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In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of verb conjugation in Catalan, a fundamental aspect of the language that allows us to express actions, states, and occurrences. Whether you are chatting with friends, ordering at a restaurant, or writing a message, mastering verb conjugation will empower you to communicate effectively.


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Verb conjugation can seem daunting at first, but don’t worry! We will break it down into manageable parts. We will start by looking at the present tense of regular verbs, then we’ll delve into some of the most common irregular verbs. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to use verbs in the present tense, along with some practice exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned.


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As a beginner in Catalan, one of the most important topics to learn is verb conjugation. In this lesson, we will explore the present tense of regular verbs and the most common irregular verbs.  
=== The Importance of Verb Conjugation ===
 
Verb conjugation is essential in Catalan because it allows you to indicate who is performing an action and when that action is taking place. In English, we often rely on auxiliary verbs and word order to convey this information, but in Catalan, the verb endings change according to the subject pronoun. This makes understanding and correctly using verb conjugation vital for effective communication.
 
=== Structure of the Lesson ===
 
1. '''Regular Verbs in the Present Tense'''
 
* Overview of conjugation patterns


== Regular verbs in the present tense ==
* Examples of regular verbs
Regular verbs in Catalan are relatively simple to conjugate in the present tense. To conjugate a regular verb in the present tense, take the infinitive form of the verb and add the appropriate ending based on the subject pronoun.


Here are the endings for the present tense of regular verbs in Catalan:
2. '''Common Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense'''
 
* Overview of irregularities
 
* Examples of irregular verbs
 
3. '''Practice Exercises'''
 
* A variety of exercises to reinforce learning
 
=== Regular Verbs in the Present Tense ===
 
In Catalan, regular verbs are divided into three main categories based on their endings: '''-ar''', '''-er''', and '''-ir'''. Each category has its own set of conjugation rules in the present tense.
 
==== Regular -ar Verbs ====
 
Let's start with the regular '''-ar''' verbs. The conjugation pattern is as follows:
 
1. '''jo''' (I) -o
 
2. '''tu''' (you, singular informal) -es
 
3. '''ell/ella/vostè''' (he/she/you, singular formal) -a
 
4. '''nosaltres''' (we) -em
 
5. '''vosaltres''' (you, plural informal) -eu
 
6. '''ells/elles/vostès''' (they/you, plural formal) -en
 
Here's a table with some examples of regular '''-ar''' verbs in the present tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Subject pronoun !! Ending
 
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Jo (I) || -o
 
| parlar || pərˈlar || to speak
 
|-
|-
| Tu (You) || -es
 
| ballar || bəˈʎar || to dance
 
|-
|-
| Ell/Ella/Vostè (He/She/You formal) || -a
 
| treballar || trəβaˈʎar || to work
 
|-
 
| estudiar || əstuˈdiar || to study
 
|-
 
| mirar || miˈrar || to look
 
|}
 
==== Regular -er Verbs ====
 
Now, let's look at the regular '''-er''' verbs. The conjugation pattern for '''-er''' verbs is:
 
1. '''jo''' -o
 
2. '''tu''' -es
 
3. '''ell/ella/vostè''' -e
 
4. '''nosaltres''' -em
 
5. '''vosaltres''' -eu
 
6. '''ells/elles/vostès''' -en
 
Here’s a table with some examples of regular '''-er''' verbs:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| Nosaltres (We) || -em
 
| menjar || mɛnˈdʒar || to eat
 
|-
|-
| Vosaltres (You all) || -eu
 
| beure || ˈβeu̯ɾə || to drink
 
|-
|-
| Els/Elles/Vostès (They/You all formal) || -en
 
| vendre || ˈvɛn.dɾə || to sell
 
|-
 
| llegir || ʎəˈʒiɾ || to read
 
|-
 
| córrer || ˈkɔɾə || to run
 
|}
 
==== Regular -ir Verbs ====
 
Lastly, let’s examine the regular '''-ir''' verbs. The conjugation pattern is:
 
