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In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of the present tense in Assamese. Understanding the present tense is crucial as it forms the foundation for constructing meaningful sentences in everyday conversations. Whether you're talking about what you do daily, expressing your thoughts, or describing your surroundings, mastering the present tense will significantly enhance your communication skills in Assamese.

The present tense in Assamese allows you to convey actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. This lesson will guide you through the intricacies of forming and using the present tense, focusing on both regular and irregular verbs. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident expressing yourself in Assamese!

Here’s what we will cover:

Conjugation Rules for Regular Verbs

Conjugation Rules for Irregular Verbs

20 Example Sentences Illustrating the Present Tense

Exercises to Practice Your Skills

Conjugation Rules for Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Assamese follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in the present tense. The base form of the verb typically ends in -া (ā) or -ই (i). To form the present tense, you will generally add specific suffixes depending on the subject pronoun. Here’s a simple breakdown:

1. For I (মই - moi), the suffix is -ো (o).

2. For You (তুমি - tumi), the suffix is -ছ (chā).

3. For He/She/It (সেই - sei), the suffix is -ে (e).

4. For We (আমরা - amra), the suffix is -ব (bā).

5. For You (plural) (তোমালোকে - tumālokē), the suffix is -ছা (chā).

6. For They (সিহঁত - sihānt), the suffix is -ন (na).

Let’s see this in action with a few regular verbs:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
খোৱা (to eat)	khuwa	eat
মই খাওঁ (I eat)	moi khāo	I eat
তুমি খোৱা (You eat)	tumi khuwa	You eat
সেই খোৱা (He/She/It eats)	sei khuwa	He/She/It eats
আমিও খাওঁ (We eat)	amio khāo	We eat
তোমালোকে খোৱা (You all eat)	tumālokē khuwa	You all eat
সিহঁত খোৱা (They eat)	sihānt khuwa	They eat

Conjugation Rules for Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs, as the name suggests, do not follow the typical conjugation patterns. These verbs need to be memorized as they can change significantly based on the subject pronoun. One common irregular verb you'll encounter is হোৱা (to be). Here’s how it conjugates:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
হোৱা (to be)	huā	be
মই হওঁ (I am)	moi huā	I am
তুমি হৈছে (You are)	tumi hoise	You are
সেই হৈছে (He/She/It is)	sei hoise	He/She/It is
আমিও হওঁ (We are)	amio huā	We are
তোমালোকে হৈছে (You all are)	tumālokē hoise	You all are
সিহঁত হৈছে (They are)	sihānt hoise	They are

20 Example Sentences Illustrating the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

To help you better understand the use of the present tense, here are 20 example sentences:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
মই বিদ্যাললৈ যাওঁ।	moi bidyālaloi jāo	I go to school.
তুমি বই পঢ়া।	tumi boi porhā	You read a book.
সেই গীত গায়।	sei gīt gāy	He/She sings a song.
আমিও ফুটবল খেলোঁ।	amio phutbol khelo	We play football.
তোমালোকে কফি খায়।	tumālokē kofi khāy	You all drink coffee.
সিহঁত ৰাস্তা পাৰ হয়।	sihānt rāstā pār hoī	They cross the road.
মই চাৰা চাম।	moi chārā chām	I eat rice.
তুমি টেলিভিছন চাও।	tumi ṭelibhijhan chāo	You watch television.
সেই ফুল বাগিছাত আছে।	sei phul bāgichāt āche	That flower is in the garden.
আমিও পিকনিকত যাম।	amio piknikat jām	We go to the picnic.
তুমি দৌৰ লাগে।	tumi daur lāge	You run fast.
সেই পেথল বাচ্চা।	sei pethal bāchā	He/She is a clever child.
মই গান গাইছোঁ।	moi gān gāichō	I sing a song.
তুমি জল খাইছা।	tumi jal khāichā	You drink water.
সেইবাৰ কাকত লিখিছে।	seibār kākot likhiche	He/She writes a letter.
আমিও পুৰাণ শুনো।	amio purān shuno	We listen to the news.
তোমালোকে ছবি দেখে।	tumālokē chobi dekhe	You all watch a movie.
সিহঁত খেলনা বোৰ লৈ।	sihānt khelonā bōr loi	They play with toys.
মই বাগিচা সজাওঁ।	moi bāgichā sajāo	I decorate the garden.
তুমি পাত্ৰনাৰ কৰিছা।	tumi pātranār korichā	You are doing the dishes.
সেই মিঠা মিছৰ।	sei mitha mishor	He/She is sweet.

Exercises to Practice Your Skills[edit | edit source]

Now, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises. Complete the following sentences in the present tense using the correct form of the verb provided in parentheses.

