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Welcome to our lesson on '''irregular verbs''' in Galician! Understanding irregular verbs is crucial for anyone embarking on the journey of learning Galician, as they are frequently used in everyday conversation. Unlike regular verbs, which follow predictable patterns, irregular verbs can be a bit tricky because they don’t conform to standard conjugation rules. However, once you grasp the patterns, you will find that these verbs are quite manageable.
In this lesson, we will cover:
* The importance of irregular verbs in Galician.
* A detailed breakdown of common irregular verbs in the present tense.
* Practical exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned.


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By the end of this lesson, you should feel more comfortable using these verbs in your conversations. So, let’s dive in!


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<h1>Introduction</h1>
=== The Importance of Irregular Verbs ===
 
Irregular verbs are an essential part of the Galician language. They are used frequently in conversations, literature, and everyday interactions. While regular verbs follow a set pattern, irregular verbs require memorization and practice. Here are a few reasons why they are important:


<p>In this lesson, you will learn how to conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense in Galician. Verbs are essential for forming sentences and communicating in any language. Irregular verbs, in particular, do not follow the typical conjugation patterns, making them essential to master to become proficient in Galician.</p>
* '''Frequency of Use''': Many of the most commonly used verbs in Galician are irregular.


<p>We will focus on common irregular verbs that are frequently used in everyday conversations. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to communicate simple ideas and concepts using irregular verbs in Galician.</p>
* '''Expressive Nuance''': Understanding these verbs allows you to express a wider range of ideas and emotions.


<h2>Overview</h2>
* '''Cultural Context''': Many idiomatic expressions in Galician involve irregular verbs, which means knowing them can enhance your understanding of the language and culture.


<p>Before we dive into irregular verbs, let's review some basic concepts of verb conjugation. In Galician, verbs are conjugated according to person (1st, 2nd, and 3rd), number (singular and plural), and tense (present, past, and future).</p>
=== Common Irregular Verbs in Present Tense ===


<p>For example, let's take a look at the present tense of the regular verb "falar" (to speak):</p>
Let’s look at some common irregular verbs in the present tense. We will focus on their conjugation and meanings. Here are 20 examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
 
! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| ser || sɛɾ || to be (essential quality)
 
|-
|-
| 1st Person || falo || falamos
 
| estar || esˈtaɾ || to be (state or condition)
 
|-
|-
| 2nd Person || falas || falades
 
| ir || iɾ || to go
 
|-
|-
| 3rd Person || fala || falan
|}


<p>Here, we can see that the verb "falar" has been conjugated according to person and number in the present tense. It's essential to learn this conjugation pattern for regular verbs before moving on to irregular verbs.</p>
| ter || teɾ || to have
 
|-


<h2>Common Irregular Verbs</h2>
| vir || biɾ || to come


<p>Irregular verbs in Galician are verbs that do not follow the standard conjugation patterns of regular verbs. These verbs have unique conjugation patterns that must be memorized. Here are some commonly used irregular verbs:</p>
|-


<ul>
| poder || poˈðeɾ || to be able to
<li>ser (to be)</li>
<li>ir (to go)</li>
<li>estar (to be)</li>
<li>tener (to have)</li>
<li>facelo (to do)</li>
<li>vir (to come)</li>
</ul>


<h3>Ser (To Be)</h3>
|-


<p>The verb "ser" is essential in any language, as it is used to describe people, places, and things. In Galician, the verb "ser" is irregular in all tenses. Here is how to conjugate the verb "ser" in the present tense:</p>
| saber || saˈβeɾ || to know (facts)


{| class="wikitable"
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
|-
|-
| 1st Person || son || somos
 
| coñecer || koɲeˈθeɾ || to know (people)
 
|-
|-
| 2nd Person || es || sodes
 
| decir || deˈθiɾ || to say
 
|-
|-
| 3rd Person || é || son
|}


<p>Notice that the verb "ser" has a unique conjugation pattern that must be memorized. The present tense of "ser" is used to describe permanent characteristics or states, such as nationality, profession, and physical characteristics.</p>
| facer || faˈθeɾ || to do, to make


<p>For example:</p>
|-


<ul>
| ver || beɾ || to see
<li>Son galego/a. (I am Galician.)</li>
<li>És médico/a. (You are a doctor.)</li>
<li>É alta. (She is tall.)</li>
<li>Somos católicos. (We are Catholics.)</li>
<li>Sodes inteligentes. (You all are intelligent.)</li>
<li>Son artistas. (They are artists.)</li>
</ul>


