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In this lesson, we will explore the '''past tense''' in Tatar, a fundamental aspect of the language that allows you to express actions and events that have already occurred. Understanding how to use the past tense is crucial for effective communication, as it helps narrate experiences, recount stories, and share memories.
 
We will cover both regular and irregular verbs, illustrating how they are conjugated in the past tense. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only know how to form past tense verbs but also how to use them in sentences to convey your thoughts and experiences.
 
The structure of this lesson will include:
 
* An explanation of the past tense in Tatar
 
* Conjugation rules for regular and irregular verbs
 
* A range of examples to illustrate each point
 
* Practice exercises to solidify your understanding


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== Introduction ==
=== Understanding the Past Tense in Tatar ===
In this lesson, we will explore the Tatar past tense verb conjugations for regular and irregular verbs. The past tense is an essential aspect of Tatar grammar as it allows us to talk about past actions and events. By learning how to properly conjugate verbs in the past tense, you will be able to express yourself more fluently and accurately in Tatar.
 
The past tense in Tatar is used to describe actions that happened in the past. This can include anything from daily activities to significant events in your life.
 
In Tatar, the past tense is generally formed by modifying the verb stem. Regular verbs follow predictable patterns, while irregular verbs may not, requiring memorization.  
 
=== Regular Verbs Conjugation ===
 
Regular verbs in Tatar typically follow a systematic approach. Here’s a simple breakdown of how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense:
 
1. For '''present tense''' verbs ending in -у (-u) or -ю (-yu), you usually replace these endings with -ды (-dy) or -де (-de) for the past tense.
 
2. The ending also changes based on the subject pronoun.
 
Here’s a table to illustrate this:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| бардым || bardym || I went
 
|-
 
| бардың || bardyng || You (singular) went
 
|-
 
| барды || bardy || He/She/It went
 
|-
 
| бардык || bardyk || We went
 
|-
 
| бардыгыз || bardygyz || You (plural/formal) went
 
|-


Throughout this lesson, we will provide clear explanations, numerous examples, and engaging practice exercises to help you grasp the concepts and apply them in real-life situations. Additionally, we will delve into the cultural significance of the past tense in the Tatar language, highlighting any regional variations or historical reasons for these differences. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of the Tatar past tense and be able to confidently use it in your conversations.
| бардылар || bardylar || They went


== Past Tense Conjugation for Regular Verbs ==
|}
Let's begin by looking at the conjugation of regular verbs in the past tense. In Tatar, regular verbs follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in different tenses and moods. To form the past tense of regular verbs, we need to identify the verb stem and add the appropriate suffixes based on the subject pronoun.


To find the verb stem, we remove the infinitive ending -мек (-mek) or -мәк (-mäk) from the infinitive form of the verb. For example, let's take the verb "китәргә" (to read). The verb stem is "китәрг" (kitärg). Now, let's see how we can conjugate this verb in the past tense for different subject pronouns:
Let’s take a closer look at some '''examples''' of regular verbs conjugated in the past tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| китәрдем || kitärdem || I read
 
| укыдым || ukydym || I read
 
|-
|-
| китәрден || kitärdän || you read (singular)
 
| укыдың || ukydyng || You (singular) read
 
|-
|-
| китәрде || kitärde || he/she/it read
 
| укыды || ukydy || He/She/It read
 
|-
|-
| китәргәчкә || kitärgäçkä || we read
 
| укыдык || ukydyk || We read
 
|-
|-
| китәрдәгез || kitärdägez || you read (plural)
 
| укыдыгыз || ukydygyz || You (plural/formal) read
 
|-
|-
| китәрдәләр || kitärdälär || they read
 
| укыдылар || ukydylar || They read
 
|}
|}


As you can see from the table above, we add different suffixes to the verb stem to indicate the subject pronoun and form the past tense. Pay attention to the vowel harmony rules and the consonant changes that occur during conjugation. Practice conjugating other regular verbs in the past tense using the same pattern and the corresponding subject pronouns.
=== Irregular Verbs Conjugation ===
 
Irregular verbs do not follow the standard rules of conjugation. Here, learning them can be a bit tricky, but with practice, it will become easier.
 