1. '''jo''' -o
 
2. '''tu''' -s
 
3. '''ell/ella/vostè''' -e
 
4. '''nosaltres''' -im
 
5. '''vosaltres''' -iu
 
6. '''ells/elles/vostès''' -en
 
Here’s a table with some examples of regular '''-ir''' verbs:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| escriure || əsˈkɾi.uɾə || to write
 
|-
 
| obrir || uˈβɾiɾ || to open
 
|-
 
| dormir || dorˈmiɾ || to sleep
 
|-
 
| decidir || də.siˈði || to decide
 
|-
 
| pujar || puˈʒaɾ || to climb
 
|}
|}


Note that these endings are added to the stem of the present tense, which is usually the infinitive form minus the -r ending. For example, the stem of the verb 'parlar' (to speak) is 'parl-', so the present tense conjugations would be:
=== Common Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense ===
 
While regular verbs follow predictable patterns, some verbs are irregular and don’t fit neatly into these rules. Let’s look at a few of the most common irregular verbs in the present tense.


- Jo (I) parlo
==== Ser (to be) ====
- Tu (You) parles
- Ell/Ella/Vostè (He/She/You formal) parla
- Nosaltres (We) parlem
- Vosaltres (You all) parleu
- Els/Elles/Vostès (They/You all formal) parlen


Here are some examples of regular verbs in the present tense:
The verb '''ser''' is used to describe identity and essential characteristics.


* escoltar (to listen):
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| escolto || es-ˈkolt-o || I listen
 
| jo sóc || ʒu sɔk || I am
 
|-
|-
| escoltes || es-ˈkolt-es || you listen (informal)
 
| tu ets || tu ɛts || you are
 
|-
|-
| escolta || es-ˈkolt-a || he/she/you (formal) listen
 
| ell/ella/vostè és || ɛʎ/ˈeʎa/ˈvɔs.te ɛs || he/she/you (formal) is
 
|-
|-
| escoltem || es-ˈkolt-em || we listen
 
| nosaltres som || nuˈzaltɾəs som || we are
 
|-
|-
| escolteu || es-kol-ˈtew || you all listen
 
| vosaltres sou || vuˈzal.tɾəs sow || you (plural) are
 
|-
|-
| escolten || es-ˈkolt-en || they/you (formal) listen
 
| ells/elles/vostès són || ɛʎs/ˈeʎəs/ˈvɔs.te sɔn || they/you (plural formal) are
 
|}
|}


* comprar (to buy):
==== Estar (to be) ====
 
The verb '''estar''' is used to describe temporary states and locations.
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| compro || kum-ˈpro || I buy
 
| jo estic || ʒu esˈtik || I am
 
|-
|-
| compres || kum-ˈpres || you buy (informal)
 
| tu estàs || tu ɛsˈtas || you are
 
|-
|-
| compra || ˈkɔm.pɾə || he/she/you (formal) buy
 
| ell/ella/vostè està || ɛʎ/ˈeʎa/ˈvɔs.te əsˈta || he/she/you (formal) is
 
|-
|-
| comprem || kum-ˈpɾem || we buy
 
| nosaltres estem || nuˈzaltɾəs əsˈtem || we are
 
|-
|-
| compreu || kum-ˈpɾew || you all buy
 
| vosaltres esteu || vuˈzal.tɾəs əsˈtew || you (plural) are
 
|-
|-
| compren || kum-ˈpɾen || they/you (formal) buy
 
| ells/elles/vostès estan || ɛʎs/ˈeʎəs/ˈvɔs.te əsˈtan || they/you (plural formal) are
 
|}
|}


== Irregular verbs in the present tense ==
==== Tenir (to have) ====
Irregular verbs in the present tense do not follow the regular conjugation pattern described above. Instead, they have slight changes to the stem or entirely different conjugations altogether.


Here are some of the most common irregular verbs in Catalan:
The verb '''tenir''' is used to express possession.


