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In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of the '''present tense''' in Belarusian. Understanding the present tense is crucial for beginners, as it serves as the foundation for expressing actions that are happening now or habitual actions. Whether you’re talking about your daily routine, your hobbies, or simply what you are doing at this very moment, mastering the present tense is essential.


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As a Belarusian language teacher of 20 years, I have taught many students how to conjugate verbs in the present tense. In this lesson, I will be sharing with you some useful tips and cultural insights to help you grasp this essential aspect of the Belarusian language.
=== Importance of the Present Tense ===
 
The present tense allows us to communicate clearly and effectively about ongoing actions. It’s not just about verbs; it's about conveying feelings, intentions, and daily life. In Belarusian, the present tense is formed differently compared to English, which makes it interesting and essential for learners.
 
=== Overview of Present Tense Conjugation ===
 
In Belarusian, verbs are categorized into two main groups based on their conjugation patterns: '''first conjugation''' and '''second conjugation'''. Let's explore these categories in detail.
 
==== First Conjugation ====
 
The first conjugation includes most verbs ending in -аць, -яць, -іць. The endings change slightly depending on the subject.


== What is the Present Tense? ==
==== Second Conjugation ====


The present tense in Belarusian is used to describe actions that are happening now or actions that happen habitually. It is an essential part of any language, and mastering it is crucial to understanding spoken and written communication.
The second conjugation typically comprises verbs ending in -іць, -ець, -аваць. These verbs will also have unique endings for each subject.


In Belarusian, the present tense is formed by adding specific endings to the root of the verb, depending on the subject of the sentence. There are three different types of verbs in Belarusian, each with their own set of endings that must be added to the root of the verb.
=== Present Tense Conjugation Patterns ===


=== First-Type Verbs ===
Now, let’s take a closer look at the conjugation patterns for both groups:


The first-type verbs in Belarusian are the most basic to conjugate in the present tense. They include such verbs as "to eat", "to drink", "to love", "to walk", and many others. To form the present tense with first-type verbs, you need to add the following endings to the verb root:
==== First Conjugation Example Table ====


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{| class="wikitable"
! Belarusian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Belarusian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| -у || -u || I do (verb)
 
| я працую || ja pracuju || I work
 
|-
|-
| -еш || -eš || You do (verb)
 
| ты працуеш || ty pracueš || you (singular) work
 
|-
|-
| -е || -je || He/She/It does (verb)
 
| ён/яна працуе || jon/jana pracuje || he/she works
 
|-
|-
| -ем || -jem || We do (verb)
 
| мы працуем || my pracujem || we work
 
|-
|-
| -ете || -jete || You (plural) do (verb)
 
| вы працуеце || vy pracujecie || you (plural/formal) work
 
|-
|-
| -уць || -uc' || They do (verb)
 
| яны працуюць || jany pracujuc || they work
 
|}
|}


Here is an example of a first-type verb conjugated in the present tense.
==== Second Conjugation Example Table ====


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Belarusian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Belarusian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| есць || jeść || I eat
 
| я чытаю || ja čytaju || I read
 
|-
|-
| есцеш || ješeš || You eat
 
| ты читаеш || ty čytaješ || you (singular) read
 
|-
|-
| есце || ješe || He/She/It eats
 
| ён/яна чытае || jon/jana čytae || he/she reads
 
|-
|-
| едзім || jedzim || We eat
 
| мы чытаем || my čytaем || we read
 
|-
|-
| есцеце || ješec'e || You (plural) eat
 
| вы чытаеце || vy čytaecie || you (plural/formal) read
 
|-
|-
| едуць || jeduc' || They eat
 
| яны чытаюць || jany čytajuc || they read
 
|}
|}


=== Second-Type Verbs ===
=== Common Verbs in the Present Tense ===


The second-type verbs in Belarusian end in either "-іць" or "-ыць" and are a bit trickier to conjugate in the present tense. These verbs include such words as "to write", "to read", "to think", and many others. To form the present tense with second-type verbs, you need to add the following endings to the verb root:
Here are 20 commonly used verbs in the present tense with their conjugations:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Belarusian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Belarusian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| -у || -u || I do (verb)
 
| я маю || ja majũ || I have
 
|-
|-
| -ыш || -yš || You do (verb)
 
| я хачу || ja haču || I want
 
|-
|-
| -ыць || -yć || He/She/It does (verb)
 
| я люблю || ja ljubliu || I love
 
|-
|-
| -ім || -im || We do (verb)
 
| я гуляю || ja huljaju || I play
 
|-
|-
| -ыце || -yće || You (plural) do (verb)
 
| я пішу || ja pišu || I write
 
|-
|-
| -уць || -uc' || They do (verb)
|}


Here is an example of a second-type verb conjugated in the present tense.
| я бачу || ja baču || I see


