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As a Ukrainian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, I believe that learning the past tense is a crucial step towards mastering the Ukrainian language. In this lesson, we will cover how to form and use the past tense in Ukrainian, including regular and irregular verbs. We will practice using the past tense in sentences and conversations, as well as provide some interesting cultural information about Ukrainian language and traditions. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use the past tense to express yourself in Ukrainian.
== Introduction ==
 
== What is the Past Tense in Ukrainian? ==


The past tense is a grammatical tense used to describe an action or event that has already happened. In Ukrainian, there are two types of past tense: the perfective past and the imperfective past. The perfective past is used to describe a completed action, while the imperfective past is used to describe an ongoing action in the past.  
In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use the past tense in Ukrainian. The past tense is used to talk about actions or events that have already happened. Mastering the past tense is essential for expressing yourself fluently in Ukrainian and understanding conversations with native speakers.


In this lesson, we will focus on the imperfective past because it is used more frequently in everyday conversation.
== Regular Verbs ==


== How to Form the Past Tense in Ukrainian ==
To form the past tense for regular verbs in Ukrainian, you need to follow a specific pattern. The ending of the verb changes based on the gender and number of the subject. Here is an overview of how to form the past tense for regular verbs:


The past tense in Ukrainian is formed by adding a suffix to the verb stem. The suffix depends on the grammatical person, number, and gender of the subject.
=== Masculine Singular ===


Here is a table that shows the suffixes used to form the imperfective past tense in Ukrainian:
For masculine singular subjects, add the suffix "-в" to the verb stem. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Person/Number !! Suffix
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Я (I) || -в/-ла/-ло/-ли/-ли
| чита́в || chee-TAHV || read (masculine singular)
|-
|-
| Ти (You - singular) || -в/-ла/-ло/-ли/-ли
| говори́в || go-vo-REEV || spoke (masculine singular)
|}
 
=== Feminine Singular ===
 
For feminine singular subjects, add the suffix "-ла" to the verb stem. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Він, вона, воно (He, She, It) || -в/-ла/-ло/-ли/-ли
| чита́ла || chee-TAH-la || read (feminine singular)
|-
|-
| Ми (We) || -ли/-ли/-ли/-ли/-ли
| говори́ла || go-vo-REE-la || spoke (feminine singular)
|}
 
=== Neuter Singular ===
 
For neuter singular subjects, add the suffix "-ло" to the verb stem. Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ви (You - plural) || -ли/-ли/-ли/-ли/-ли
| чита́ло || chee-TAH-lo || read (neuter singular)
|-
|-
| Вони (They) || -ли/-ли/-ли/-ли/-ли
| говори́ло || go-vo-REE-lo || spoke (neuter singular)
|}
|}


To form the past tense, we need to take the verb stem and add the appropriate suffix. For example, let's take the verb "говорити" (to speak) and conjugate it in the imperfective past tense:
=== Plural ===
 
For all plural subjects, add the suffix "-ли" to the verb stem. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Person/Number !! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Я (I) || говорив || hovoryv || spoke
| чита́ли || chee-TAH-ly || read (plural)
|-
|-
| Ти (You - singular) || говорив || hovoryv || spoke
| говори́ли || go-vo-REE-ly || spoke (plural)
|}
 
== Irregular Verbs ==
 
In addition to regular verbs, Ukrainian also has a number of irregular verbs that don't follow the standard pattern for forming the past tense. These verbs have unique conjugation patterns that need to be memorized. Here are some examples of irregular verbs in the past tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Ukrainian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Він (He) || говорив || hovoryv || spoke
| бу́ти || BOO-ty || was/were
|-
|-
| Вона (She) || говорила || hovoryla || spoke
| мати́ || MAH-ty || had
|-
|-
| Ми (We) || говорили || hovoryly || spoke
| роби́ти || ro-BY-ty || did/made
|-
| Ви (You - plural) || говорили || hovoryly || spoke
|-
| Вони (They) || говорили || hovoryly || spoke
|}
|}


As you can see, the suffixes change depending on the gender and number of the subject. It's important to note that each verb has its own stem and may require additional changes to the suffix depending on the verb type.  
== Using the Past Tense ==
 
Now that you know how to form the past tense in Ukrainian, it's time to learn how to use it in sentences and conversations. Here are some examples:


== Irregular Verbs in the Past Tense ==
* Я чита́в кни́гу вчора́. (I read a book yesterday.)
* Вона говори́ла зі мно́ю вчора́. (She spoke with me yesterday.)
* Ми роби́ли дома́шнє завда́ння. (We did the homework.)