* ser (to be):
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| sóc || sɔk || I am
 
| jo tinc || ʒu tiŋk || I have
 
|-
|-
| ets || ets || you are (informal)
 
| tu tens || tu tɛn̪s || you have
 
|-
|-
| és|| ɛs || he/she/you (formal) are
 
| ell/ella/vostè té || ɛʎ/ˈeʎa/ˈvɔs.te te || he/she/you (formal) has
 
|-
|-
| som || sum || we are
 
| nosaltres tenim || nuˈzaltɾəs teˈnim || we have
 
|-
|-
| sou || sow || you all are
 
| vosaltres teniu || vuˈzal.tɾəs teˈniw || you (plural) have
 
|-
|-
| són || son || they/you (formal) are
 
| ells/elles/vostès tenen || ɛʎs/ˈeʎəs/ˈvɔs.te ˈtenɛn || they/you (plural formal) have
 
|}
|}


* anar (to go):
==== Anar (to go) ====
 
The verb '''anar''' indicates movement or direction.
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| vaig || vain || I go  
 
| jo vaig || ʒu vaɪ̯dʒ || I go
 
|-
|-
| vas || βəs || you go (informal)
 
| tu vas || tu vɑs || you go
 
|-
|-
| va || βa || he/she/you (formal) go
 
| ell/ella/vostè va || ɛʎ/ˈeʎa/ˈvɔs.te va || he/she/you (formal) goes
 
|-
|-
| anem || əˈnem || we go
 
| nosaltres anem || nuˈzaltɾəs əˈnem || we go
 
|-
|-
| aneu || əˈnɛw || you all go
 
| vosaltres aneu || vuˈzal.tɾəs əˈneʊ̯ || you (plural) go
 
|-
|-
| van || βən || they/you (formal) go
 
| ells/elles/vostès van || ɛʎs/ˈeʎəs/ˈvɔs.te vɑn || they/you (plural formal) go
 
|}
|}


* dir (to say/tell):
==== Fer (to do/make) ====
 
The verb '''fer''' is used to express actions and creations.
 
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| dic || dik || I say
 
| jo faig || ʒu faɪ̯dʒ || I do/make
 
|-
|-
| dius || diws || you say (informal)
 
| tu fas || tu fɑs || you do/make
 
|-
|-
| diu || diw || he/she/you (formal) say
 
| ell/ella/vostè fa || ɛʎ/ˈeʎa/ˈvɔs.te fa || he/she/you (formal) does/makes
 
|-
|-
| diem || ˈdi.jəm || we say
 
| nosaltres fem || nuˈzaltɾəs fɛm || we do/make
 
|-
|-
| dieu || diˈew || you all say
 
| vosaltres feu || vuˈzal.tɾəs fɛw || you (plural) do/make
 
|-
|-
| diuen || ˈdi.ən || they/you (formal) say
 
| ells/elles/vostès fan || ɛʎs/ˈeʎəs/ˈvɔs.te fan || they/you (plural formal) do/make
 
|}
|}


By mastering the present tense of regular and irregular verbs, you will be able to communicate basic information about yourself and your surroundings in Catalan. Keep practicing and learning, and you will soon be ready to move on to more advanced tenses and topics!
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you have learned about regular and irregular verbs, it’s time to practice! Below are some exercises to help reinforce your understanding.
 
1. '''Conjugate the following regular -ar verbs in the present tense for all subject pronouns: (parlar, ballar, treballar)'''
 
2. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct present tense form of the verb: (menjar, beure, vendre)'''
 
3. '''Translate the following sentences into Catalan: “I eat”, “You drink”, “They sell”.'''
 
4. '''Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verbs ser and estar:'''
 
5. '''Identify the irregular verbs in this list and provide their present tense forms: (tenir, anar, fer, estudiar)'''
 
6. '''Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences: (jo ___ (parlar) amb el professor)'''
 
7. '''Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using at least five verbs in the present tense.'''
 
8. '''Match the subject pronouns with their correct verb forms for the following irregular verbs: (ser, estar, tenir)'''
 
9. '''Create your own sentences using the verbs from the table of irregular verbs.'''
 