For example, the verb "китү" (to leave) changes differently than regular verbs:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| киттем || kittem || I left
 
|-
 
| киттең || kitting || You (singular) left
 
|-
 
| китте || kitte || He/She/It left
 
|-
 
| киттек || kittik || We left
 
|-
 
| киттегез || kitted || You (plural/formal) left
 
|-


== Past Tense Conjugation for Irregular Verbs ==
| киттеләр || kittelar || They left
While regular verbs follow a predictable pattern in the past tense, irregular verbs require special attention as their conjugation does not follow a standard rule. Irregular verbs have unique forms in different tenses and moods, including the past tense. In this section, we will explore some common irregular verbs and their conjugation in the past tense.


Let's take the verb "бару" (to go) as an example. Here is its conjugation in the past tense for different subject pronouns:
|}
 
Some other irregular verbs to note include:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
! Tatar !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| бардым || bardım || I went
 
| күрдем || kürdem || I saw
 
|-
|-
| бардын || bardın || you went (singular)
 
| күрдең || kürdeñ || You (singular) saw
 
|-
|-
| барды || bardı || he/she/it went
 
| күрде || kürde || He/She/It saw
 
|-
|-
| баргачкы || bargaçqı || we went
 
| күрдек || kürdek || We saw
 
|-
|-
| бардыгыз || bardığız || you went (plural)
 
| күрдегез || kürdegez || You (plural/formal) saw
 
|-
|-
| бардылар || bardılar || they went
 
| күрделәр || kürdelär || They saw
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the irregular verb "бару" (to go) has unique past tense forms that do not follow the regular pattern. It is important to memorize the conjugation of irregular verbs in different tenses to use them correctly in your speech. Practice conjugating other irregular verbs in the past tense and familiarize yourself with their unique forms.
=== Using Past Tense in Sentences ===
 
Now that you know how to conjugate verbs in the past tense, let's look at how to use them in sentences. Here are some examples:
 
1. '''Мин мәктәпкә бардым.''' 
 
''Min mäktäpka bardym.'' 
 
''I went to school.''
 
2. '''Син китап укыдың.''' 
 
''Sin kitap ukydyng.'' 
 
''You read a book.''
 
3. '''Аның белән кино күрдек.''' 
 
''Anıñ belän kino kürdek.'' 
 
''We watched a movie with him/her.''
 
4. '''Ул урамда йөрде.''' 
 
''Ul uramda yörde.'' 
 
''He/She walked in the street.''
 
5. '''Без ресторанда ашадık.''' 
 
''Bez restoran'da aşadık.'' 
 
''We ate at the restaurant.''
 
6. '''Сез кичә җыелышта булдыңыз.''' 
 
''Sez kiçä cıyılışta buldyngız.'' 
 
''You (plural/formal) were at the meeting yesterday.''
 
7. '''Мин узган атнада ял иттем.''' 
 
''Min uzğan atnada yal ittem.'' 
 
''I rested last week.''
 
8. '''Алар балалар белән уйнадылар.''' 
 
''Alar balalar belän uynadılar.'' 
 
''They played with the children.''
 
9. '''Синең дустың китап сатып алды.''' 
 
''Sineñ dustıñ kitap satıp aldı.'' 
 
''Your friend bought a book.''
 
10. '''Ул кечкенә вакытта бик күп сәяхәт итте.''' 
 
''Ul keçkenä waqıtta bik küp säyäxät itte.'' 
 
''He/She traveled a lot when he/she was little.''
 
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now it’s time to practice what you’ve learned! Below are exercises designed to reinforce your understanding of the past tense in Tatar.
 