Just like in English, there are some verbs in Ukrainian that do not follow the regular pattern for forming the past tense. These verbs are called irregular verbs. Here are some examples of irregular verbs in the past tense:
In Ukrainian, the past tense is often used to talk about completed actions or events in the past. It is also used to express past habits or states. By practicing using the past tense in different contexts, you will become more comfortable and confident in your Ukrainian language skills.


* Бути (to be) - був/була/було/були/були (для всіх осіб)
== Conclusion ==
* Мати (to have) - мав/мала/мало/мали/мали (для всіх осіб)
* Їсти (to eat) - їв/їла/їло/їли/їли
* Пити (to drink) - пив/пила/пило/пили/пили
* Давати (to give) - дав/дала/дало/дали/дали
* Брати (to take) - брав/брала/брало/брали/брали


It's important to memorize these irregular verbs because they do not follow the regular pattern for forming the past tense.
Congratulations! You have learned how to form and use the past tense in Ukrainian. Remember to practice using the past tense in sentences and conversations to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will explore another important verb tense: the future tense.


== Using the Past Tense in Sentences ==
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Now that we have learned how to form the past tense in Ukrainian, let's practice using it in sentences. Here are some examples:
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* Вчора я говорив із моїм другом. (Yesterday, I spoke with my friend.)
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* Ти говорила, що не зрозуміла мене. (You said that you didn't understand me.)
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* Я не знав, що робити. (I didn't know what to do.)
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* Вона дала мені цікаву книгу. (She gave me an interesting book.)
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* Ми їли смачну піцу у вчорашньому ресторані. (We ate delicious pizza at yesterday's restaurant.)
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* Вони брали участь у конференції. (They participated in the conference.)


It's important to note that in Ukrainian, there is no equivalent to the English word "did" to form questions in the past tense. Instead, we use the same verb form as in a normal sentence, but with a rising intonation at the end to indicate a question. For example:
==Videos==


* Ти говорила з нимі? (Did you speak with them?)
===The Past Tense in Ukrainian - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUx5xUfABIc</youtube>


== Ukrainian Culture and Traditions ==
===Learn Ukrainian. Past tense - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W2J3jCqN2HI</youtube>


The Ukrainian language is deeply rooted in the country's culture and traditions. Learning the language means learning about Ukraine's rich history, customs, and way of life. Here are some interesting facts about Ukrainian language and culture:
===Ukrainian lesson 6. "I HAVE" in Past & Future Tenses - YouTube===
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KnxqmJK1hnM</youtube>


* Ukrainian is the second most spoken Slavic language in the world, after Russian.
===Ukrainian Past in English Tenses (based on the verb "працював ...===
* Ukrainian is an official language of Ukraine, alongside Russian.
<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojoEvOqkibc</youtube>
* Ukraine is known for its traditional dance, music, and folk art.
* Popular Ukrainian dishes include borscht, varenyky, and holubtsi.
* Ukraine is home to many historic castles and cathedrals, including the famous Kyiv Pechersk Lavra monastery.
* Ukrainian celebrated its first Independence Day on August 24th, 1991, after gaining independence from the Soviet Union.


Learning Ukrainian means immersing yourself in a vibrant and diverse culture with a rich history and traditions.


== Practice Exercise ==


Let's practice using the past tense in Ukrainian with the following sentence:
==Sources==
* [https://www.ukrainianlessons.com/grammar-past-tense/ Минулий час - Past tense in Ukrainian - Ukrainian Lessons]
* [https://www.ukrainianlanguage.org.uk/read/unit08/page8-1.htm Tenses in Ukrainian]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ukrainian_grammar Ukrainian grammar - Wikipedia]


"Yesterday, I went for a walk in the park."