10. '''Translate the following sentences to English: “Nosaltres som amics”, “Vosaltres teniu un cotxe”.'''
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
1. Regular -ar verb conjugations:
 
* parlar: jo parlo, tu parles, ell parla, nosaltres parlem, vosaltres parleu, ells parlen
 
* ballar: jo ballo, tu balles, ell balla, nosaltres ballem, vosaltres balleu, ells ballen
 
* treballar: jo treballo, tu treballes, ell treballa, nosaltres treballem, vosaltres treballeu, ells treballen
 
2. Fill in the blanks:
 
* Menjo (jo menjar)
 
* Bebe (tu beure)
 
* Venen (ells vendre)
 
3. Translations:
 
* “I eat” = “Jo menjo”
 
* “You drink” = “Tu beus”
 
* “They sell” = “Ells venen”
 
4. Complete the sentences:
 
* Jo sóc (ser) un estudiant.
 
* Ell està (estar) a casa.
 
5. Irregular verbs in the list:
 
* tenir: jo tinc, tu tens, ell té, nosaltres tenim, vosaltres teniu, ells tenen
 
* anar: jo vaig, tu vas, ell va, nosaltres anem, vosaltres aneu, ells van
 
* fer: jo faig, tu fas, ell fa, nosaltres fem, vosaltres feu, ells fan
 
6. Correct verb form: jo parlo amb el professor.
 
7. Sample paragraph:
 
* “Cada dia, jo em llevo, després menjo esmorzar i vaig a l’escola. A l’escola, estudio i parlo amb els amics.”
 
8. Matching subject pronouns:
 
* jo sóc, tu ets, ell/ella/vostè és, nosaltres som, vosaltres sou, ells/elles/vostès són
 
* jo estic, tu estàs, ell/ella/vostè està, nosaltres estem, vosaltres esteu, ells/elles/vostès estan
 
* jo tinc, tu tens, ell/ella/vostè té, nosaltres tenim, vosaltres teniu, ells/elles/vostès tenen
 
9. Sample sentences:
 
* Jo faig el dinar.
 
* Nosaltres anem a la platja.
 
10. Translations:
 
* “Nosaltres som amics” = “We are friends”


* Remember to take note of new vocabulary and verbs to add them to your repertoire.
* “Vosaltres teniu un cotxe” = “You (plural) have a car”
* Practice conjugating common verbs frequently to help cement it in your mind.
 
With this lesson complete, you should feel more confident in your understanding of verb conjugation in Catalan. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using what you’ve learned in your conversations and writing. Happy learning!


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* [https://www.britannica.com/topic/Catalan-language Catalan language | Britannica]






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Catalan → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Introduction to verb conjugation

In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of verb conjugation in Catalan, a fundamental aspect of the language that allows us to express actions, states, and occurrences. Whether you are chatting with friends, ordering at a restaurant, or writing a message, mastering verb conjugation will empower you to communicate effectively.

Verb conjugation can seem daunting at first, but don’t worry! We will break it down into manageable parts. We will start by looking at the present tense of regular verbs, then we’ll delve into some of the most common irregular verbs. By the end of this lesson, you’ll have a solid understanding of how to use verbs in the present tense, along with some practice exercises to reinforce what you’ve learned.

The Importance of Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Verb conjugation is essential in Catalan because it allows you to indicate who is performing an action and when that action is taking place. In English, we often rely on auxiliary verbs and word order to convey this information, but in Catalan, the verb endings change according to the subject pronoun. This makes understanding and correctly using verb conjugation vital for effective communication.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Regular Verbs in the Present Tense

  • Overview of conjugation patterns
  • Examples of regular verbs

2. Common Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense

  • Overview of irregularities
  • Examples of irregular verbs

3. Practice Exercises

  • A variety of exercises to reinforce learning

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

In Catalan, regular verbs are divided into three main categories based on their endings: -ar, -er, and -ir. Each category has its own set of conjugation rules in the present tense.

