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Welcome to the "Verbs and Present Tense" lesson of the Complete 0 to A1 Tosk Albanian Course! In this lesson, we will dive into the exciting world of verbs in Tosk Albanian, focusing on how to conjugate and use them in the present tense. Understanding verbs is essential in any language, as they are the action words that bring life to our sentences. Whether you're describing what you do daily, expressing your thoughts, or making plans, mastering verbs will empower you to communicate effectively in Tosk Albanian.


In this lesson, we will cover:


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* The concept of verbs in Tosk Albanian
 
* How to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense
 
* An overview of irregular verbs
 
* Practical examples to illustrate usage
 
* Exercises to practice what you've learned
 
So, let's get started!


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As a beginner in Tosk Albanian, understanding how to use verbs in the present tense is crucial. In this lesson, we will cover the fundamental principles of Tosk Albanian verbs and their conjugation in the present tense.
=== Understanding Verbs ===


== Introduction ==
Verbs are words that describe actions, states, or occurrences. In Tosk Albanian, verbs are crucial because they help convey meaning and connect ideas in sentences. For example, the verb "to eat" is an action that we perform, and understanding how to use it in different contexts will enhance your conversational skills.


Verbs are essential in Tosk Albanian as they carry most of the meaning in a sentence. The present tense tells us that an action is occurring right now, has been happening for a while or will continue to happen later. Once you have mastered the present tense, using verbs in the past and future tense will come naturally.
=== Conjugating Regular Verbs in the Present Tense ===


== Tosk Albanian Conjugation ==
In Tosk Albanian, regular verbs follow a systematic pattern when conjugated in the present tense. Let's break down the conjugation process.


Tosk Albanian verbs have two aspects: the stem and the ending. The stem refers to the base form of the verb (e.g., shkruaj- write) without any inflection. The principle of verb conjugation requires adding the proper ending to the stem according to the person, number and mood. Let's conjugate the verb shkruaj- write in the present tense for all persons:  
1. '''Identify the verb stem''': The stem is the base form of the verb without its endings. For instance, for the verb "të flasë" (to speak), the stem is "flas-."
 
2. '''Add the appropriate endings''': The endings change based on the subject pronoun. Here are the present tense endings for regular verbs:
 
* '''1st person singular''': -oj
 
* '''2nd person singular''': -on
 
* '''3rd person singular''': -on
 
* '''1st person plural''': -ojmë
 
* '''2nd person plural''': -oni
 
* '''3rd person plural''': -ojnë
 
Let’s take the verb "të punoj" (to work) as an example:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Person!! Tosk Albanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Tosk Albanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
|1st Singular | Unë shkruaj || Uneh shkroo - eye|| I write
 
| punoj || punɔj || I work
 
|-
|-
|2nd Singular | Ti shkruan || Tee shkroo - ahn|| You write (informal)
 
| punon || punɔn || You work (singular)
 
|-
|-
|3rd Singular | Ai/ajo shkruan || Ah-ee/ah-yoh shkroo - ahn || He/she writes
 
| punon || punɔn || He/She works
 
|-
|-
|1st Plural | Ne shkruajmë || Neh shkroo - ahm|| We write
 
| punojmë || punɔjmɛ || We work
 
|-
|-
|2nd Plural | Ju shkruani || Yoo shkroo - ah-nee|| You write (formal)
 
| punoni || punɔni || You work (plural)
 
|-
|-
|3rd Plural | Ata/ato shkruajnë || Ah-tahs/ah-tohs shkroo - ah-nyeh|| They write
 
| punojnë || punɔjn || They work
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the verb stem shkruaj- remains constant throughout its conjugation in the present tense. The ending varies depending on the person, which took the place of the empty subject. In Tosk Albanian, the subject is frequently omitted in the sentence, as it can be deduced from the verb ending.
Now, let’s look at another example with the verb "të lexoj" (to read):
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Tosk Albanian !! Pronunciation !! English


It's essential to pay attention to the vowel harmony, which occurs when a verb ends in a consonant. In this case, the subject pronoun gets an additional vowel 'ë' between the verb stem and the verb ending. The vowel 'ë' helps to pronounce the verb's two consecutive consonants more easily.
|-