{| class="wikitable"
! Belarusian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| пісаць || pisać || I write
 
| я еду || ja jedu || I go (by vehicle)
 
|-
|-
| пішыш || pišyš || You write
 
| я лячу || ja liaču || I fly
 
|-
|-
| пішае || pišaje || He/She/It writes
 
| я слухаю || ja sluchaju || I listen
 
|-
|-
| пішэм || piš'em || We write
 
| я сплю || ja spliu || I sleep
 
|-
|-
| пішаце || pišace || You (plural) write
 
| я думаю || ja dumaju || I think
 
|-
|-
| пішуць || pišuc' || They write
|}


=== Third-Type Verbs ===
| я працую || ja pracuju || I work


The third-type verbs in Belarusian are the most complex to conjugate in the present tense. These verbs end in "-аць", "-яць", "-ець", or "-іць". Examples of third-type verbs include "to swim", "to be", "to go", and many others. To form the present tense with third-type verbs, you need to add the following endings to the verb root:
|-
 
| я куплю || ja kuplju || I buy


{| class="wikitable"
! Belarusian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| -у || -u || I do (verb)
 
| я размаўляю || ja razmaŭlaju || I talk
 
|-
|-
| -еш || -eš || You do (verb)
 
| я спяваю || ja spjaju || I sing
 
|-
|-
| -е || -je || He/She/It does (verb)
 
| я гатую || ja hatuju || I cook
 
|-
|-
| -ем || -jem || We do (verb)
 
| я гляджу || ja hljačuju || I watch
 
|-
|-
| -еце || -ece || You (plural) do (verb)
 
| я шию || ja šiju || I sew
 
|-
|-
| -уць || -uc' || They do (verb)
|}


Here is an example of a third-type verb conjugated in the present tense.
| я малюю || ja maljuju || I draw


{| class="wikitable"
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|-
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| ісці || isci || I go
 
| я чую || ja čuju || I hear
 
|-
|-
| ідзеш || idzeš || You go
 
|-
| я ведаю || ja vedaju || I know
| ідзе || idze || He/She/It goes
 
|-
| ідзем || idzem || We go
|-
| ідзеце || idzec'e || You (plural) go
|-
| ідуць || iduc' || They go
|}
|}


== Tips for Learning the Present Tense ==
=== Exercises ===
 
Now that you have a better understanding of the present tense, let’s reinforce your learning with some exercises.
 
==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parenthesis.
 
1. Я (чытаць) __________ кнігу.
 
2. Ты (працаваць) __________ у офісе.
 
3. Ён (граць) __________ на гітары.
 
4. Мы (гатаваць) __________ абед.
 
5. Яны (слухаць) __________ музыку.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. я чытаю
 
2. ты працуеш
 
3. ён грае
 
4. мы гатуем
 
5. яны слухаюць
 
==== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ====
 
Translate the following sentences from English to Belarusian.
 
1. I see the car.
 
2. We love nature.
 
3. They want to travel.
 
4. She listens to music.
 
5. You read a book.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Я бачу аўтамабіль.
 
2. Мы любім прыроду.
 
3. Яны хочуць падарожнічаць.
 
4. Яна слухае музыку.
 
5. Ты чытаеш кнігу.


Conjugating verbs in the present tense is not an easy task, but it can be made simpler by applying some tips and tricks. Here are some of my recommendations:
==== Exercise 3: Match the Subject with the Correct Verb Form ====


* Practice, practice, practice! Try to use the present tense in your everyday conversations as much as possible. The more you use it, the easier it will become.
Match the subjects with the correct present tense form of the verb "to write" (пісаць).
* Listen to Belarusian music and watch Belarusian movies. This will give you an idea of how the present tense is used in context.
* Make flashcards with the different verb endings and quiz yourself regularly.
* Use language learning apps and websites that can help you practice the present tense.


