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Welcome to our lesson on Present Tense Verbs in Malayalam! Understanding how to use present tense verbs is crucial for building sentences and expressing actions occurring right now. This lesson will provide you with the foundational skills needed to form simple sentences, making your communication in Malayalam more vibrant and effective.

Importance of Present Tense Verbs

Present tense verbs are essential in everyday communication. They allow you to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions that occur regularly. Mastering this aspect of grammar will enable you to express your thoughts clearly and engage in conversations confidently.

In this lesson, we will cover:

An overview of present tense verbs in Malayalam.

The structure of present tense sentences.

Examples to illustrate their usage.

Exercises to practice what you've learned.

Let's dive in!

Overview of Present Tense Verbs[edit | edit source]

Present tense verbs in Malayalam reflect actions that are happening now. Unlike English, which has a more straightforward structure, Malayalam incorporates various forms and endings based on the subject pronoun involved.

== Structure of Present Tense Verbs

In Malayalam, the structure generally follows this format:

Subject Pronoun + Verb + Object/Complement

Here's a quick breakdown of how to form present tense verbs:

1. Identify the Subject: The person or thing performing the action.

2. Choose the Correct Verb Form: The verb will change based on the subject.

3. Add the Object or Complement: What is being acted upon or described.

== Examples of Present Tense Verbs

Let’s look at some examples to make this clearer. We will use common verbs to illustrate how they adapt based on the subject pronoun.

Malayalam	Pronunciation	English
ഞാൻ എഴുതുന്നു	ñān ezhuthunnu	I write
നീ എഴുതുന്നു	nī ezhuthunnu	You write (singular)
അവൻ എഴുതുന്നു	avaṉ ezhuthunnu	He writes
അവൾ എഴുതുന്നു	avaḷ ezhuthunnu	She writes
അവർ എഴുതുന്നു	avar ezhuthunnu	They write
നാം എഴുതുന്നു	nām ezhuthunnu	We write
നിങ്ങൾ എഴുതുന്നു	niṅṅaḷ ezhuthunnu	You write (plural/formal)
ഞാൻ വായിക്കുന്നു	ñān vāyikkunnu	I read
നീ വായിക്കുന്നു	nī vāyikkunnu	You read (singular)
അവൻ വായിക്കുന്നു	avaṉ vāyikkunnu	He reads
അവൾ വായിക്കുന്നു	avaḷ vāyikkunnu	She reads
അവർ വായിക്കുന്നു	avar vāyikkunnu	They read
നാം വായിക്കുന്നു	nām vāyikkunnu	We read
നിങ്ങൾ വായിക്കുന്നു	niṅṅaḷ vāyikkunnu	You read (plural/formal)
ഞാൻ പാടുന്നു	ñān pāṭunnu	I sing
നീ പാടുന്നു	nī pāṭunnu	You sing (singular)
അവൻ പാടുന്നു	avaṉ pāṭunnu	He sings
അവൾ പാടുന്നു	avaḷ pāṭunnu	She sings
അവർ പാടുന്നു	avar pāṭunnu	They sing
നാം പാടുന്നു	nām pāṭunnu	We sing
നിങ്ങൾ പാടുന്നു	niṅṅaḷ pāṭunnu	You sing (plural/formal)

As you can see from the table above, the verb endings change based on the subject. This is a key difference from English, where the verb remains largely unchanged.

Practical Applications[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the structure and examples, let's look at how we can apply this knowledge in real-life scenarios. Below are several practice exercises designed to help you use present tense verbs in sentences.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct present tense verb form.

ഞാൻ (to eat) ______.

നിങ്ങൾ (to play) ______.

അവർ (to study) ______.

2. Translate to Malayalam

Translate the following sentences into Malayalam:

I drink water.

He plays cricket.

They write letters.

3. Identify the Subject

Read the following sentences and identify the subject pronoun:

അവൾ പാടുന്നു.

നാം പഠിക്കുന്നു.

നിങ്ങൾ വരുന്നു.

4. Create Your Sentences

Using the verbs from our earlier examples, create your own sentences in Malayalam. Aim for at least five sentences.

5. Choose the Right Verb

Choose the correct present tense verb to match the subject:

(I/You/He) ______ (to read) a book.

(They/We) ______ (to sing) a song.

6. Conjugation Practice

Conjugate the verb "to write" for all the subject pronouns.

7. Matching Exercise

Match the following subjects with the correct verb forms.