1. '''Conjugate the following verbs in the past tense:''' 
 
a. '''йөрү''' (to walk) 
 
b. '''ярату''' (to love) 
 
c. '''эшләү''' (to work) 
 
d. '''сөйләү''' (to speak) 
 
e. '''пешерү''' (to cook) 
 
'''Solutions:''' 
 
a. йордым (I walked), йордың (You walked), йорды (He/She/It walked), йордык (We walked), йордыгыз (You plural/formal walked), йордылар (They walked) 
 
b. яраттым (I loved), яраттың (You loved), яратты (He/She/It loved), яраттык (We loved), яраттыгыз (You plural/formal loved), яраттылар (They loved) 
 
c. эшләдем (I worked), эшләдең (You worked), эшләде (He/She/It worked), эшләдек (We worked), эшләдегез (You plural/formal worked), эшләделәр (They worked) 
 
d. сөйләдем (I spoke), сөйләдең (You spoke), сөйләде (He/She/It spoke), сөйләдек (We spoke), сөйләдегез (You plural/formal spoke), сөйләделәр (They spoke) 
 
e. пешердем (I cooked), пешердең (You cooked), пешерде (He/She/It cooked), пешердек (We cooked), пешердегез (You plural/formal cooked), пешерделәр (They cooked) 
 
2. '''Translate the following sentences into Tatar:''' 
 
a. I saw a movie. 
 
b. We went to the restaurant. 
 
c. She read a book. 
 
d. They played outside. 
 
e. He worked yesterday. 
 
'''Solutions:''' 
 
a. Мин кино күрдем. 
 
b. Без ресторанга бардык. 
 
c. Ул китап укыды. 
 
d. Алар урамда уйнадылар. 
 
e. Ул кичә эшләде. 
 
3. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in past tense:''' 
 
a. Мин (укырга) __________. 
 
b. Син (китәргә) __________. 
 
c. Алар (йокларга) __________. 
 
d. Без (эшләргә) __________. 
 
e. Ул (белергә) __________. 
 
'''Solutions:''' 
 
a. укыдым 
 
b. киттең 
 
c. йокладылар 
 
d. эшләдек 
 
e. белде 
 
4. '''Match the Tatar sentences with their English translations:''' 
 
1. Мин кичә базарга бардым. 
 
2. Ул китап укыды. 
 
3. Син дустың белән булдың. 
 
4. Алар кичә концертта булдылар. 
 
5. Без фильм карадык. 
 
'''Solutions:''' 
 
1 - a. I went to the market yesterday. 
 
2 - b. He/She read a book. 
 
3 - c. You were with your friend. 
 
4 - d. They were at the concert yesterday. 
 
5 - e. We watched a movie. 
 
5. '''Create sentences using the following prompts:''' 
 
a. I (to go) to the park yesterday. 
 
b. We (to eat) dinner last night. 
 
c. She (to play) with her friends. 
 
d. They (to travel) to Kazan. 
 
e. You (to study) for the exam. 
 
'''Solutions:''' 
 
a. Мин кичә паркка бардым. 
 
b. Без кичә кичке аш ашадık. 
 
c. Ул дуслары белән уйнады. 
 
d. Алар Казанга сәяхәт иттеләр. 
 
e. Син имтиханга укыдың. 
 
6. '''Conjugate the verb "күрү" (to see) in the past tense for all pronouns.''' 
 
'''Solutions:''' 
 
Мин күрдем (I saw) 
 
Син күрдең (You saw) 
 
Ул күрде (He/She/It saw) 
 
Без күрдек (We saw) 
 
Сез күрдегез (You plural/formal saw) 
 
Алар күрделәр (They saw) 
 
7. '''Correct the mistakes in the following sentences:''' 
 
a. Мин китап укыдың. (I read a book) 
 
b. Сез кичә кибеткә барды. (You went to the store yesterday) 
 
c. Ул фильм күрде. (He saw a film) 
 
d. Без урамда уйнадык. (We played in the street) 
 
e. Алар мәктәпкә киттем. (They left for school) 
 
'''Solutions:''' 
 
a. Мин китап укыдым. 
 
b. Сез кичә кибеткә бардыгыз. 
 
c. Ул фильм күрде. 
 
d. Без урамда уйнадык. 
 
e. Алар мәктәпкә киттеләр. 
 
8. '''Write a short paragraph about what you did last weekend using past tense verbs.''' 
 
