tu fas
  • ell/ella/vostè fa
  • nosaltres fem
  • vosaltres feu
  • ells/elles/vostès fan

3. Anar

  • jo vaig
  • tu vas
  • ell/ella/vostè va
  • nosaltres anem
  • vosaltres aneu
  • ells/elles/vostès van

4. Venir

  • jo vinc
  • tu vens
  • ell/ella/vostè ve
  • nosaltres venim
  • vosaltres veniu
  • ells/elles/vostès venen

5. Veure

  • jo veig
  • tu veus
  • ell/ella/vostè veu
  • nosaltres veiem
  • vosaltres veieu
  • ells/elles/vostès veuen

Congratulations! You’ve taken a significant step in mastering irregular verbs in Catalan. Keep practicing, and soon you’ll find these verbs becoming second nature in your conversations!

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


Introduction to Catalan


Greetings and Introductions


Articles and Nouns


Numbers and Time


Adjectives and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Catalan Culture

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