1. মই (খোৱা) __________।

2. তুমি (পঢ়া) __________।

3. সেই (গান গোৱা) __________।

4. আমিও (আসা) __________।

5. তোমালোকে (দেখা) __________।

6. সিহঁত (খেলোৱা) __________।

7. মই (হোৱা) __________।

8. তুমি (চলোৱা) __________।

9. সেই (লিখা) __________।

10. আমিও (খেলা) __________।

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1. মই খাওঁ। (I eat.) - Here, we added -ও for "I."

2. তুমি পঢ়া। (You read.) - The suffix -ছ is used for "you."

3. সেই গান গায়। (He/She sings a song.) - The suffix -ে is used for "he/she."

4. আমিও আহোঁ। (We come.) - We use -ব for "we."

5. তোমালোকে দেখে। (You all see.) - The suffix -ছা indicates "you all."

6. সিহঁত খেলায়। (They play.) - The suffix -ন is for "they."

7. মই হোৱা। (I am.) - "I" takes the form with -ও.

8. তুমি চলাও। (You drive.) - The form is -ছ for "you."

9. সেই লেখে। (He/She writes.) - The suffix -ে is used.

10. আমিও খেলো। (We play.) - The suffix -ব is added for "we."

This concludes our lesson on the present tense in Assamese. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these forms in your daily conversations to become more proficient. As you progress through this course, you'll find that the present tense is just the beginning of your journey into the Assamese language.

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Introduction to Assamese Script