(Encourage students to write and share their paragraphs)
 
9. '''Identify the past tense verbs in the following sentences:''' 
 
a. Мин кичә кино карадым. 
 
b. Ул мәктәпкә барды. 
 
c. Алар дусларын күрделәр. 
 
d. Без кичә китап укыдык. 
 
'''Solutions:''' 
 
a. карадым (I watched) 
 
b. барды (He/She went) 
 
c. күрделәр (They saw) 
 
d. укыдык (We read) 
 
10. '''Translate the following sentences into English:''' 
 
a. Мин ял иттем. 
 
b. Синең белән сөйләштем. 
 
c. Алар кичә кибеткә бардылар.


== Cultural Insight: Historical Significance of Past Tense ==
d. Ул китап сатып алды.
The past tense plays a significant role in the Tatar language, reflecting the rich history and cultural heritage of the Tatar people. By studying the past tense, we not only gain a deeper understanding of the language but also learn about the historical events and traditions that have shaped the Tatar identity.


Tatarstan, an autonomous republic within the Russian Federation, has a diverse cultural landscape influenced by various ethnic groups and historical periods. The Tatar language, with its unique grammar and vocabulary, carries the legacy of the Tatar people and their ancestors.
e. Без паркта йөрдек.


Throughout history, the Tatar people have faced significant challenges and undergone various transformations. The past tense allows us to discuss these historical events and their impact on the Tatar society. By learning the past tense verb conjugations, you can engage in conversations about Tatar history, share personal stories, and connect with the cultural roots of the Tatar people.
'''Solutions:''' 


Interesting Fact: The Tatar language has borrowed words from different languages throughout its history, including Arabic, Persian, Russian, and Turkish. This linguistic diversity reflects the cultural exchanges and influences that have shaped the Tatar language over time.
a. I rested.


== Practice Exercises ==
b. I talked with you.
Now, let's put your knowledge of the past tense into practice with some exercises. Choose the correct form of the verb in the past tense to complete each sentence:


1. Кеше мен синнәр ______ (юлдашты).
c. They went to the store yesterday.
2. Улар берәнче рәмәлдәрдә ______ (төштө).
3. Бу китапны окаңчылар ______ (күчергән).
4. Минем рәмәлгә әйләнгәнләр ______ (күчергән).
5. Син бу китабны сатып ______ (алдың) ме?


Solutions:
d. He/She bought a book.
1. Кеше мен синнәр <b>юлдаштык</b>.
2. Улар берәнче рәмәлдәрдә <b>төштүләр</b>.
3. Бу китапны окаңчылар <b>күчергәнләр</b>.
4. Минем рәмәлгә әйләнгәнләр <b>күчергәнем</b>.
5. Син бу китабны сатып <b>алдың</b> ме?


== Conclusion ==
e. We walked in the park.
Congratulations on completing the lesson on the Tatar past tense! You have learned the conjugation of regular and irregular verbs in the past tense and practiced using them in sentences to talk about past actions and events. The past tense is a crucial aspect of the Tatar language and allows you to express yourself more effectively in various contexts.


Continue practicing the past tense by engaging in conversations, reading Tatar texts, and listening to native speakers. The more you expose yourself to the language, the more natural and confident you will become in using the past tense.
As you engage with these exercises, remember that practice is key! The more you use the past tense, the more natural it will become.  


In the next lesson, we will explore another essential aspect of Tatar grammar: the present tense. Stay motivated and keep up the good work!  
In this lesson, we covered the essential aspects of the past tense in Tatar. Remember, the ability to express what you have done or experienced is a powerful tool in any language. Keep practicing, and soon you'll find yourself narrating stories and sharing your adventures with ease!


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Tatar → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Past Tense

In this lesson, we will explore the past tense in Tatar, a fundamental aspect of the language that allows you to express actions and events that have already occurred. Understanding how to use the past tense is crucial for effective communication, as it helps narrate experiences, recount stories, and share memories.

We will cover both regular and irregular verbs, illustrating how they are conjugated in the past tense. By the end of this lesson, you'll not only know how to form past tense verbs but also how to use them in sentences to convey your thoughts and experiences.

