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Welcome to this lesson on '''Regular Verbs''' in Catalan! Understanding how to conjugate regular verbs is essential for expressing actions and events in the language. Whether you’re talking about what you did yesterday, what you’re doing today, or what you plan to do tomorrow, mastering these verbs will help you communicate more effectively.


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In this lesson, we will explore the importance of regular verbs in Catalan, how they are conjugated in the present, past, and future tenses, and provide plenty of examples to illustrate these concepts. We’ll also engage in some practice exercises to solidify your understanding.


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Regular verbs are the foundation of the Catalan language. In this lesson, you will learn how to conjugate regular verbs in the present, past, and future tenses. This will enable you to discuss actions and events in various contexts.  
=== The Importance of Regular Verbs ===
 
Regular verbs in Catalan follow specific patterns when conjugated, making them easier to learn compared to irregular verbs. By mastering these patterns, you will be able to communicate a wide range of actions. Regular verbs are classified into three groups based on their endings: -ar, -er, and -ir.
 
Learning to conjugate these verbs allows you to form basic sentences and express yourself in everyday situations, whether you are ordering food, asking for directions, or sharing your thoughts with friends.
 
=== Structure of the Lesson ===
 
1. '''Introduction to Regular Verbs'''
 
* Overview of regular verbs
 
* Importance in communication
 
2. '''Present Tense Conjugation'''
 
* Patterns for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs
 
* Examples
 
3. '''Past Tense Conjugation'''
 
* Patterns for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs
 
* Examples
 
4. '''Future Tense Conjugation'''
 
* Patterns for forming the future tense
 
* Examples
 
5. '''Practice Exercises'''
 
* Exercises to reinforce learning
 
* Detailed solutions and explanations
 
== Introduction to Regular Verbs ==
 
Regular verbs in Catalan are characterized by their predictable conjugation patterns. Understanding these patterns will help you form sentences with ease. The three main categories of regular verbs are:
 
* '''-ar verbs''' (e.g., "parlar" - to speak)
 
* '''-er verbs''' (e.g., "menjar" - to eat)
 
* '''-ir verbs''' (e.g., "viure" - to live)
 
Each of these categories follows a distinct pattern when conjugated in different tenses.
 
=== Present Tense Conjugation ===
 
In the present tense, regular verbs change their endings based on the subject pronoun. Let’s break down the conjugation patterns for each type of regular verb.
 
==== -ar Verbs ====
 
For -ar verbs, the endings change as follows:
 
* '''jo''' (I) → -o
 
* '''tu''' (you) → -es
 
* '''ell/ella''' (he/she) → -a
 
* '''nosaltres''' (we) → -em
 
* '''vosaltres''' (you all) → -eu
 
* '''ells/elles''' (they) → -en
 
Here’s a table with some examples of -ar verbs in the present tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| parlar || pərˈlar || to speak
 
|-
 
| jo parlo || ʒu ˈparlo || I speak
 
|-
 
| tu parles || tu ˈparles || you speak
 
|-
 
| ell parla || eʎ ˈparla || he speaks
 
|-
 
| nosaltres parlem || nuˈzaltɾəs pərˈlem || we speak
 
|-
 
| vosaltres parleu || vuˈzaltɾəs pərˈleu || you all speak
 
|-
 
| ells parlen || eʎs ˈparlen || they speak
 
|}
 
==== -er Verbs ====
 
For -er verbs, the endings change as follows:
 
* '''jo''' (I) → -o
 
* '''tu''' (you) → -s


== Present Tense ==
* '''ell/ella''' (he/she) → -e
The present tense is the most basic form of a verb. It is used to describe actions that are taking place now, or habits and routines. In Catalan, the present tense of regular verbs is formed as follows:
 
* '''nosaltres''' (we) → -em
 
* '''vosaltres''' (you all) → -eu
 
* '''ells/elles''' (they) → -en
 
Here’s a table with some examples of -er verbs in the present tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| menjar || mɛnˈd͡ʒaɾ || to eat
|-
| jo menjo || ʒu ˈmend͡ʒo || I eat
|-
| tu menges || tu ˈmeŋɡes || you eat
|-
| ell menja || eʎ ˈmend͡ʒa || he eats
|-
|-
| parlar || /pər'lər/ || to speak
 
| nosaltres mengem || nuˈzaltɾəs mɛnˈd͡ʒem || we eat
 
|-
|-
| menjar || /mən'ʒaɾ/ || to eat
 
| vosaltres mengeu || vuˈzaltɾəs mɛnˈd͡ʒeʊ || you all eat
 
|-
|-
| caminar || /kəmi'nar/ || to walk
 
| ells mengen || eʎs ˈmeŋɡen || they eat
 
|}
|}


To conjugate a regular verb in the present tense, follow these steps:
==== -ir Verbs ====
 