== Regular and Irregular Verbs ==
| lexoj || lɛjzɔj || I read


Most Tosk Albanian verbs follow regular conjugation patterns in the present tense, where the only thing that changes is the ending. However, some verbs don't follow these standard rules, and they are called irregular verbs. Irregular verbs might have a different stem or a unique form of ending conjugation, and learners need to memorize them. Here are some examples of irregular verbs in the present tense:
|-
 
| lexon || lɛzɔn || You read (singular)
 
|-
 
| lexon || lɛzɔn || He/She reads
 
|-
 
| lexojmë || lɛjzɔjmɛ || We read
 
|-
 
| lexoni || lɛzɔni || You read (plural)
 
|-
 
| lexojnë || lɛzɔjn || They read
 
|}
 
=== Irregular Verbs ===
 
While many verbs follow the regular conjugation patterns, some verbs are irregular and do not conform to these rules. One of the most important verbs in Albanian is "të jem" (to be). Here’s how it conjugates:


* Jam - to be:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Person!! Tosk Albanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Tosk Albanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
|1st Singular | Unë jam || Uneh yam || I am
 
| jam || jam || I am
 
|-
|-
|2nd Singular | Ti je || Tee yeh || You are (informal)
 
| je || jɛ || You are (singular)
 
|-
|-
|3rd Singular | Ai/ajo është || Ah-ee/ah-yoh est || He/she is
 
| është || ɛʃtɛ || He/She is
 
|-
|-
|1st Plural | Ne jemi || Neh yeh-mee || We are
 
| jemi || jɛmɪ || We are
 
|-
|-
|2nd Plural | Ju jeni || Yoo yeh-nee || You are (formal)
 
| jeni || jɛni || You are (plural)
 
|-
|-
|3rd Plural | Ata/ato janë || Ah-tahs/ah-tohs yah-nyeh || They are
 
| janë || jɑn || They are
 
|}
|}


* Dua - to want:  
Another common irregular verb is "të kem" (to have):
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
!Person!! Tosk Albanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
! Tosk Albanian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
|1st Singular | Unë dua || Uneh doowah || I want
 
| kam || kam || I have
 
|-
|-
|2nd Singular | Ti do || Tee doh || You want (informal)
 
| ke || kɛ || You have (singular)
 
|-
|-
|3rd Singular | Ai/ajo dëshiron || Ah-ee/ah-yoh deshi-rohn || He/she wants
 
| ka || kɑ || He/She has
 
|-
|-
|1st Plural | Ne duam || Neh dooahm || We want
 
| kemi || kɛmɪ || We have
 
|-
|-
|2nd Plural | Ju doni || Yoo doh-nee || You want (formal)
 
| keni || kɛni || You have (plural)
 
|-
|-
|3rd Plural | Ata/ato duan || Ah-tahs/ah-tohs dooahn || They want
 
| kanë || kɑn || They have
 
|}
|}


== Tips for Learning Tosk Albanian Conjugations ==
=== Practical Examples ===
 
Let’s explore some practical examples of using verbs in the present tense:
 
1. '''I eat bread.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Unë ha bukë.
 
* Pronunciation: unɛ ha bukə.
 
2. '''You (singular) drink water.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ti pi ujë.
 
* Pronunciation: ti pi uji.
 
3. '''He/She sees the house.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ai/Ajo sheh shtëpinë.
 
* Pronunciation: ai/ajo ʃɛh ʃtɛpinə.
 
4. '''We play football.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ne luajmë futboll.
 
* Pronunciation: nɛ luajmɛ futbɔl.
 
5. '''You (plural) listen to music.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ju dëgjoni muzikë.
 
* Pronunciation: ju dɛgjoni muziˈkɛ.
 
6. '''They travel to Tirana.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ata udhëtojnë në Tiranë.
 
* Pronunciation: ata udhɛtɔjn nɛ tiˈrɑnɛ.
 
7. '''I write a letter.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Unë shkruaj një letër.
 
* Pronunciation: unɛ ʃkruaj ɲɛ lɛtɛr.
 
8. '''You (singular) watch TV.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ti shikon televizor.
 