== Conclusion ==
1. Я


In this lesson, we have discussed the present tense in Belarusian and its three types of verbs. We have covered the specific verb endings that are used to form the present tense and given some tips for mastering this important aspect of the language.
2. Ты


Remember, practice is the key to success when it comes to learning a new language, so take the time to review and implement what you have learned. I wish you the best of luck on your language learning journey!
3. Ён
 
4. Мы
 
5. Яны
 
a. піша
 
b. пішаш
 
c. пішам
 
d. пішуць
 
e. пішу
 
''Solutions:''
 
1 - e
 
2 - b
 
3 - a
 
4 - c
 
5 - d
 
==== Exercise 4: Conjugate the Verb ====
 
Conjugate the following verbs in present tense for all persons.
 
1. танцаваць (to dance)
 
2. гуляць (to play)
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. я танцую, ты танцуеш, ён/яна танцуе, мы танцуем, вы танцуеце, яны танцуюць
 
2. я гуляю, ты гуляеш, ён/яна гуляе, мы гуляем, вы гуляеце, яны гуляюць
 
==== Exercise 5: Negative Sentences ====
 
Create negative sentences using the following verbs in present tense.
 
1. любіць (to love)
 
2. пісаць (to write)
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Я не люблю.
 
2. Я не пішу.
 
==== Exercise 6: Identify the Verb Tense ====
 
Identify the tense of the following sentences.
 
1. Я чытаю кнігу.
 
2. Ён глядзіць фільм.
 
3. Мы спяваем песню.
 
''Solutions:''
 
All sentences are in the present tense.
 
==== Exercise 7: Correct the Mistakes ====
 
Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
 
1. Яна чытае кнігі. (кніга)
 
2. Мы слухаем музыкі. (музыка)
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Яна чытае кнігу.
 
2. Мы слухаем музыку.
 
==== Exercise 8: Create Sentences ====
 
Create your own sentences in present tense using the following verbs.
 
1. працаваць
 
2. гуляць
 
''Solutions: (examples)''
 
1. Я працую ў школе.
 
2. Мы гуляем у парку.
 
==== Exercise 9: Choose the Right Verb ====
 
Choose the correct verb form for the sentences below.
 
1. Ты (піць) __________ ваду.
 
2. Мы (жыць) __________ у Мінску.
 
''Solutions:''
 
1. Ты п'еш.
 
2. Мы жывем.
 
==== Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph ====
 
Write a short paragraph about your daily routine in the present tense.
 
''Solution: (example)''
 
Кожны дзень я прачынаюся рана. Я еду на працу і працую там. Увечары я чытаю кнігу і гляджу фільмы.
 
This concludes our lesson on the present tense in Belarusian. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these verbs in different contexts to improve your fluency. See you next time as we continue our journey through the beautiful Belarusian language!


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==Sources==
* [https://seveleu.com/belarusian-grammar/ Lucky: a Belarusian Grammar Course — Belarusan Grammar Course]
* [https://polymath.org/belarusian_verbs.php Belarusian Verbs | POLYMATH.ORG]
* [https://www.mustgo.com/worldlanguages/belarusian/ Belarusian Language - Structure, Writing & Alphabet - MustGo]


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==Other Lessons==
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* [[Language/Belarusian/Grammar/Personal-Pronouns|Personal Pronouns]]
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Belarusian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Present Tense

In this lesson, we will dive into the fascinating world of the present tense in Belarusian. Understanding the present tense is crucial for beginners, as it serves as the foundation for expressing actions that are happening now or habitual actions. Whether you’re talking about your daily routine, your hobbies, or simply what you are doing at this very moment, mastering the present tense is essential.

This lesson is structured as follows:

Importance of the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

The present tense allows us to communicate clearly and effectively about ongoing actions. It’s not just about verbs; it's about conveying feelings, intentions, and daily life. In Belarusian, the present tense is formed differently compared to English, which makes it interesting and essential for learners.

Overview of Present Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

In Belarusian, verbs are categorized into two main groups based on their conjugation patterns: first conjugation and second conjugation. Let's explore these categories in detail.

First Conjugation[edit | edit source]

The first conjugation includes most verbs ending in -аць, -яць, -іць. The endings change slightly depending on the subject.

Second Conjugation[edit | edit source]

The second conjugation typically comprises verbs ending in -іць, -ець, -аваць. These verbs will also have unique endings for each subject.