Regular -ar Verbs[edit | edit source]

Let's start with the regular -ar verbs. The conjugation pattern is as follows:

1. jo (I) -o

2. tu (you, singular informal) -es

3. ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, singular formal) -a

4. nosaltres (we) -em

5. vosaltres (you, plural informal) -eu

6. ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural formal) -en

Here's a table with some examples of regular -ar verbs in the present tense:

Catalan Pronunciation English
parlar pərˈlar to speak
ballar bəˈʎar to dance
treballar trəβaˈʎar to work
estudiar əstuˈdiar to study
mirar miˈrar to look

Regular -er Verbs[edit | edit source]

Now, let's look at the regular -er verbs. The conjugation pattern for -er verbs is:

1. jo -o

2. tu -es

3. ell/ella/vostè -e

4. nosaltres -em

5. vosaltres -eu

6. ells/elles/vostès -en

Here’s a table with some examples of regular -er verbs:

Catalan Pronunciation English
menjar mɛnˈdʒar to eat
beure ˈβeu̯ɾə to drink
vendre ˈvɛn.dɾə to sell
llegir ʎəˈʒiɾ to read
córrer ˈkɔɾə to run

Regular -ir Verbs[edit | edit source]

Lastly, let’s examine the regular -ir verbs. The conjugation pattern is:

1. jo -o

2. tu -s

3. ell/ella/vostè -e

4. nosaltres -im

5. vosaltres -iu

6. ells/elles/vostès -en

Here’s a table with some examples of regular -ir verbs:

Catalan Pronunciation English
escriure əsˈkɾi.uɾə to write
obrir uˈβɾiɾ to open
dormir dorˈmiɾ to sleep
decidir də.siˈði to decide
pujar puˈʒaɾ to climb

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

While regular verbs follow predictable patterns, some verbs are irregular and don’t fit neatly into these rules. Let’s look at a few of the most common irregular verbs in the present tense.

Ser (to be)[edit | edit source]

The verb ser is used to describe identity and essential characteristics.

Catalan Pronunciation English
jo sóc ʒu sɔk I am
tu ets tu ɛts you are
ell/ella/vostè és ɛʎ/ˈeʎa/ˈvɔs.te ɛs he/she/you (formal) is
nosaltres som nuˈzaltɾəs som we are
vosaltres sou vuˈzal.tɾəs sow you (plural) are
ells/elles/vostès són ɛʎs/ˈeʎəs/ˈvɔs.te sɔn they/you (plural formal) are

Estar (to be)[edit | edit source]

The verb estar is used to describe temporary states and locations.

Catalan Pronunciation English
jo estic ʒu esˈtik I am
tu estàs tu ɛsˈtas you are
ell/ella/vostè està ɛʎ/ˈeʎa/ˈvɔs.te əsˈta he/she/you (formal) is
nosaltres estem nuˈzaltɾəs əsˈtem we are
vosaltres esteu vuˈzal.tɾəs əsˈtew you (plural) are
ells/elles/vostès estan ɛʎs/ˈeʎəs/ˈvɔs.te əsˈtan they/you (plural formal) are

Tenir (to have)[edit | edit source]

The verb tenir is used to express possession.

Catalan Pronunciation English
jo tinc ʒu tiŋk I have
tu tens tu tɛn̪s you have
ell/ella/vostè té ɛʎ/ˈeʎa/ˈvɔs.te te he/she/you (formal) has
nosaltres tenim nuˈzaltɾəs teˈnim we have
vosaltres teniu vuˈzal.tɾəs teˈniw you (plural) have
ells/elles/vostès tenen ɛʎs/ˈeʎəs/ˈvɔs.te ˈtenɛn they/you (plural formal) have

Anar (to go)[edit | edit source]

The verb anar indicates movement or direction.

Catalan Pronunciation English
jo vaig ʒu vaɪ̯dʒ I go
tu vas tu vɑs you go
ell/ella/vostè va ɛʎ/ˈeʎa/ˈvɔs.te va he/she/you (formal) goes
nosaltres anem nuˈzaltɾəs əˈnem we go
vosaltres aneu vuˈzal.tɾəs əˈneʊ̯ you (plural) go
ells/elles/vostès van ɛʎs/ˈeʎəs/ˈvɔs.te vɑn they/you (plural formal) go

Fer (to do/make)[edit | edit source]

The verb fer is used to express actions and creations.