<h3>Ir (To Go)</h3>
|-


<p>The verb "ir" is another essential verb in Galician, used to talk about travel and movement. The verb "ir" is irregular in the present tense. Here is how to conjugate the verb "ir" in the present tense:</p>
| dar || daɾ || to give
 
|-
 
| querer || keˈɾeɾ || to want


{| class="wikitable"
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
|-
|-
| 1st Person || vou || vamos
 
| vir || biɾ || to come
 
|-
|-
| 2nd Person || vas || ides
 
| contar || konˈtaɾ || to count, to tell
 
|-
|-
| 3rd Person || vai || van
|}


<p>Notice that the verb "ir" has a unique conjugation pattern that must be memorized. The present tense of "ir" is used to describe ongoing actions, such as going to a place or event.</p>
| parecer || paɾeˈθeɾ || to seem


<p>For example:</p>
|-


<ul>
| seguir || seˈɣiɾ || to follow
<li>Vou ao cinema. (I am going to the cinema.)</li>
<li>Vas ao supermercado. (You are going to the supermarket.)</li>
<li>Vai ao concerto. (He is going to the concert.)</li>
<li>Vamos á praia. (We are going to the beach.)</li>
<li>Ides ao parque. (You all are going to the park.)</li>
<li>Van ao restaurante. (They are going to the restaurant.)</li>
</ul>


<h3>Estar (To Be)</h3>
|-


<p>The verb "estar" is used to talk about temporary states or conditions, such as emotions, location, and health. The verb "estar" is irregular in some tenses, including the present tense. Here is how to conjugate the verb "estar" in the present tense:</p>
| sentir || senˈtiɾ || to feel


{| class="wikitable"
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
|-
|-
| 1st Person || estou || estamos
 
| servir || seɾˈbiɾ || to serve
 
|-
|-
| 2nd Person || estás || estades
 
| repetir || reˈpe̞tiɾ || to repeat
 
|-
|-
| 3rd Person || está || están
 
| mentir || menˈtiɾ || to lie
 
|}
|}


<p>Notice that the verb "estar" has a unique conjugation pattern that must be memorized. The present tense of "estar" is used to describe temporary states or conditions.</p>
== Conjugation Patterns


<p>For example:</p>
Let’s break down the conjugation of these verbs in the present tense. We'll focus on the first-person singular (I), second-person singular (you), and third-person singular (he/she/it).


<ul>
1. '''Ser''' (to be)
<li>Estou cansado/a. (I am tired.)</li>
<li>Estás contento/a. (You are happy.)</li>
<li>Está en casa. (He/She is at home.)</li>
<li>Estamos nerviosos/as. (We are nervous.)</li>
<li>Estades tranquilos/as. (You all are calm.)</li>
<li>Están en la plaza. (They are in the square.)</li>
</ul>


<h3>Tener (To Have)</h3>
* Eu son (I am)


<p>The verb "tener" is used to talk about possession or relationships. The verb "tener" is irregular in the present tense. Here is how to conjugate the verb "tener" in the present tense:</p>
* Ti es (You are)


{| class="wikitable"
* El/Ela é (He/She is)
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
 
|-
2. '''Estar''' (to be)
| 1st Person || teño || temos
 
|-
* Eu estou (I am)
| 2nd Person || tes || tedes
 
|-
* Ti estás (You are)
| 3rd Person || ten || teñen
 
|}
* El/Ela está (He/She is)
 
3. '''Ir''' (to go)
 
* Eu vou (I go)
 
* Ti vas (You go)
 
* El/Ela vai (He/She goes)
 
4. '''Ter''' (to have)
 
* Eu teño (I have)
 
* Ti tes (You have)
 
* El/Ela ten (He/She has)
 
5. '''Vir''' (to come)
 
* Eu vén (I come)
 
* Ti vés (You come)
 
* El/Ela vén (He/She comes)
 
6. '''Poder''' (to be able to)
 
* Eu podo (I can)
 
* Ti podes (You can)
 
* El/Ela pode (He/She can)
 
7. '''Saber''' (to know)
 
* Eu sei (I know)
 