Greetings and Introductions

Basic Sentence Structure

Numbers and Time

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Family and Relationships

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Food and Dining

Adjectives and Adverbs

Travel and Transportation

Assamese Festivals and Traditions

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+In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of the '''present tense''' in Assamese. Understanding the present tense is crucial as it forms the foundation for constructing meaningful sentences in everyday conversations. Whether you're talking about what you do daily, expressing your thoughts, or describing your surroundings, mastering the present tense will significantly enhance your communication skills in Assamese.
+The present tense in Assamese allows you to convey actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. This lesson will guide you through the intricacies of forming and using the present tense, focusing on both regular and irregular verbs. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident expressing yourself in Assamese!
+Here’s what we will cover:
+* '''Conjugation Rules for Regular Verbs'''
+* '''Conjugation Rules for Irregular Verbs'''
+* '''20 Example Sentences Illustrating the Present Tense'''
+* '''Exercises to Practice Your Skills'''
 __TOC__
-Learning a new language can be exciting and challenging. As beginners, it is important to start with the basics, including the present tense in Assamese. The present tense is used to describe ongoing actions or repeated actions happening in the present. In this lesson, we will learn how to form and use the present tense in Assamese, including regular and irregular verbs, conjugation rules, and examples in sentences.
+=== Conjugation Rules for Regular Verbs ===
-== Regular Verbs ==
+Regular verbs in Assamese follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in the present tense. The base form of the verb typically ends in '''-া''' (ā) or '''-ই''' (i). To form the present tense, you will generally add specific suffixes depending on the subject pronoun. Here’s a simple breakdown:
-Regular verbs are verbs that follow the same conjugation pattern in the present tense. In Assamese, the present tense of regular verbs is formed by dropping the infinitive ending "-bo" and adding the following endings depending on the subject pronouns:
+. For '''I''' (মই - moi), the suffix is '''-ো''' (o).
+. For '''You''' (তুমি - tumi), the suffix is '''-ছ''' (chā).
+. For '''He/She/It''' (সেই - sei), the suffix is '''-ে''' (e).
+. For '''We''' (আমরা - amra), the suffix is '''-ব''' (bā).
+. For '''You (plural)''' (তোমালোকে - tumālokē), the suffix is '''-ছা''' (chā).
+. For '''They''' (সিহঁত - sihānt), the suffix is '''-ন''' (na).
+Let’s see this in action with a few regular verbs:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Subject Pronouns !! Conjugation Endings
+! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| I || -u
+| খোৱা (to eat) || khuwa || eat
 |-
-| You (Singular) || -e
+| মই খাওঁ (I eat) || moi khāo || I eat
 |-
-| He/She/It || -e
+| তুমি খোৱা (You eat) || tumi khuwa || You eat
 |-
-| We || -imãn
+| সেই খোৱা (He/She/It eats) || sei khuwa || He/She/It eats
 |-
-| You (Plural) || -isi
+| আমিও খাওঁ (We eat) || amio khāo || We eat
+|-
+| তোমালোকে খোৱা (You all eat) || tumālokē khuwa || You all eat
 |-
-| They || -ãne
+| সিহঁত খোৱা (They eat) || sihānt khuwa || They eat
 |}
-Let's take the regular verb "khorisu" (to eat) as an example:
+=== Conjugation Rules for Irregular Verbs ===
+Irregular verbs, as the name suggests, do not follow the typical conjugation patterns. These verbs need to be memorized as they can change significantly based on the subject pronoun. One common irregular verb you'll encounter is '''হোৱা''' (to be). Here’s how it conjugates:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| মই খোৰিছো || moi khorisso || I eat
+| হোৱা (to be) || huā || be
 |-
-| তুমি খোৰিছো || tumi khorisso || You eat
+| মই হওঁ (I am) || moi huā || I am
 |-
-| তলৈ খোৰিছে || tôlôi khorishe || He/She/It eats
+| তুমি হৈছে (You are) || tumi hoise || You are
 |-
-| আমি খোৰিমান || ami khorimãn || We eat
+| সেই হৈছে (He/She/It is) || sei hoise || He/She/It is
+|-
+| আমিও হওঁ (We are) || amio huā || We are
 |-
-| তুমি খোৰিছিঃ || tumi khorisii || You eat (Plural)
+| তোমালোকে হৈছে (You all are) || tumālokē hoise || You all are
 |-
-| তেওঁলও খোৰিছে || teólólòi khorishe || They eat
+| সিহঁত হৈছে (They are) || sihānt hoise || They are
 |}
-As you can see from the table, the verb stem "khorisu" remains the same for all pronouns except for the first person singular "moi" where it becomes "khorisso". Also, the endings of the present tense change according to the subject pronouns.
+=== 20 Example Sentences Illustrating the Present Tense ===
-It is important to note that Assamese verbs don't distinguish gender. Thus, the third person singular pronoun "tôlôi" can refer to he, she, or it depending on the context.
+To help you better understand the use of the present tense, here are 20 example sentences:
-Here are some more examples of regular verbs with different endings:
+{| class="wikitable"
-{| class="wikitable"
 ! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| মই বিদ্যাললৈ যাওঁ। || moi bidyālaloi jāo || I go to school.
+|-
+| তুমি বই পঢ়া। || tumi boi porhā || You read a book.
 |-
-| মই পঢ়ো || moi pôrô || I read
+| সেই গীত গায়। || sei gīt gāy || He/She sings a song.
 |-
-| তুমি পঢ়া || tumi pôrã || You read
+| আমিও ফুটবল খেলোঁ। || amio phutbol khelo || We play football.
 |-
-| তলৈ পঢ়ে || tôlôi pôre || He/She/It reads
+| তোমালোকে কফি খায়। || tumālokē kofi khāy || You all drink coffee.
 |-
-| আমি খাই || ami khai || We eat
+| সিহঁত ৰাস্তা পাৰ হয়। || sihānt rāstā pār hoī || They cross the road.
 |-
-| তুমি খাওক || tumi khaok || You eat (Plural)
+| মই চাৰা চাম। || moi chārā chām || I eat rice.
 |-
-| তেওঁলও খায় || teólólòi khae || They eat
-|}
-== Irregular Verbs ==
+| তুমি টেলিভিছন চাও। || tumi ṭelibhijhan chāo || You watch television.