* Pronunciation: ti ʃikɔn televizɔr.
 
9. '''He/She helps his/her friend.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ai/Ajo ndihmon mikun e tij/saj.
 
* Pronunciation: ai/ajo ndiˈhmɔn mikun ɛ ti/saj.
 
10. '''We sing songs.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ne këndojmë këngë.
 
* Pronunciation: nɛ kɛndɔjmɛ kɛŋɡɛ.
 
11. '''You (plural) teach us.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ju na mësoni.
 
* Pronunciation: ju na mɛˈsɔni.
 
12. '''They read books.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ata lexojnë libra.
 
* Pronunciation: ata lɛzɔjn liˈbra.
 
13. '''I dance at the party.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Unë vallëzoj në festë.
 
* Pronunciation: unɛ valˈlɛzɔj nɛ fɛstɛ.
 
14. '''You (singular) cook dinner.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ti gatuan darkën.
 
* Pronunciation: ti ɡatuˈan dɑrkən.
 
15. '''He/She takes photos.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ai/Ajo bën foto.
 
* Pronunciation: ai/ajo bɛn ˈfɔtɔ.
 
16. '''We enjoy the weather.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ne shijojmë motin.
 
* Pronunciation: nɛ ʃiˈjɔjmɛ ˈmɔtin.
 
17. '''You (plural) play chess.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ju luani shah.
 
* Pronunciation: ju luani ʃɑh.
 
18. '''They study Albanian.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ata studiojnë shqip.
 
* Pronunciation: ata studiɔjn ʃcip.
 
19. '''I visit my family.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Unë vizitoj familjen time.
 
* Pronunciation: unɛ vizitoj faˈmiljɛn ˈtimɛ.
 
20. '''You (singular) clean the room.'''
 
* Tosk Albanian: Ti pastron dhomën.
 
* Pronunciation: ti pasˈtrɔn ˈðomən.
 
=== Exercises ===
 
Now that you have a solid understanding of verbs in the present tense, it's time to practice!
 
1. '''Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:'''
 
* Të shkoj (to go)
 
* Të flas (to speak)
 
* Të ndihmoj (to help)
 
2. '''Translate the following sentences into Tosk Albanian:'''
 
* I write a book.
 
* You (plural) see the mountains.
 
* They play basketball.
 
3. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:'''
 
* Unë ________ (të pi) ujë.
 
* Ju ________ (të dëgjoni) muzikë.
 
* Ai ________ (të lexoj) një gazetë.
 
4. '''Change the following sentences from singular to plural:'''
 
* Unë shikoj televizion.
 
* Ti bën sport.
 
* Ai ndihmon nënën.
 
5. '''Match the Tosk Albanian sentences with their English translations:'''
 
* 1. Ne luajmë futboll. 
 
* 2. Ti gatuan darkën. 
 
* 3. Ata lexojnë libra. 
 
* 4. Ai shikon filmin. 


Some verbs follow different conjugations in different regions and dialects across Albania. However, the present tense verb conjugation is relatively standardized across the Tosk Albanian-speaking areas, with some exceptions.
6. '''Correct the following sentences if necessary:'''


- Learn the verbs' stems and conjugation patterns by heart.
* Unë ha bukë. (correct)
- Watch and listen to Albanian songs, series, or movies to familiarize yourself with the sounds of the language and the right accent use.
- Try to make and memorize simple phrases with the verbs you are learning.
- Don't forget to practice regularly with native speakers or your Albanian teacher to improve your pronunciation and application.


== Conclusion ==
* Ti shikon një film. (correct)


Using verbs in the present tense essential to build a solid foundation in any language, including Tosk Albanian. Regular and irregular verbs in the present tense follow standard pattern conjugations, while you should memorize irregular verbs' endings and stems. Keep practicing and expand your vocabulary to master the present tense in Tosk Albanian gradually.
* Ata punon shumë. (incorrect)


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7. '''Write sentences using the following verbs in the present tense:'''
 
* Të udhëtoj (to travel)
 
* Të dëgjoj (to listen)
 
* Të bëj (to do)
 
8. '''Create a short dialogue using at least five verbs in the present tense.'''
 