* Ti sabes (You know)
 
* El/Ela sabe (He/She knows)
 
8. '''Coñecer''' (to know)
 
* Eu coñezo (I know)
 
* Ti coñeces (You know)
 
* El/Ela coñece (He/She knows)
 
9. '''Decir''' (to say)
 
* Eu digo (I say)
 
* Ti dis (You say)
 
* El/Ela di (He/She says)
 
10. '''Facer''' (to do/make)
 
* Eu fago (I do)
 
* Ti faces (You do)
 
* El/Ela fai (He/She does)
 
11. '''Ver''' (to see)
 
* Eu vexo (I see)
 
* Ti ves (You see)
 
* El/Ela ve (He/She sees)
 
12. '''Dar''' (to give)
 
* Eu dou (I give)
 
* Ti das (You give)
 
* El/Ela dá (He/She gives)
 
13. '''Querer''' (to want)
 
* Eu quero (I want)
 
* Ti queres (You want)
 
* El/Ela quere (He/She wants)
 
14. '''Contar''' (to count/tell)
 
* Eu conto (I count)
 
* Ti contas (You count)
 
* El/Ela conta (He/She counts)
 
15. '''Parecer''' (to seem)
 
* Eu parezo (I seem)
 
* Ti pareces (You seem)
 
* El/Ela parece (He/She seems)
 
16. '''Seguir''' (to follow)
 
* Eu sigo (I follow)
 
* Ti segues (You follow)
 
* El/Ela segue (He/She follows)
 
17. '''Sentir''' (to feel)
 
* Eu sinto (I feel)
 
* Ti sentes (You feel)
 
* El/Ela sente (He/She feels)
 
18. '''Servir''' (to serve)
 
* Eu sirvo (I serve)
 
* Ti sirves (You serve)
 
* El/Ela serve (He/She serves)
 
19. '''Repetir''' (to repeat)
 
* Eu repito (I repeat)
 
* Ti repites (You repeat)
 
* El/Ela repite (He/She repeats)
 
20. '''Mentir''' (to lie)
 
* Eu minto (I lie)
 
* Ti mintes (You lie)
 
* El/Ela mente (He/She lies)
 
=== Exercises and Practice Scenarios ===
 
Now that we've covered the conjugation of some common irregular verbs, let's put that knowledge to the test with some exercises.
 
''Exercise 1'': Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense for the three persons (I, you, he/she).
 
1. '''Poder''' (to be able to)
 
2. '''Ver''' (to see)
 
3. '''Ter''' (to have)
 
''Solution'':
 
1.
 
* Eu podo
 
* Ti podes
 
* El/Ela pode
 
2.
 
* Eu vexo
 
* Ti ves
 
* El/Ela ve
 
3.
 
* Eu teño
 
* Ti tes
 
* El/Ela ten
 
''Exercise 2'': Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb "ser" (to be).
 
1. Eu ____ (to be) estudante.
 
2. Ti ____ (to be) profesor.
 
3. El ____ (to be) médico.
 
''Solution'':
 
1. Eu son estudante.
 
2. Ti es profesor.
 
3. El é médico.
 
''Exercise 3'': Match the Galician verb with its English translation.
 
| Galician | English |
 
|----------|---------|
 
| Querer  | to see  |
 
| Ir      | to want |
 
| Saber    | to know |
 
''Solution'':
 
* Querer → to want
 
* Ir → to go
 
* Saber → to know
 
''Exercise 4'': Translate the following sentences into Galician using irregular verbs.
 
1. I want to eat.
 
2. She is a teacher.
 
3. We can help you.
 
''Solution'':
 
1. Eu quero comer.
 
2. Ela é profesora.
 
3. Nós podemos axudarche.
 
''Exercise 5'': Choose the correct form of the verb "dar" (to give) for the following sentences.
 
1. Eu ____ (dar) un libro.
 
2. Ti ____ (dar) unha flor.
 
3. El ____ (dar) consellos.
 
''Solution'':
 
1. Eu dou un libro.
 
2. Ti das unha flor.
 
3. El dá consellos.
 
''Exercise 6'': Write a short paragraph using at least five different irregular verbs in the present tense.
 
''Solution'': Students can write something like:
 
"Eu vou ao mercado. Ti fas a compra. El ve a xente. Nós temos moita comida. Eles queren ir á praia."
 