1. ഞാൻ a. പാടുന്നു

2. അവർ b. എഴുതുന്നു

3. അവൻ c. വായിക്കുന്നു

8. Correct the Sentences

Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences:

ഞാൻ വായിക്കുന്നു. (should be "I read")

അവൾ പാടുന്നു. (should be "She sings")

അവർ എഴുതുന്നു. (should be "They write")

9. Dialogue Creation

Write a short dialogue between two friends using present tense verbs. Aim for at least 5 exchanges.

10. Group Activity

In pairs or small groups, act out a scenario using present tense verbs. It could be a conversation at a café, a classroom setting, or any other context.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1. Fill in the Blanks

ഞാൻ (to eat) കഴിഞ്ഞു.

നിങ്ങൾ (to play) കളിക്കുന്നു.

അവർ (to study) പഠിക്കുന്നു.

2. Translate to Malayalam

I drink water. → ഞാൻ വെള്ളം കുടിക്കുന്നു.

He plays cricket. → അവൻ ക്രിക്കറ്റ് കളിക്കുന്നു.

They write letters. → അവർ കത്ത് എഴുതുന്നു.

3. Identify the Subject

അവൾ → She

നാം → We

നിങ്ങൾ → You (plural/formal)

4. Create Your Sentences

Example sentences could include:

ഞാൻ പാചകം ചെയ്യുന്നു. (I cook.)

അവൻ സഞ്ചാരം ചെയ്യുന്നു. (He travels.)

അവർ സിനിമ കാണുന്നു. (They watch a movie.)

5. Choose the Right Verb

I (to read) വായിക്കുന്നു a book.

They (to sing) പാടുന്നു a song.

6. Conjugation Practice

I write - ഞാൻ എഴുതുന്നു

You write - നീ എഴുതുന്നു

He writes - അവൻ എഴുതുന്നു

She writes - അവൾ എഴുതുന്നു

They write - അവർ എഴുതുന്നു

We write - നാം എഴുതുന്നു

You (plural) write - നിങ്ങൾ എഴുതുന്നു

7. Matching Exercise

1. ഞാൻ → b. എഴുതുന്നു

2. അവർ → a. പാടുന്നു

3. അവൻ → c. വായിക്കുന്നു

8. Correct the Sentences

Corrected:

ഞാൻ വായിക്കുന്നു.

അവൾ പാടുന്നു.

അവർ എഴുതുന്നു.

9. Dialogue Creation

Example Dialogue:

Friend 1: "നിങ്ങൾ എന്തു ചെയ്യുന്നു?" (What are you doing?)

Friend 2: "ഞാൻ പുസ്തകം വായിക്കുകയാണ്." (I am reading a book.)

Friend 1: "നിങ്ങൾക്ക് എങ്ങനെ പോകുന്നു?" (How are you?)

Friend 2: "ഞാൻ നന്നായി ആണ്!" (I am good!)

10. Group Activity

Example Scenario:

At a café:

Person 1: "ഞാൻ കാപ്പി കഴിക്കുന്നു." (I am having coffee.)

Person 2: "ഞാൻ ചായ കഴിക്കുന്നു." (I am having tea.)

By practicing these exercises, you'll reinforce your understanding of present tense verbs in Malayalam. Remember, practice makes perfect!

As we wrap up this lesson, I encourage you to keep experimenting with present tense verbs in your daily conversations. The more you use them, the more natural they will feel.

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Introduction to Malayalam Script