The structure of this lesson will include:

  • An explanation of the past tense in Tatar
  • Conjugation rules for regular and irregular verbs
  • A range of examples to illustrate each point
  • Practice exercises to solidify your understanding

Understanding the Past Tense in Tatar[edit | edit source]

The past tense in Tatar is used to describe actions that happened in the past. This can include anything from daily activities to significant events in your life.

In Tatar, the past tense is generally formed by modifying the verb stem. Regular verbs follow predictable patterns, while irregular verbs may not, requiring memorization.

Regular Verbs Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Tatar typically follow a systematic approach. Here’s a simple breakdown of how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense:

1. For present tense verbs ending in -у (-u) or -ю (-yu), you usually replace these endings with -ды (-dy) or -де (-de) for the past tense.

2. The ending also changes based on the subject pronoun.

Here’s a table to illustrate this:

Tatar Pronunciation English
бардым bardym I went
бардың bardyng You (singular) went
барды bardy He/She/It went
бардык bardyk We went
бардыгыз bardygyz You (plural/formal) went
бардылар bardylar They went

Let’s take a closer look at some examples of regular verbs conjugated in the past tense:

Tatar Pronunciation English
укыдым ukydym I read
укыдың ukydyng You (singular) read
укыды ukydy He/She/It read
укыдык ukydyk We read
укыдыгыз ukydygyz You (plural/formal) read
укыдылар ukydylar They read

Irregular Verbs Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs do not follow the standard rules of conjugation. Here, learning them can be a bit tricky, but with practice, it will become easier.

For example, the verb "китү" (to leave) changes differently than regular verbs:

Tatar Pronunciation English
киттем kittem I left
киттең kitting You (singular) left
китте kitte He/She/It left
киттек kittik We left
киттегез kitted You (plural/formal) left
киттеләр kittelar They left

Some other irregular verbs to note include:

Tatar Pronunciation English
күрдем kürdem I saw
күрдең kürdeñ You (singular) saw
күрде kürde He/She/It saw
күрдек kürdek We saw
күрдегез kürdegez You (plural/formal) saw
күрделәр kürdelär They saw

Using Past Tense in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Now that you know how to conjugate verbs in the past tense, let's look at how to use them in sentences. Here are some examples:

1. Мин мәктәпкә бардым.

Min mäktäpka bardym.

I went to school.

2. Син китап укыдың.

Sin kitap ukydyng.

You read a book.

3. Аның белән кино күрдек.

Anıñ belän kino kürdek.

We watched a movie with him/her.

4. Ул урамда йөрде.

Ul uramda yörde.

He/She walked in the street.

5. Без ресторанда ашадık.

Bez restoran'da aşadık.

We ate at the restaurant.

6. Сез кичә җыелышта булдыңыз.

Sez kiçä cıyılışta buldyngız.

You (plural/formal) were at the meeting yesterday.

7. Мин узган атнада ял иттем.

Min uzğan atnada yal ittem.

I rested last week.

8. Алар балалар белән уйнадылар.

Alar balalar belän uynadılar.

They played with the children.

9. Синең дустың китап сатып алды.

Sineñ dustıñ kitap satıp aldı.

Your friend bought a book.

10. Ул кечкенә вакытта бик күп сәяхәт итте.

Ul keçkenä waqıtta bik küp säyäxät itte.

He/She traveled a lot when he/she was little.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it’s time to practice what you’ve learned! Below are exercises designed to reinforce your understanding of the past tense in Tatar.

1. Conjugate the following verbs in the past tense:

a. йөрү (to walk)

b. ярату (to love)

c. эшләү (to work)

d. сөйләү (to speak)

e. пешерү (to cook)

Solutions:

a. йордым (I walked), йордың (You walked), йорды (He/She/It walked), йордык (We walked), йордыгыз (You plural/formal walked), йордылар (They walked)

b. яраттым (I loved), яраттың (You loved), яратты (He/She/It loved), яраттык (We loved), яраттыгыз (You plural/formal loved), яраттылар (They loved)

c. эшләдем (I worked), эшләдең (You worked), эшләде (He/She/It worked), эшләдек (We worked), эшләдегез (You plural/formal worked), эшләделәр (They worked)

d. сөйләдем (I spoke), сөйләдең (You spoke), сөйләде (He/She/It spoke), сөйләдек (We spoke), сөйләдегез (You plural/formal spoke), сөйләделәр (They spoke)

e. пешердем (I cooked), пешердең (You cooked), пешерде (He/She/It cooked), пешердек (We cooked), пешердегез (You plural/formal cooked), пешерделәр (They cooked)

2. Translate the following sentences into Tatar:

a. I saw a movie.

b. We went to the restaurant.

c. She read a book.

d. They played outside.

e. He worked yesterday.