For -ir verbs, the endings change as follows:
 
* '''jo''' (I) → -o
 
* '''tu''' (you) → -s
 
* '''ell/ella''' (he/she) → -e
 
* '''nosaltres''' (we) → -im
 
* '''vosaltres''' (you all) → -iu
 
* '''ells/elles''' (they) → -en
 
Here’s a table with some examples of -ir verbs in the present tense:


1. Identify the verb stem. To do this, take the infinitive form of the verb and remove the suffix "-ar," "-er," or "-ir." For example, the verb stem for "parlar" (to speak) is "parl-."  
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2. Add the appropriate endings to the stem, depending on the subject of the sentence. The endings for regular verbs in the present tense are as follows:
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English


|-
|-
! Pronouns !! Verb endings
 
| viure || ˈbiuɾe || to live
 
|-
|-
| jo (I) || -o
 
| jo visc || ʒu ˈbisk || I live
 
|-
|-
| tu (you, informal) || -es
 
| tu vius || tu ˈbius || you live
 
|-
|-
| ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) || -a
 
| ell viu || eʎ ˈbju || he lives
 
|-
|-
| nosaltres (we) || -em
 
| nosaltres vivim || nuˈzaltɾəs biˈvim || we live
 
|-
|-
| vosaltres (you, plural) || -eu
 
| vosaltres viviu || vuˈzaltɾəs biˈju || you all live
 
|-
|-
| ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural) || -en
 
| ells viuen || eʎs ˈbjuən || they live
 
|}
|}


Here are some examples of regular verbs in the present tense:
== Past Tense Conjugation ==
 
The past tense in Catalan can be formed using the '''perfect tense''', which is commonly used for actions completed in the past. To form the perfect tense, you use the auxiliary verb '''"haver"''' plus the past participle of the main verb.
 
The past participles for regular verbs are formed as follows:
 
* For -ar verbs: replace -ar with -at
 
* For -er verbs: replace -er with -ut
 
* For -ir verbs: replace -ir with -it
 
Let’s take a look at how to conjugate these in the past tense.
 
==== Perfect Tense for -ar Verbs ====


* Jo parlo anglès. (I speak English.)
Here’s the structure:
* Tu menges una poma. (You are eating an apple.)
* Ell camina cap a la platja. (He is walking towards the beach.)
* Nosaltres parl em català. (We speak Catalan.)
* Vosaltres menj eu bé. (You all eat well.)
* Els estudiants estud ien a l'aula. (The students study in the classroom.)


== Past Tense ==
* '''jo he''' (I have) + past participle
The past tense is used to describe actions that have already happened. In Catalan, there are two main past tenses: the imperfect and the preterite.


The imperfect tense is used to describe ongoing, repeated, or habitual actions in the past. It is formed by adding the following endings to the verb stem:
* '''tu has''' (you have) + past participle
 
* '''ell/ella ha''' (he/she has) + past participle
 
* '''nosaltres hem''' (we have) + past participle
 
* '''vosaltres heu''' (you all have) + past participle
 
* '''ells/elles han''' (they have) + past participle
 
Example table with -ar verbs in the past tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Pronouns !! Verb endings
 
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| jo (I) || -ava
 
| parlar || pərˈlar || to speak
 
|-
|-
| tu (you, informal) || -aves
 
| jo he parlat || ʒu e ˈpaɾlat || I have spoken
 
|-
|-
| ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) || -ava
 
| tu has parlat || tu a ˈpaɾlat || you have spoken
 
|-
|-
| nosaltres (we) || -àvem
 
| ell ha parlat || eʎ a ˈpaɾlat || he has spoken
 
|-
 
| nosaltres hem parlat || nuˈzaltɾəs em ˈpaɾlat || we have spoken
 
|-
|-
| vosaltres (you, plural) || -àveu
 
| vosaltres heu parlat || vuˈzaltɾəs eʊ ˈpaɾlat || you all have spoken
 
|-
|-
| ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural) || -aven
 
| ells han parlat || eʎs an ˈpaɾlat || they have spoken
 
|}
|}


Here are some examples of regular verbs in the imperfect tense:
==== Perfect Tense for -er Verbs ====
 