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Family and Relationships

Kerala Culture and Traditions

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Travel and Accommodation

Malayalam Cinema and Literature

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+Welcome to our lesson on '''Present Tense Verbs''' in Malayalam! Understanding how to use present tense verbs is crucial for building sentences and expressing actions occurring right now. This lesson will provide you with the foundational skills needed to form simple sentences, making your communication in Malayalam more vibrant and effective.
+'''Importance of Present Tense Verbs'''
+Present tense verbs are essential in everyday communication. They allow you to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions that occur regularly. Mastering this aspect of grammar will enable you to express your thoughts clearly and engage in conversations confidently.
+In this lesson, we will cover:
+* An overview of present tense verbs in Malayalam.
+* The structure of present tense sentences.
+* Examples to illustrate their usage.
+* Exercises to practice what you've learned.
-<div class="pg_page_title">Malayalam Grammar → Basic Sentence Structure → Present Tense Verbs</div>
+Let's dive in!
 __TOC__
-As a Malayalam language teacher, I believe that one of the most important things you can learn in Malayalam grammar is the present tense verbs. As a complete beginner, this can seem like a daunting task, but fear not, I am here to guide you through it with cultural information and interesting facts.
+=== Overview of Present Tense Verbs ===
+Present tense verbs in Malayalam reflect actions that are happening now. Unlike English, which has a more straightforward structure, Malayalam incorporates various forms and endings based on the subject pronoun involved.
-==What are Present Tense Verbs?==
+== Structure of Present Tense Verbs
-The present tense is used to describe something that is currently happening or ongoing. The present tense verbs in Malayalam are no different. In Malayalam, verbs change depending on the subject of the sentence, meaning that you need to learn the different subject pronouns before starting to use present tense verbs.
+In Malayalam, the structure generally follows this format:
-==Subject Pronouns==
+* '''Subject Pronoun + Verb + Object/Complement'''
-Before we dive into present tense verbs, let's discuss subject pronouns. Subject pronouns in Malayalam are essential to form sentences with verbs. This is because the verb changes depending on the subject pronoun.
+Here's a quick breakdown of how to form present tense verbs:
-Malayalam has different subject pronouns for singular and plural subjects. They are:
+. '''Identify the Subject''': The person or thing performing the action.
-* ഞാൻ (njaan) - I
+. '''Choose the Correct Verb Form''': The verb will change based on the subject.
-* നീ (nee) - You (singular)
-* അവൻ (avan) - He
-* അവള്‍ (aval) - She
-* അവൾ (avul) - They (Feminine)
-* അവര്‍ (avar) - They (Masculine)
-Note: These subject pronouns are specific to formal Malayalam. Colloquial Malayalam tends to use contracted forms.
+. '''Add the Object or Complement''': What is being acted upon or described.
-==Present Tense Verb Endings==
+== Examples of Present Tense Verbs
-Once you know the subject pronoun, you can follow these endings to form present tense verbs in Malayalam:
+Let’s look at some examples to make this clearer. We will use common verbs to illustrate how they adapt based on the subject pronoun.
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Subject !! Ending
+! Malayalam !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| ഞാൻ എഴുതുന്നു || ñān ezhuthunnu || I write
+|-
+| നീ എഴുതുന്നു || nī ezhuthunnu || You write (singular)
+|-
+| അവൻ എഴുതുന്നു || avaṉ ezhuthunnu || He writes
+|-
+| അവൾ എഴുതുന്നു || avaḷ ezhuthunnu || She writes
+|-
+| അവർ എഴുതുന്നു || avar ezhuthunnu || They write
+|-
+| നാം എഴുതുന്നു || nām ezhuthunnu || We write
+|-
+| നിങ്ങൾ എഴുതുന്നു || niṅṅaḷ ezhuthunnu || You write (plural/formal)
+|-
+| ഞാൻ വായിക്കുന്നു || ñān vāyikkunnu || I read
+|-
+| നീ വായിക്കുന്നു || nī vāyikkunnu || You read (singular)
+|-
+| അവൻ വായിക്കുന്നു || avaṉ vāyikkunnu || He reads