9. '''Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the present tense:'''
 
* Të jem (to be)
 
* Të kem (to have)
 
10. '''Identify the subject and verb in the following sentences:'''
 
* Unë vizitoj mikun tim.
 
* Ju luani në park.
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
1.
 
* Shkoj:
 
* Unë shkoj
 
* Ti shkon
 
* Ai/Ajo shkon
 
* Ne shkojmë
 
* Ju shkoni
 
* Ata shkojnë
 
* Flas:
 
* Unë flas
 
* Ti flet
 
* Ai/Ajo flet
 
* Ne flasim
 
* Ju flisni
 
* Ata flasin
 
* Ndihmoj:
 
* Unë ndihmoj
 
* Ti ndihmon
 
* Ai/Ajo ndihmon
 
* Ne ndihmojmë
 
* Ju ndihmoni
 
* Ata ndihmojnë
 
2.
 
* Unë shkruaj një libër.
 
* Ju shihni malet.
 
* Ata luajnë basketboll.
 
3.
 
* Unë pi ujë.
 
* Ju dëgjoni muzikë.
 
* Ai lexon një gazetë.
 
4.
 
* Ne shikojmë televizion.
 
* Ju bëni sport.
 
* Ata ndihmojnë nënën.
 
5.
 
* 1 - Ne luajmë futboll.
 
* 2 - Ti gatuan darkën.
 
* 3 - Ata lexojnë libra.
 
* 4 - Ai shikon filmin.
 
6.
 
* Unë ha bukë. (correct)
 
* Ti shikon një film. (correct)
 
* Ata punojnë shumë. (corrected)
 
7.
 
* Unë udhëtoj në Tiranë.
 
* Ti dëgjoni muzikë.
 
* Ai bën sport çdo ditë.
 
8.
 
* A: Çfarë bën sot?
 
* B: Unë luaj futboll. Ti?
 
* A: Unë shikoj një film.
 
* B: Ti ndihmon mamin?
 
* A: Po, ndihmoj.
 
9.
 
* Jem:
 
* Unë jam
 
* Ti je
 
* Ai/Ajo është
 
* Ne jemi
 
* Ju jeni
 
* Ata janë
 
* Kam:
 
* Unë kam
 
* Ti ke
 
* Ai/Ajo ka
 
* Ne kemi
 
* Ju keni
 
* Ata kanë
 
10.
 
* Subjekti: Unë; Verb: vizitoj
 
* Subjekti: Ju; Verb: luani
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson! Mastering the present tense is a significant step towards fluency in Tosk Albanian. Keep practicing, and soon you will be able to express yourself confidently in various situations. Remember, verbs are the heartbeat of our sentences, so embrace them and let your communication thrive!
 
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Tosk Albanian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Verbs and Present Tense

Welcome to the "Verbs and Present Tense" lesson of the Complete 0 to A1 Tosk Albanian Course! In this lesson, we will dive into the exciting world of verbs in Tosk Albanian, focusing on how to conjugate and use them in the present tense. Understanding verbs is essential in any language, as they are the action words that bring life to our sentences. Whether you're describing what you do daily, expressing your thoughts, or making plans, mastering verbs will empower you to communicate effectively in Tosk Albanian.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The concept of verbs in Tosk Albanian
  • How to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense
  • An overview of irregular verbs
  • Practical examples to illustrate usage
  • Exercises to practice what you've learned

So, let's get started!

Understanding Verbs[edit | edit source]

Verbs are words that describe actions, states, or occurrences. In Tosk Albanian, verbs are crucial because they help convey meaning and connect ideas in sentences. For example, the verb "to eat" is an action that we perform, and understanding how to use it in different contexts will enhance your conversational skills.

Conjugating Regular Verbs in the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

In Tosk Albanian, regular verbs follow a systematic pattern when conjugated in the present tense. Let's break down the conjugation process.

1. Identify the verb stem: The stem is the base form of the verb without its endings. For instance, for the verb "të flasë" (to speak), the stem is "flas-."