Solutions:

a. Мин кино күрдем.

b. Без ресторанга бардык.

c. Ул китап укыды.

d. Алар урамда уйнадылар.

e. Ул кичә эшләде.

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in past tense:

a. Мин (укырга) __________.

b. Син (китәргә) __________.

c. Алар (йокларга) __________.

d. Без (эшләргә) __________.

e. Ул (белергә) __________.

Solutions:

a. укыдым

b. киттең

c. йокладылар

d. эшләдек

e. белде

4. Match the Tatar sentences with their English translations:

1. Мин кичә базарга бардым.

2. Ул китап укыды.

3. Син дустың белән булдың.

4. Алар кичә концертта булдылар.

5. Без фильм карадык.

Solutions:

1 - a. I went to the market yesterday.

2 - b. He/She read a book.

3 - c. You were with your friend.

4 - d. They were at the concert yesterday.

5 - e. We watched a movie.

5. Create sentences using the following prompts:

a. I (to go) to the park yesterday.

b. We (to eat) dinner last night.

c. She (to play) with her friends.

d. They (to travel) to Kazan.

e. You (to study) for the exam.

Solutions:

a. Мин кичә паркка бардым.

b. Без кичә кичке аш ашадık.

c. Ул дуслары белән уйнады.

d. Алар Казанга сәяхәт иттеләр.

e. Син имтиханга укыдың.

6. Conjugate the verb "күрү" (to see) in the past tense for all pronouns.

Solutions:

Мин күрдем (I saw)

Син күрдең (You saw)

Ул күрде (He/She/It saw)

Без күрдек (We saw)

Сез күрдегез (You plural/formal saw)

Алар күрделәр (They saw)

7. Correct the mistakes in the following sentences:

a. Мин китап укыдың. (I read a book)

b. Сез кичә кибеткә барды. (You went to the store yesterday)

c. Ул фильм күрде. (He saw a film)

d. Без урамда уйнадык. (We played in the street)

e. Алар мәктәпкә киттем. (They left for school)

Solutions:

a. Мин китап укыдым.

b. Сез кичә кибеткә бардыгыз.

c. Ул фильм күрде.

d. Без урамда уйнадык.

e. Алар мәктәпкә киттеләр.

8. Write a short paragraph about what you did last weekend using past tense verbs.

(Encourage students to write and share their paragraphs)

9. Identify the past tense verbs in the following sentences:

a. Мин кичә кино карадым.

b. Ул мәктәпкә барды.

c. Алар дусларын күрделәр.

d. Без кичә китап укыдык.

Solutions:

a. карадым (I watched)

b. барды (He/She went)

c. күрделәр (They saw)

d. укыдык (We read)

10. Translate the following sentences into English:

a. Мин ял иттем.

b. Синең белән сөйләштем.

c. Алар кичә кибеткә бардылар.

d. Ул китап сатып алды.

e. Без паркта йөрдек.

Solutions:

a. I rested.

b. I talked with you.

c. They went to the store yesterday.

d. He/She bought a book.

e. We walked in the park.

As you engage with these exercises, remember that practice is key! The more you use the past tense, the more natural it will become.

In this lesson, we covered the essential aspects of the past tense in Tatar. Remember, the ability to express what you have done or experienced is a powerful tool in any language. Keep practicing, and soon you'll find yourself narrating stories and sharing your adventures with ease!

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


Greetings and Introductions


Sentence Structure


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Dining


Adjectives and Adverbs


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Hobbies and Leisure


Tatar Customs and Traditions


Shopping and Services


Negation and Commands


Tatar History and Society

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