+|-
+| അവൾ വായിക്കുന്നു || avaḷ vāyikkunnu || She reads
 |-
-| ഞാൻ (njaan) || -എന്ന് (ennum)
+| അവർ വായിക്കുന്നു || avar vāyikkunnu || They read
+|-
+| നാം വായിക്കുന്നു || nām vāyikkunnu || We read
+|-
+| നിങ്ങൾ വായിക്കുന്നു || niṅṅaḷ vāyikkunnu || You read (plural/formal)
 |-
-| നീ (nee) || -ത്തു (ttu)
+| ഞാൻ പാടുന്നു || ñān pāṭunnu || I sing
 |-
-| അവൻ (avan) || -ഉക (uka)
+| നീ പാടുന്നു || nī pāṭunnu || You sing (singular)
 |-
-| അവള്‍ (aval) || -ഉക (uka)
+| അവൻ പാടുന്നു || avaṉ pāṭunnu || He sings
 |-
-| അവൾ (avul) || -കൾ (kaL)
+| അവൾ പാടുന്നു || avaḷ pāṭunnu || She sings
 |-
-| അവര്‍ (avar) || -കൾ (kaL)
+| അവർ പാടുന്നു || avar pāṭunnu || They sing
+|-
+| നാം പാടുന്നു || nām pāṭunnu || We sing
+|-
+| നിങ്ങൾ പാടുന്നു || niṅṅaḷ pāṭunnu || You sing (plural/formal)
 |}
-Note: There is no present tense verb ending for the subject അവൽ (aval), as it is considered colloquial Malayalam.
+As you can see from the table above, the verb endings change based on the subject. This is a key difference from English, where the verb remains largely unchanged.
-==Examples==
+=== Practical Applications ===
-Now that we know the subject pronouns and the verb endings used to form present tense verbs in Malayalam let's learn how to use them in sentences.
+Now that we've covered the structure and examples, let's look at how we can apply this knowledge in real-life scenarios. Below are several practice exercises designed to help you use present tense verbs in sentences.
-===Example 1: ഞാൻ കൂടി ചെയ്തു (Njaan koodi cheythu)===
+==== Exercises ====
-This sentence means "I did it together". To form this sentence, start with the subject pronoun for "I," which is "ഞാൻ (njaan)." Then, add the present tense verb ending "-എന്ന് (ennum)," which is added to the end of the verb root "ചെയ്യു (cheyyu)" to get "ചെയ്തു (cheythu)." Finally, add the word "കൂടി (koodi)" which means "together." The sentence forms as "ഞാൻ കൂടി ചെയ്തു (Njaan koodi cheythu)" which stands for "I did it together".
+. '''Fill in the Blanks'''
-===Example 2: അവൻ കഴിയുന്നു (Avan kuzhiyunn)===
+Complete the sentences with the correct present tense verb form.
-This sentence means "He is eating". To form this sentence, start with the subject pronoun for "he" which is "അവൻ (avan)." Then, add the present tense verb ending "-ഉക (uka)," which is added to the end of the verb root "കഴിക്കു (kazhikkuka)" to get "കഴിയുന്നു (kuzhiyunn)." The sentence forms as "അവൻ കഴിയുന്നു (Avan kuzhiyunn)" which stands for "He is eating".
+* ഞാൻ (to eat) ______.
-==Practice==
+* നിങ്ങൾ (to play) ______.
-Now it's your turn to practice! Use the subject pronouns and present tense verb endings you learned to construct sentences in Malayalam. Try to use different verbs and subjects to practice your skills.
+* അവർ (to study) ______.
-* ഞാൻ _______________ പഠിക്കുന്നു (njaan [verb] pattikunnu) - I am studying
+. '''Translate to Malayalam'''
-* നീ _______________ വന്നു (nee [verb] vannu) - You have come
-* അവള്‍ _______________ എന്ന് പറയുന്നു (aval [verb] ennum parayunnu) - She is saying it now
-* അവൾ _______________ പോകുന്നു (avul [verb] pokunnu) - They are going
-* അവര്‍ _______________ മലയാളം പഠിക്കുന്നു (avar [verb] Malayalam pattikunnu) - They are learning Malayalam.
-Congratulations, you have now learned how to use present tense verbs in Malayalam. Practice it as much as possible to gain mastery in this area.
+Translate the following sentences into Malayalam:
+* I drink water.
+* He plays cricket.
+* They write letters.
+. '''Identify the Subject'''
+Read the following sentences and identify the subject pronoun:
+* അവൾ പാടുന്നു.
+* നാം പഠിക്കുന്നു.
+* നിങ്ങൾ വരുന്നു.
+. '''Create Your Sentences'''
+Using the verbs from our earlier examples, create your own sentences in Malayalam. Aim for at least five sentences.
+. '''Choose the Right Verb'''
+Choose the correct present tense verb to match the subject:
+* (I/You/He) ______ (to read) a book.
+* (They/We) ______ (to sing) a song.
+. '''Conjugation Practice'''
+Conjugate the verb "to write" for all the subject pronouns.
+. '''Matching Exercise'''
+Match the following subjects with the correct verb forms.
+* 1. ഞാൻ     a. പാടുന്നു
+* 2. അവർ     b. എഴുതുന്നു
+* 3. അവൻ     c. വായിക്കുന്നു