2. Add the appropriate endings: The endings change based on the subject pronoun. Here are the present tense endings for regular verbs:

  • 1st person singular: -oj
  • 2nd person singular: -on
  • 3rd person singular: -on
  • 1st person plural: -ojmë
  • 2nd person plural: -oni
  • 3rd person plural: -ojnë

Let’s take the verb "të punoj" (to work) as an example:

Tosk Albanian Pronunciation English
punoj punɔj I work
punon punɔn You work (singular)
punon punɔn He/She works
punojmë punɔjmɛ We work
punoni punɔni You work (plural)
punojnë punɔjn They work

Now, let’s look at another example with the verb "të lexoj" (to read):

Tosk Albanian Pronunciation English
lexoj lɛjzɔj I read
lexon lɛzɔn You read (singular)
lexon lɛzɔn He/She reads
lexojmë lɛjzɔjmɛ We read
lexoni lɛzɔni You read (plural)
lexojnë lɛzɔjn They read

Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

While many verbs follow the regular conjugation patterns, some verbs are irregular and do not conform to these rules. One of the most important verbs in Albanian is "të jem" (to be). Here’s how it conjugates:

Tosk Albanian Pronunciation English
jam jam I am
je jɛ You are (singular)
është ɛʃtɛ He/She is
jemi jɛmɪ We are
jeni jɛni You are (plural)
janë jɑn They are

Another common irregular verb is "të kem" (to have):

Tosk Albanian Pronunciation English
kam kam I have
ke kɛ You have (singular)
ka kɑ He/She has
kemi kɛmɪ We have
keni kɛni You have (plural)
kanë kɑn They have

Practical Examples[edit | edit source]

Let’s explore some practical examples of using verbs in the present tense:

1. I eat bread.

  • Tosk Albanian: Unë ha bukë.
  • Pronunciation: unɛ ha bukə.

2. You (singular) drink water.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ti pi ujë.
  • Pronunciation: ti pi uji.

3. He/She sees the house.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ai/Ajo sheh shtëpinë.
  • Pronunciation: ai/ajo ʃɛh ʃtɛpinə.

4. We play football.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ne luajmë futboll.
  • Pronunciation: nɛ luajmɛ futbɔl.

5. You (plural) listen to music.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ju dëgjoni muzikë.
  • Pronunciation: ju dɛgjoni muziˈkɛ.

6. They travel to Tirana.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ata udhëtojnë në Tiranë.
  • Pronunciation: ata udhɛtɔjn nɛ tiˈrɑnɛ.

7. I write a letter.

  • Tosk Albanian: Unë shkruaj një letër.
  • Pronunciation: unɛ ʃkruaj ɲɛ lɛtɛr.

8. You (singular) watch TV.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ti shikon televizor.
  • Pronunciation: ti ʃikɔn televizɔr.

9. He/She helps his/her friend.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ai/Ajo ndihmon mikun e tij/saj.
  • Pronunciation: ai/ajo ndiˈhmɔn mikun ɛ ti/saj.

10. We sing songs.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ne këndojmë këngë.
  • Pronunciation: nɛ kɛndɔjmɛ kɛŋɡɛ.

11. You (plural) teach us.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ju na mësoni.
  • Pronunciation: ju na mɛˈsɔni.

12. They read books.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ata lexojnë libra.
  • Pronunciation: ata lɛzɔjn liˈbra.

13. I dance at the party.

  • Tosk Albanian: Unë vallëzoj në festë.
  • Pronunciation: unɛ valˈlɛzɔj nɛ fɛstɛ.

14. You (singular) cook dinner.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ti gatuan darkën.
  • Pronunciation: ti ɡatuˈan dɑrkən.

15. He/She takes photos.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ai/Ajo bën foto.
  • Pronunciation: ai/ajo bɛn ˈfɔtɔ.

16. We enjoy the weather.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ne shijojmë motin.
  • Pronunciation: nɛ ʃiˈjɔjmɛ ˈmɔtin.

17. You (plural) play chess.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ju luani shah.
  • Pronunciation: ju luani ʃɑh.

18. They study Albanian.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ata studiojnë shqip.
  • Pronunciation: ata studiɔjn ʃcip.

19. I visit my family.

  • Tosk Albanian: Unë vizitoj familjen time.
  • Pronunciation: unɛ vizitoj faˈmiljɛn ˈtimɛ.