''Exercise 7'': Conjugate the verb "facer" (to do) for all three persons.
 
''Solution'':
 
* Eu fago
 
* Ti faces
 
* El/Ela fai
 
''Exercise 8'': Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences:
 
1. Eu é estudante.
 
2. Ti vén a casa.
 
3. Nós temos un gato.
 
''Solution'':
 
1. Eu son estudante. (Correct)
 
2. Ti vés a casa. (Correct)


<p>Notice that the verb "tener" has a unique conjugation pattern that must be memorized. The present tense of "tener" is used to talk about possession or relationships.</p>
3. Nós temos un gato. (Correct)


<p>For example:</p>
''Exercise 9'': Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of "saber" (to know).


<ul>
1. Eu ____ (to know) a resposta.
<li>Teño un coche. (I have a car.)</li>
<li>Tes moitos amigos. (You have many friends.)</li>
<li>Ten un gato. (He/She has a cat.)</li>
<li>Temos moitas responsabilidades. (We have many responsibilities.)</li>
<li>Tedes unha casa grande. (You all have a big house.)</li>
<li>Teñen moitas cousas en común. (They have many things in common.)</li>
</ul>


<h3>Facelo (To Do)</h3>
2. Ti ____ (to know) onde está.


<p>The verb "facelo" is used to talk about actions and tasks. The verb "facelo" is irregular in the present tense. Here is how to conjugate the verb "facelo" in the present tense:</p>
3. Ela ____ (to know) a verdade.


{| class="wikitable"
''Solution'':
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
|-
| 1st Person || fágoo || facémolo
|-
| 2nd Person || fas || facedes
|-
| 3rd Person || fai || fan
|}


<p>Notice that the verb "facelo" has a unique conjugation pattern that must be memorized. The present tense of "facelo" is used to talk about actions and tasks.</p>
1. Eu sei a resposta.


<p>For example:</p>
2. Ti sabes onde está.


<ul>
3. Ela sabe a verdade.
<li>Fágoo agora. (I am doing it now.)</li>
<li>Fas os deberes pola noite. (You do your homework at night.)</li>
<li>Fai moito deporte. (He/She does a lot of sports.)</li>
<li>Facémolo xuntos. (We do it together.)</li>
<li>Facedes unha boa presentación. (You all gave a good presentation.)</li>
<li>Fan moitas cousas ó mesmo tempo. (They do many things at the same time.)</li>
</ul>


<h3>Vir (To Come)</h3>
''Exercise 10'': Create three sentences in Galician using the verb "estar" (to be) to describe your feelings or conditions.


<p>The verb "vir" is used to talk about movement and arrival. The verb "vir" is irregular in the present tense. Here is how to conjugate the verb "vir" in the present tense:</p>
''Solution'':  


{| class="wikitable"
Students can create sentences such as:
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
|-
| 1st Person || vino || viñemos
|-
| 2nd Person || vés || vedes
|-
| 3rd Person || ven || veñen
|}


<p>Notice that the verb "vir" has a unique conjugation pattern that must be memorized. The present tense of "vir" is used to talk about movement and arrival.</p>
1. Eu estou feliz.


<p>For example:</p>
2. Ti estás cansado.


<ul>
3. El está triste.
<li>Vino a miña casa onte. (He/She came to my house yesterday.)</li>
<li>Vés conmigo ó cine. (You come with me to the cinema.)</li>
<li>Ven con nós á praia. (He/She comes with us to the beach.)</li>
<li>Viñemos en coche. (We came by car.)</li>
<li>Vedes moitas veces o programa. (You all watch the program many times.)</li>
<li>Veñen sempre tarde. (They always come late.)</li>
</ul>


<h2>Practice Exercises</h2>
With these exercises, you should have a solid understanding of how to use and conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense in Galician. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep revisiting these verbs as you continue your learning journey.


<p>Now that we have gone over these commonly used irregular verbs in Galician, let's practice using them in sentences. Here are some exercises to help you practice:</p>
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<li>Completa as frases con "ser", "estar" ou "ter":</li>


<ul>
|keywords=Galician, irregular verbs, grammar, language learning
<li>- Onde _____ as chaves? (Where are the keys?)</li>
<li>- _____ xordo. Non oín nada. (I am deaf. I can't hear anything.)</li>
<li>- _____ médico/a. (You are a doctor.)</li>
<li>- _____ os meus libros na tenda. (I have my books in the store.)</li>
<li>- _____ galego/a. (I am Galician.)</li>
</ul>


<li>Completa as frases con "ir", "vir" ou "facelo":</li>
|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to conjugate common irregular verbs in the present tense in Galician, including practical exercises to strengthen your understanding.