+. '''Correct the Sentences'''
+Identify and correct the mistakes in the following sentences:
+* ഞാൻ വായിക്കുന്നു. (should be "I read")
+* അവൾ പാടുന്നു. (should be "She sings")
+* അവർ എഴുതുന്നു. (should be "They write")
+. '''Dialogue Creation'''
+Write a short dialogue between two friends using present tense verbs. Aim for at least 5 exchanges.
+. '''Group Activity'''
+In pairs or small groups, act out a scenario using present tense verbs. It could be a conversation at a café, a classroom setting, or any other context.
+==== Solutions and Explanations ====
+. '''Fill in the Blanks'''
+* ഞാൻ (to eat) '''കഴിഞ്ഞു'''.
+* നിങ്ങൾ (to play) '''കളിക്കുന്നു'''.
+* അവർ (to study) '''പഠിക്കുന്നു'''.
+. '''Translate to Malayalam'''
+* I drink water. → ഞാൻ വെള്ളം കുടിക്കുന്നു.
+* He plays cricket. → അവൻ ക്രിക്കറ്റ് കളിക്കുന്നു.
+* They write letters. → അവർ കത്ത് എഴുതുന്നു.
+. '''Identify the Subject'''
+* അവൾ → She
+* നാം → We
+* നിങ്ങൾ → You (plural/formal)
+. '''Create Your Sentences'''
+* Example sentences could include:
+* ഞാൻ പാചകം ചെയ്യുന്നു. (I cook.)
+* അവൻ സഞ്ചാരം ചെയ്യുന്നു. (He travels.)
+* അവർ സിനിമ കാണുന്നു. (They watch a movie.)
+. '''Choose the Right Verb'''
+* I (to read) '''വായിക്കുന്നു''' a book.
+* They (to sing) '''പാടുന്നു''' a song.
+. '''Conjugation Practice'''
+* I write - ഞാൻ എഴുതുന്നു
+* You write - നീ എഴുതുന്നു
+* He writes - അവൻ എഴുതുന്നു
+* She writes - അവൾ എഴുതുന്നു
+* They write - അവർ എഴുതുന്നു
+* We write - നാം എഴുതുന്നു
+* You (plural) write - നിങ്ങൾ എഴുതുന്നു
+. '''Matching Exercise'''
+* 1. ഞാൻ → b. എഴുതുന്നു
+* 2. അവർ → a. പാടുന്നു
+* 3. അവൻ → c. വായിക്കുന്നു
+. '''Correct the Sentences'''
+* Corrected:
+* ഞാൻ വായിക്കുന്നു.
+* അവൾ പാടുന്നു.
+* അവർ എഴുതുന്നു.
+. '''Dialogue Creation'''
+* Example Dialogue:
+* Friend 1: "നിങ്ങൾ എന്തു ചെയ്യുന്നു?" (What are you doing?)
+* Friend 2: "ഞാൻ പുസ്തകം വായിക്കുകയാണ്." (I am reading a book.)
+* Friend 1: "നിങ്ങൾക്ക് എങ്ങനെ പോകുന്നു?" (How are you?)
+* Friend 2: "ഞാൻ നന്നായി ആണ്!" (I am good!)
+. '''Group Activity'''
+* Example Scenario:
+* At a café:
+* Person 1: "ഞാൻ കാപ്പി കഴിക്കുന്നു." (I am having coffee.)
+* Person 2: "ഞാൻ ചായ കഴിക്കുന്നു." (I am having tea.)
+By practicing these exercises, you'll reinforce your understanding of present tense verbs in Malayalam. Remember, practice makes perfect!
+As we wrap up this lesson, I encourage you to keep experimenting with present tense verbs in your daily conversations. The more you use them, the more natural they will feel.
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-|title=Malayalam Grammar → Basic Sentence Structure → Present Tense Verbs
-|keywords=Malayalam Grammar, Malayalam language, Present Tense, Malayalam Script
+|title=Learn Present Tense Verbs in Malayalam
-|description=In this lesson, you will learn the present tense verbs and subject pronouns used in Malayalam language. With examples and practice, you will be able to master this area of Malayalam grammar with cultural information and interesting facts.
+|keywords=Malayalam grammar, present tense verbs, Malayalam language learning, beginner Malayalam, Malayalam sentences
+|description=In this lesson, you will learn how to use present tense verbs in Malayalam sentences, with examples and exercises to enhance your understanding.
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+==Videos==
-==Related Lessons==
+===Spoken English Class in Malayalam Simple Present Tense - YouTube===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ab0Qhrd1njU</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam_grammar Malayalam grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://www.glossa-journal.org/article/id/6368/ Krishnan | Unlocking the verbal spine in Malayalam: Past tense is ...]
+==Other Lessons==
 * [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
 * [[Language/Malayalam/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
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-==Sources==
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malayalam_grammar Malayalam grammar - Wikipedia]
-* [https://www.glossa-journal.org/article/id/6368/ Krishnan | Unlocking the verbal spine in Malayalam: Past tense is ...]
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