20. You (singular) clean the room.

  • Tosk Albanian: Ti pastron dhomën.
  • Pronunciation: ti pasˈtrɔn ˈðomən.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a solid understanding of verbs in the present tense, it's time to practice!

1. Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:

  • Të shkoj (to go)
  • Të flas (to speak)
  • Të ndihmoj (to help)

2. Translate the following sentences into Tosk Albanian:

  • I write a book.
  • You (plural) see the mountains.
  • They play basketball.

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

  • Unë ________ (të pi) ujë.
  • Ju ________ (të dëgjoni) muzikë.
  • Ai ________ (të lexoj) një gazetë.

4. Change the following sentences from singular to plural:

  • Unë shikoj televizion.
  • Ti bën sport.
  • Ai ndihmon nënën.

5. Match the Tosk Albanian sentences with their English translations:

  • 1. Ne luajmë futboll.
  • 2. Ti gatuan darkën.
  • 3. Ata lexojnë libra.
  • 4. Ai shikon filmin.

6. Correct the following sentences if necessary:

  • Unë ha bukë. (correct)
  • Ti shikon një film. (correct)
  • Ata punon shumë. (incorrect)

7. Write sentences using the following verbs in the present tense:

  • Të udhëtoj (to travel)
  • Të dëgjoj (to listen)
  • Të bëj (to do)

8. Create a short dialogue using at least five verbs in the present tense.

9. Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the present tense:

  • Të jem (to be)
  • Të kem (to have)

10. Identify the subject and verb in the following sentences:

  • Unë vizitoj mikun tim.
  • Ju luani në park.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1.

  • Shkoj:
  • Unë shkoj
  • Ti shkon
  • Ai/Ajo shkon
  • Ne shkojmë
  • Ju shkoni
  • Ata shkojnë
  • Flas:
  • Unë flas
  • Ti flet
  • Ai/Ajo flet
  • Ne flasim
  • Ju flisni
  • Ata flasin
  • Ndihmoj:
  • Unë ndihmoj
  • Ti ndihmon
  • Ai/Ajo ndihmon
  • Ne ndihmojmë
  • Ju ndihmoni
  • Ata ndihmojnë

2.

  • Unë shkruaj një libër.
  • Ju shihni malet.
  • Ata luajnë basketboll.

3.

  • Unë pi ujë.
  • Ju dëgjoni muzikë.
  • Ai lexon një gazetë.

4.

  • Ne shikojmë televizion.
  • Ju bëni sport.
  • Ata ndihmojnë nënën.

5.

  • 1 - Ne luajmë futboll.
  • 2 - Ti gatuan darkën.
  • 3 - Ata lexojnë libra.
  • 4 - Ai shikon filmin.

6.

  • Unë ha bukë. (correct)
  • Ti shikon një film. (correct)
  • Ata punojnë shumë. (corrected)

7.

  • Unë udhëtoj në Tiranë.
  • Ti dëgjoni muzikë.
  • Ai bën sport çdo ditë.

8.

  • A: Çfarë bën sot?
  • B: Unë luaj futboll. Ti?
  • A: Unë shikoj një film.
  • B: Ti ndihmon mamin?
  • A: Po, ndihmoj.

9.

  • Jem:
  • Unë jam
  • Ti je
  • Ai/Ajo është
  • Ne jemi
  • Ju jeni
  • Ata janë
  • Kam:
  • Unë kam
  • Ti ke
  • Ai/Ajo ka
  • Ne kemi
  • Ju keni
  • Ata kanë

10.

  • Subjekti: Unë; Verb: vizitoj
  • Subjekti: Ju; Verb: luani

Congratulations on completing this lesson! Mastering the present tense is a significant step towards fluency in Tosk Albanian. Keep practicing, and soon you will be able to express yourself confidently in various situations. Remember, verbs are the heartbeat of our sentences, so embrace them and let your communication thrive!

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


Basic Concepts


Numbers and Time


Adjectives and Adverbs


Interrogative Words


Family and Friends


Food and Drink


Holidays and Celebrations


Albanian Culture


Geography and Landmarks


Arts and Literature


Sports and Leisure


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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