Catalan Pronunciation English
jo faig ʒu faɪ̯dʒ I do/make
tu fas tu fɑs you do/make
ell/ella/vostè fa ɛʎ/ˈeʎa/ˈvɔs.te fa he/she/you (formal) does/makes
nosaltres fem nuˈzaltɾəs fɛm we do/make
vosaltres feu vuˈzal.tɾəs fɛw you (plural) do/make
ells/elles/vostès fan ɛʎs/ˈeʎəs/ˈvɔs.te fan they/you (plural formal) do/make

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have learned about regular and irregular verbs, it’s time to practice! Below are some exercises to help reinforce your understanding.

1. Conjugate the following regular -ar verbs in the present tense for all subject pronouns: (parlar, ballar, treballar)

2. Fill in the blanks with the correct present tense form of the verb: (menjar, beure, vendre)

3. Translate the following sentences into Catalan: “I eat”, “You drink”, “They sell”.

4. Complete the following sentences using the correct form of the verbs ser and estar:

5. Identify the irregular verbs in this list and provide their present tense forms: (tenir, anar, fer, estudiar)

6. Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences: (jo ___ (parlar) amb el professor)

7. Write a short paragraph about your daily routine using at least five verbs in the present tense.

8. Match the subject pronouns with their correct verb forms for the following irregular verbs: (ser, estar, tenir)

9. Create your own sentences using the verbs from the table of irregular verbs.

10. Translate the following sentences to English: “Nosaltres som amics”, “Vosaltres teniu un cotxe”.

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1. Regular -ar verb conjugations:

  • parlar: jo parlo, tu parles, ell parla, nosaltres parlem, vosaltres parleu, ells parlen
  • ballar: jo ballo, tu balles, ell balla, nosaltres ballem, vosaltres balleu, ells ballen
  • treballar: jo treballo, tu treballes, ell treballa, nosaltres treballem, vosaltres treballeu, ells treballen

2. Fill in the blanks:

  • Menjo (jo menjar)
  • Bebe (tu beure)
  • Venen (ells vendre)

3. Translations:

  • “I eat” = “Jo menjo”
  • “You drink” = “Tu beus”
  • “They sell” = “Ells venen”

4. Complete the sentences:

  • Jo sóc (ser) un estudiant.
  • Ell està (estar) a casa.

5. Irregular verbs in the list:

  • tenir: jo tinc, tu tens, ell té, nosaltres tenim, vosaltres teniu, ells tenen
  • anar: jo vaig, tu vas, ell va, nosaltres anem, vosaltres aneu, ells van
  • fer: jo faig, tu fas, ell fa, nosaltres fem, vosaltres feu, ells fan

6. Correct verb form: jo parlo amb el professor.

7. Sample paragraph:

  • “Cada dia, jo em llevo, després menjo esmorzar i vaig a l’escola. A l’escola, estudio i parlo amb els amics.”

8. Matching subject pronouns:

  • jo sóc, tu ets, ell/ella/vostè és, nosaltres som, vosaltres sou, ells/elles/vostès són
  • jo estic, tu estàs, ell/ella/vostè està, nosaltres estem, vosaltres esteu, ells/elles/vostès estan
  • jo tinc, tu tens, ell/ella/vostè té, nosaltres tenim, vosaltres teniu, ells/elles/vostès tenen

9. Sample sentences:

  • Jo faig el dinar.
  • Nosaltres anem a la platja.

10. Translations:

  • “Nosaltres som amics” = “We are friends”
  • “Vosaltres teniu un cotxe” = “You (plural) have a car”

With this lesson complete, you should feel more confident in your understanding of verb conjugation in Catalan. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using what you’ve learned in your conversations and writing. Happy learning!

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


Introduction to Catalan


Greetings and Introductions


Articles and Nouns


Numbers and Time


Adjectives and Pronouns


Family and Relationships


Verbs and Tenses


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Catalan Culture

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