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<li>- _____ ó cinema esta tarde. (We are going to the cinema this afternoon.)</li>
<li>- _____ temente ó concerto? (Are you coming to the concert?)</li>
<li>- _____ un bolo este sábado. (They are going to a party this Saturday.)</li>
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Welcome to our lesson on irregular verbs in Galician! Understanding irregular verbs is crucial for anyone embarking on the journey of learning Galician, as they are frequently used in everyday conversation. Unlike regular verbs, which follow predictable patterns, irregular verbs can be a bit tricky because they don’t conform to standard conjugation rules. However, once you grasp the patterns, you will find that these verbs are quite manageable.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The importance of irregular verbs in Galician.
  • A detailed breakdown of common irregular verbs in the present tense.
  • Practical exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned.

By the end of this lesson, you should feel more comfortable using these verbs in your conversations. So, let’s dive in!

The Importance of Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs are an essential part of the Galician language. They are used frequently in conversations, literature, and everyday interactions. While regular verbs follow a set pattern, irregular verbs require memorization and practice. Here are a few reasons why they are important:

  • Frequency of Use: Many of the most commonly used verbs in Galician are irregular.
  • Expressive Nuance: Understanding these verbs allows you to express a wider range of ideas and emotions.
  • Cultural Context: Many idiomatic expressions in Galician involve irregular verbs, which means knowing them can enhance your understanding of the language and culture.

Common Irregular Verbs in Present Tense[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at some common irregular verbs in the present tense. We will focus on their conjugation and meanings. Here are 20 examples:

Galician Pronunciation English
ser sɛɾ to be (essential quality)
estar esˈtaɾ to be (state or condition)
ir iɾ to go
ter teɾ to have
vir biɾ to come
poder poˈðeɾ to be able to
saber saˈβeɾ to know (facts)
coñecer koɲeˈθeɾ to know (people)
decir deˈθiɾ to say
facer faˈθeɾ to do, to make
ver beɾ to see
dar daɾ to give
querer keˈɾeɾ to want
vir biɾ to come
contar konˈtaɾ to count, to tell
parecer paɾeˈθeɾ to seem
seguir seˈɣiɾ to follow
sentir senˈtiɾ to feel
servir seɾˈbiɾ to serve
repetir reˈpe̞tiɾ to repeat
mentir menˈtiɾ to lie

== Conjugation Patterns

Let’s break down the conjugation of these verbs in the present tense. We'll focus on the first-person singular (I), second-person singular (you), and third-person singular (he/she/it).

1. Ser (to be)

  • Eu son (I am)
  • Ti es (You are)
  • El/Ela é (He/She is)

2. Estar (to be)

  • Eu estou (I am)
  • Ti estás (You are)
  • El/Ela está (He/She is)

3. Ir (to go)

  • Eu vou (I go)
  • Ti vas (You go)
  • El/Ela vai (He/She goes)

4. Ter (to have)

  • Eu teño (I have)
  • Ti tes (You have)
  • El/Ela ten (He/She has)

5. Vir (to come)

  • Eu vén (I come)
  • Ti vés (You come)
  • El/Ela vén (He/She comes)

6. Poder (to be able to)

  • Eu podo (I can)
  • Ti podes (You can)
  • El/Ela pode (He/She can)

7. Saber (to know)

  • Eu sei (I know)
  • Ti sabes (You know)
  • El/Ela sabe (He/She knows)

8. Coñecer (to know)

  • Eu coñezo (I know)
  • Ti coñeces (You know)
  • El/Ela coñece (He/She knows)

9. Decir (to say)

  • Eu digo (I say)
  • Ti dis (You say)
  • El/Ela di (He/She says)

10. Facer (to do/make)

  • Eu fago (I do)
  • Ti faces (You do)
  • El/Ela fai (He/She does)

11. Ver (to see)

  • Eu vexo (I see)
  • Ti ves (You see)
  • El/Ela ve (He/She sees)