-Irregular verbs, as the name suggests, don't follow the same conjugation pattern as regular verbs. In Assamese, there are some common irregular verbs that have their own unique conjugation in the present tense. Here are some examples:
+|-
+| সেই ফুল বাগিছাত আছে। || sei phul bāgichāt āche || That flower is in the garden.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| থাকু || thaku || to stay
+| আমিও পিকনিকত যাম। || amio piknikat jām || We go to the picnic.
 |-
-| আছো || acho || to be (informal)
+| তুমি দৌৰ লাগে। || tumi daur lāge || You run fast.
 |-
-| আছে || achê || to be (formal)
+| সেই পেথল বাচ্চা। || sei pethal bāchā || He/She is a clever child.
 |-
-| জানো || janô || to know
+| মই গান গাইছোঁ। || moi gān gāichō || I sing a song.
 |-
-| দেখো || dêkho || to see
+| তুমি জল খাইছা। || tumi jal khāichā || You drink water.
 |-
-| শোনো || shonô || to hear
-|}
-Let's take the irregular verb "thaku" (to stay) as an example:
+| সেইবাৰ কাকত লিখিছে। || seibār kākot likhiche || He/She writes a letter.
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Assamese !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| মই থাকো || moi thako || I stay
+| আমিও পুৰাণ শুনো। || amio purān shuno || We listen to the news.
 |-
-| তুমি থাকে || tumi thakê || You stay
+| তোমালোকে ছবি দেখে। || tumālokē chobi dekhe || You all watch a movie.
 |-
-| তলৈ থাকো || tôlôi thako || He/She/It stays
+| সিহঁত খেলনা বোৰ লৈ। || sihānt khelonā bōr loi || They play with toys.
 |-
-| আমি থাকিমান || ami thakimãn || We stay
+| মই বাগিচা সজাওঁ। || moi bāgichā sajāo || I decorate the garden.
 |-
-| তুমি থাকibo || tumi thakibo || You stay (Plural)
+| তুমি পাত্ৰনাৰ কৰিছা। || tumi pātranār korichā || You are doing the dishes.
 |-
-| তেওঁলও থাকে || teólólòi thakê || They stay
+| সেই মিঠা মিছৰ। || sei mitha mishor || He/She is sweet.
 |}
-As you can see, the verb "thaku" doesn't follow the same conjugation pattern as regular verbs. However, it's important to note that irregular verbs can have their own specific rules, so it's best to memorize them individually.
+=== Exercises to Practice Your Skills ===
-== Using the Present Tense ==
+Now, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises. Complete the following sentences in the present tense using the correct form of the verb provided in parentheses.
-Now that we know how to form the present tense in Assamese, let's look at some examples of sentences using the present tense:
+. মই (খোৱা) __________।
-* মই খোৰিছো। (moi khorisso) - I eat.
+. তুমি (পঢ়া) __________।
-* তুমি কেনেকৈ লৰাই আছে। (tumi kênêkoi lorai achê) - You are fighting with someone.
-* তলৈ খেলাত আছে। (tôlôi khêlat achê) - He/She/It is playing.
-* আমি পঢ়া পারাহোৱা কিবা নায়। (ami pôra parahowã kiba nay) - I can't read.
-* তুমি দেখিছাও। (tumi dêkhichao) - You see too.
-Here are some important things to keep in mind while using the present tense:
+. সেই (গান গোৱা) __________।
-* It is used to describe actions happening in the present, ongoing actions, and repeated actions.
+. আমিও (আসা) __________।
-* The present tense doesn't distinguish between the simple present and present continuous forms.
-* The subject pronouns can be omitted if the context is clear.
-* The verb endings of regular verbs and the conjugation of irregular verbs must be memorized for accurate usage.
-== Conclusion ==
+. তোমালোকে (দেখা) __________।
-Congratulations on completing this lesson on the present tense in Assamese! By now, you should be familiar with how to form and use the present tense with regular and irregular verbs. Keep practicing and using simple sentences to improve your fluency in Assamese. In the next lesson, we will cover the past tense in Assamese.
+. সিহঁত (খেলোৱা) __________।
+. মই (হোৱা) __________।
+. তুমি (চলোৱা) __________।
+. সেই (লিখা) __________।
+. আমিও (খেলা) __________।
+=== Solutions and Explanations ===
+. মই খাওঁ। (I eat.) - Here, we added '''-ও''' for "I."
+. তুমি পঢ়া। (You read.) - The suffix '''-ছ''' is used for "you."
+. সেই গান গায়। (He/She sings a song.) - The suffix '''-ে''' is used for "he/she."
+. আমিও আহোঁ। (We come.) - We use '''-ব''' for "we."
+. তোমালোকে দেখে। (You all see.) - The suffix '''-ছা''' indicates "you all."
+. সিহঁত খেলায়। (They play.) - The suffix '''-ন''' is for "they."
+. মই হোৱা। (I am.) - "I" takes the form with '''-ও'''.
+. তুমি চলাও। (You drive.) - The form is '''-ছ''' for "you."
+. সেই লেখে। (He/She writes.) - The suffix '''-ে''' is used.
+. আমিও খেলো। (We play.) - The suffix '''-ব''' is added for "we."
+This concludes our lesson on the present tense in Assamese. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these forms in your daily conversations to become more proficient. As you progress through this course, you'll find that the present tense is just the beginning of your journey into the Assamese language.
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+<span openai_correct_model></span> <span gpt></span> <span model=gpt-4o-mini></span> <span temperature=0.7></span>
 ==Videos==
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 ===Use of present perfect tense in Assamese - YouTube===
 <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5E8-a6pXtY</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jRgXCjVEae8 Tenses in Assamese । All tenses easily in 40 minutes, English ...]
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Assamese_language Assamese language - Wikipedia]
+* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t-01--Rs6ZA Learn Tenses in Assamese॥ All tenses easily।English grammar in ...]
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 * [[Language/Assamese/Grammar/Subject,-Verb,-and-Object|Subject, Verb, and Object]]
 * [[Language/Assamese/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
 {{Assamese-Page-Bottom}}
+<span pgnav>
+{| class="wikitable pg_template_nav"
+|[[Language/Assamese/Vocabulary/Relationship-Terms|◀️ Relationship Terms — Previous Lesson]]
+|[[Language/Assamese/Grammar/Past-Tense|Next Lesson — Past Tense ▶️]]
+|}
+</span>