Present Tense Conjugation Patterns[edit | edit source]

Now, let’s take a closer look at the conjugation patterns for both groups:

First Conjugation Example Table[edit | edit source]

Belarusian Pronunciation English
я працую ja pracuju I work
ты працуеш ty pracueš you (singular) work
ён/яна працуе jon/jana pracuje he/she works
мы працуем my pracujem we work
вы працуеце vy pracujecie you (plural/formal) work
яны працуюць jany pracujuc they work

Second Conjugation Example Table[edit | edit source]

Belarusian Pronunciation English
я чытаю ja čytaju I read
ты читаеш ty čytaješ you (singular) read
ён/яна чытае jon/jana čytae he/she reads
мы чытаем my čytaем we read
вы чытаеце vy čytaecie you (plural/formal) read
яны чытаюць jany čytajuc they read

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

Here are 20 commonly used verbs in the present tense with their conjugations:

Belarusian Pronunciation English
я маю ja majũ I have
я хачу ja haču I want
я люблю ja ljubliu I love
я гуляю ja huljaju I play
я пішу ja pišu I write
я бачу ja baču I see
я еду ja jedu I go (by vehicle)
я лячу ja liaču I fly
я слухаю ja sluchaju I listen
я сплю ja spliu I sleep
я думаю ja dumaju I think
я працую ja pracuju I work
я куплю ja kuplju I buy
я размаўляю ja razmaŭlaju I talk
я спяваю ja spjaju I sing
я гатую ja hatuju I cook
я гляджу ja hljačuju I watch
я шию ja šiju I sew
я малюю ja maljuju I draw
я чую ja čuju I hear
я ведаю ja vedaju I know

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a better understanding of the present tense, let’s reinforce your learning with some exercises.

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

Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the verb in parenthesis.

1. Я (чытаць) __________ кнігу.

2. Ты (працаваць) __________ у офісе.

3. Ён (граць) __________ на гітары.

4. Мы (гатаваць) __________ абед.

5. Яны (слухаць) __________ музыку.

Solutions:

1. я чытаю

2. ты працуеш

3. ён грае

4. мы гатуем

5. яны слухаюць

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from English to Belarusian.

1. I see the car.

2. We love nature.

3. They want to travel.

4. She listens to music.

5. You read a book.

Solutions:

1. Я бачу аўтамабіль.

2. Мы любім прыроду.

3. Яны хочуць падарожнічаць.

4. Яна слухае музыку.

5. Ты чытаеш кнігу.

Exercise 3: Match the Subject with the Correct Verb Form[edit | edit source]

Match the subjects with the correct present tense form of the verb "to write" (пісаць).

1. Я

2. Ты

3. Ён

4. Мы

5. Яны

a. піша

b. пішаш

c. пішам

d. пішуць

e. пішу

Solutions:

1 - e

2 - b

3 - a

4 - c

5 - d

Exercise 4: Conjugate the Verb[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs in present tense for all persons.

1. танцаваць (to dance)

2. гуляць (to play)

Solutions:

1. я танцую, ты танцуеш, ён/яна танцуе, мы танцуем, вы танцуеце, яны танцуюць

2. я гуляю, ты гуляеш, ён/яна гуляе, мы гуляем, вы гуляеце, яны гуляюць

Exercise 5: Negative Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create negative sentences using the following verbs in present tense.

1. любіць (to love)

2. пісаць (to write)

Solutions:

1. Я не люблю.

2. Я не пішу.

Exercise 6: Identify the Verb Tense[edit | edit source]

Identify the tense of the following sentences.

1. Я чытаю кнігу.

2. Ён глядзіць фільм.

3. Мы спяваем песню.

Solutions:

All sentences are in the present tense.

Exercise 7: Correct the Mistakes[edit | edit source]

Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. Яна чытае кнігі. (кніга)

2. Мы слухаем музыкі. (музыка)

Solutions:

1. Яна чытае кнігу.

2. Мы слухаем музыку.

Exercise 8: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Create your own sentences in present tense using the following verbs.

1. працаваць

2. гуляць

Solutions: (examples)

1. Я працую ў школе.

2. Мы гуляем у парку.

Exercise 9: Choose the Right Verb[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct verb form for the sentences below.

1. Ты (піць) __________ ваду.

2. Мы (жыць) __________ у Мінску.

Solutions:

1. Ты п'еш.

2. Мы жывем.

Exercise 10: Write a Short Paragraph[edit | edit source]

Write a short paragraph about your daily routine in the present tense.

Solution: (example)

Кожны дзень я прачынаюся рана. Я еду на працу і працую там. Увечары я чытаю кнігу і гляджу фільмы.

This concludes our lesson on the present tense in Belarusian. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these verbs in different contexts to improve your fluency. See you next time as we continue our journey through the beautiful Belarusian language!

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


Basics


Nouns


Family


Verbs


Food


Belarusian Holidays


Adjectives


Transportation


Belarusian Folklore


Prepositions


Environment

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