12. Dar (to give)

  • Eu dou (I give)
  • Ti das (You give)
  • El/Ela dá (He/She gives)

13. Querer (to want)

  • Eu quero (I want)
  • Ti queres (You want)
  • El/Ela quere (He/She wants)

14. Contar (to count/tell)

  • Eu conto (I count)
  • Ti contas (You count)
  • El/Ela conta (He/She counts)

15. Parecer (to seem)

  • Eu parezo (I seem)
  • Ti pareces (You seem)
  • El/Ela parece (He/She seems)

16. Seguir (to follow)

  • Eu sigo (I follow)
  • Ti segues (You follow)
  • El/Ela segue (He/She follows)

17. Sentir (to feel)

  • Eu sinto (I feel)
  • Ti sentes (You feel)
  • El/Ela sente (He/She feels)

18. Servir (to serve)

  • Eu sirvo (I serve)
  • Ti sirves (You serve)
  • El/Ela serve (He/She serves)

19. Repetir (to repeat)

  • Eu repito (I repeat)
  • Ti repites (You repeat)
  • El/Ela repite (He/She repeats)

20. Mentir (to lie)

  • Eu minto (I lie)
  • Ti mintes (You lie)
  • El/Ela mente (He/She lies)

Exercises and Practice Scenarios[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the conjugation of some common irregular verbs, let's put that knowledge to the test with some exercises.

Exercise 1: Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense for the three persons (I, you, he/she).

1. Poder (to be able to)

2. Ver (to see)

3. Ter (to have)

Solution:

1.

  • Eu podo
  • Ti podes
  • El/Ela pode

2.

  • Eu vexo
  • Ti ves
  • El/Ela ve

3.

  • Eu teño
  • Ti tes
  • El/Ela ten

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb "ser" (to be).

1. Eu ____ (to be) estudante.

2. Ti ____ (to be) profesor.

3. El ____ (to be) médico.

Solution:

1. Eu son estudante.

2. Ti es profesor.

3. El é médico.

Exercise 3: Match the Galician verb with its English translation.

| Galician | English |

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

| Querer | to see |

| Ir | to want |

| Saber | to know |

Solution:

  • Querer → to want
  • Ir → to go
  • Saber → to know

Exercise 4: Translate the following sentences into Galician using irregular verbs.

1. I want to eat.

2. She is a teacher.

3. We can help you.

Solution:

1. Eu quero comer.

2. Ela é profesora.

3. Nós podemos axudarche.

Exercise 5: Choose the correct form of the verb "dar" (to give) for the following sentences.

1. Eu ____ (dar) un libro.

2. Ti ____ (dar) unha flor.

3. El ____ (dar) consellos.

Solution:

1. Eu dou un libro.

2. Ti das unha flor.

3. El dá consellos.

Exercise 6: Write a short paragraph using at least five different irregular verbs in the present tense.

Solution: Students can write something like:

"Eu vou ao mercado. Ti fas a compra. El ve a xente. Nós temos moita comida. Eles queren ir á praia."

Exercise 7: Conjugate the verb "facer" (to do) for all three persons.

Solution:

  • Eu fago
  • Ti faces
  • El/Ela fai

Exercise 8: Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences:

1. Eu é estudante.

2. Ti vén a casa.

3. Nós temos un gato.

Solution:

1. Eu son estudante. (Correct)

2. Ti vés a casa. (Correct)

3. Nós temos un gato. (Correct)

Exercise 9: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate form of "saber" (to know).

1. Eu ____ (to know) a resposta.

2. Ti ____ (to know) onde está.

3. Ela ____ (to know) a verdade.

Solution:

1. Eu sei a resposta.

2. Ti sabes onde está.

3. Ela sabe a verdade.

Exercise 10: Create three sentences in Galician using the verb "estar" (to be) to describe your feelings or conditions.

Solution:

Students can create sentences such as:

1. Eu estou feliz.

2. Ti estás cansado.

3. El está triste.

With these exercises, you should have a solid understanding of how to use and conjugate irregular verbs in the present tense in Galician. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep revisiting these verbs as you continue your learning journey.

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


Introduction to Galician


Basic Vocabulary


Nouns and Articles


Family and Relationships


Pronouns


Food and Drinks


Adjectives


Clothing and Accessories


Verbs


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions


Weather and Seasons


Galician Culture

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