Translate this sentence into Ukrainian using the past tense and write your answer in the comments below.


== Conclusion ==
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Verb-to-work|Verb to work]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Verbs---Future-Tense|Verbs Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/how-to-use-numerals-and-nouns-in-pairs|how to use numerals and nouns in pairs]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Verb-to-like|Verb to like]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Verbs---Reflexive-and-Imperative|Verbs Reflexive and Imperative]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Verbs---Present-Tense|Verbs Present Tense]]
* [[Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Pronoun|Pronoun]]


In this lesson, we learned how to form and use the past tense in Ukrainian, including regular and irregular verbs. We also practiced using the past tense in sentences and conversations. Remember to memorize the irregular verbs and to keep practicing using the past tense in everyday conversations. By mastering the past tense, you will be one step closer to achieving fluency in Ukrainian.


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Ukrainian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Verbs and Tenses → Past Tense

Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you will learn how to form and use the past tense in Ukrainian. The past tense is used to talk about actions or events that have already happened. Mastering the past tense is essential for expressing yourself fluently in Ukrainian and understanding conversations with native speakers.

Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

To form the past tense for regular verbs in Ukrainian, you need to follow a specific pattern. The ending of the verb changes based on the gender and number of the subject. Here is an overview of how to form the past tense for regular verbs:

Masculine Singular[edit | edit source]

For masculine singular subjects, add the suffix "-в" to the verb stem. Here are some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
чита́в chee-TAHV read (masculine singular)
говори́в go-vo-REEV spoke (masculine singular)

Feminine Singular[edit | edit source]

For feminine singular subjects, add the suffix "-ла" to the verb stem. Here are some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
чита́ла chee-TAH-la read (feminine singular)
говори́ла go-vo-REE-la spoke (feminine singular)

Neuter Singular[edit | edit source]

For neuter singular subjects, add the suffix "-ло" to the verb stem. Here are some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
чита́ло chee-TAH-lo read (neuter singular)
говори́ло go-vo-REE-lo spoke (neuter singular)

Plural[edit | edit source]

For all plural subjects, add the suffix "-ли" to the verb stem. Here are some examples:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
чита́ли chee-TAH-ly read (plural)
говори́ли go-vo-REE-ly spoke (plural)

Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

In addition to regular verbs, Ukrainian also has a number of irregular verbs that don't follow the standard pattern for forming the past tense. These verbs have unique conjugation patterns that need to be memorized. Here are some examples of irregular verbs in the past tense:

Ukrainian Pronunciation English
бу́ти BOO-ty was/were
мати́ MAH-ty had
роби́ти ro-BY-ty did/made

Using the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

Now that you know how to form the past tense in Ukrainian, it's time to learn how to use it in sentences and conversations. Here are some examples:

  • Я чита́в кни́гу вчора́. (I read a book yesterday.)
  • Вона говори́ла зі мно́ю вчора́. (She spoke with me yesterday.)
  • Ми роби́ли дома́шнє завда́ння. (We did the homework.)

In Ukrainian, the past tense is often used to talk about completed actions or events in the past. It is also used to express past habits or states. By practicing using the past tense in different contexts, you will become more comfortable and confident in your Ukrainian language skills.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have learned how to form and use the past tense in Ukrainian. Remember to practice using the past tense in sentences and conversations to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will explore another important verb tense: the future tense.

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


Greetings and Introductions


The Ukrainian Alphabet and Pronunciation


Numbers and Time


Nouns and Gender


Family and Relationships


Pronouns and Possessives


Food and Dining


Verbs and Tenses


Travel and Transportation


Adjectives and Adverbs


Hobbies and Leisure


Ukrainian Traditions and Holidays


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Shopping and Services


Ukrainian Cuisine

Videos[edit | edit source]

The Past Tense in Ukrainian - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Learn Ukrainian. Past tense - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Ukrainian lesson 6. "I HAVE" in Past & Future Tenses - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Ukrainian Past in English Tenses (based on the verb "працював ...[edit | edit source]


Sources[edit | edit source]


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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