Example table with -er verbs in the past tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
 
| menjar || mɛnˈd͡ʒaɾ || to eat
 
|-
 
| jo he menjat || ʒu e menˈd͡ʒat || I have eaten
 
|-
 
| tu has menjat || tu a menˈd͡ʒat || you have eaten
 
|-
 
| ell ha menjat || eʎ a menˈd͡ʒat || he has eaten
 
|-
 
| nosaltres hem menjat || nuˈzaltɾəs em menˈd͡ʒat || we have eaten
 
|-
 
| vosaltres heu menjat || vuˈzaltɾəs eʊ menˈd͡ʒat || you all have eaten
 
|-
 
| ells han menjat || eʎs an menˈd͡ʒat || they have eaten
 
|}


* Jo parl ava amb la meva mare cada dia. (I used to speak with my mother every day.)
==== Perfect Tense for -ir Verbs ====
* Tu menja ves una poma quan vas arribar. (You were eating an apple when you arrived.)
* Ell camin ava cap a l'estació. (He was walking towards the station.)
* Nosaltres parl àvem tota la nit. (We were speaking all night long.)
* Vosaltres menj àveu bé cada vegada que veniu aquí. (You all ate well every time you came here.)
* Els estudiants estud iaven durant les classes. (The students used to study during the classes.)


The preterite tense is used to describe actions that have been completed in the past. It is formed by adding the following endings to the verb stem:
Example table with -ir verbs in the past tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Pronouns !! Verb endings
 
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| jo (I) || -í
 
| viure || ˈbiuɾe || to live
 
|-
|-
| tu (you, informal) || -ares
 
| jo he viscut || ʒu e visˈkut || I have lived
 
|-
|-
| ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) || -à
 
| tu has viscut || tu a visˈkut || you have lived
 
|-
 
| ell ha viscut || eʎ a visˈkut || he has lived
 
|-
|-
| nosaltres (we) || àrem
 
| nosaltres hem viscut || nuˈzaltɾəs em visˈkut || we have lived
 
|-
|-
| vosaltres (you, plural) || -àreu
 
| vosaltres heu viscut || vuˈzaltɾəs eʊ visˈkut || you all have lived
 
|-
|-
| ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural) || -aren
 
| ells han viscut || eʎs an visˈkut || they have lived
 
|}
|}


Here are some examples of regular verbs in the preterite tense:
== Future Tense Conjugation ==
 
The future tense in Catalan can be formed using the auxiliary verb '''"anar"''' (to go) followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. This structure indicates what someone will do.
 
Here’s how to form the future tense:
 
* '''jo vaig a''' (I am going to) + infinitive
 
* '''tu vas a''' (you are going to) + infinitive
 
* '''ell/ella va a''' (he/she is going to) + infinitive
 
* '''nosaltres anem a''' (we are going to) + infinitive
 
* '''vosaltres aneu a''' (you all are going to) + infinitive


* Jo parl í amb ella ahir. (I spoke with her yesterday.)
* '''ells/elles van a''' (they are going to) + infinitive
* Tu menja res una poma fa 10 minuts. (You ate an apple 10 minutes ago.)
* Ell camin à pel parc ahir al vespre. (He walked through the park last evening.)
* Nosaltres parl àrem català a casa. (We spoke Catalan at home.)
* Vosaltres menj àreu tots junts al restaurant. (You all ate together at the restaurant.)
* Els estudiants estud iaren durant tota la setmana abans de l'examen. (The students studied during the whole week before the exam.)


== Future Tense ==
Example table for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the future tense:
The future tense is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. In Catalan, the future tense is formed by adding the following endings to the verb stem:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Pronouns !! Verb endings
 
! Catalan !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| jo (I) || -é
 
| parlar || pərˈlar || to speak
 
|-
|-
| tu (you, informal) || -às
 
| jo vaig a parlar || ʒu ˈvaɪd͡ʒ a pərˈlar || I am going to speak
 
|-
|-
| ell/ella/vostè (he/she/you, formal) || -à
 
| menjar || mɛnˈd͡ʒaɾ || to eat
 
|-
|-
| nosaltres (we) || -em
 
| jo vaig a menjar || ʒu ˈvaɪd͡ʒ a mɛnˈd͡ʒaɾ || I am going to eat
 
|-
|-
| vosaltres (you, plural) || -eu
 
| viure || ˈbiuɾe || to live
 
|-
|-
| ells/elles/vostès (they/you, plural) || -an
 
| jo vaig a viure || ʒu ˈvaɪd͡ʒ a ˈbiuɾe || I am going to live
 
|}
|}


Here are some examples of regular verbs in the future tense:
== Practice Exercises ==
 
Now that we’ve covered the conjugation of regular verbs in Catalan, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to help you practice.
 
=== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ===
 
Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
 
1. Jo ________ (parlar) anglès.
 
2. Ell ________ (menjar) una poma.
 
3. Nosaltres ________ (viure) a Barcelona.
 
4. Tu ________ (parlar) català molt bé.
 
5. ells ________ (menjar) a casa.
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. Jo parlo anglès.
 
2. Ell menja una poma.
 
3. Nosaltres vivim a Barcelona.
 
4. Tu parles català molt bé.
 
5. Ells mengen a casa.
 
=== Exercise 2: Conjugate the Verb ===
 
Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:
 
1. estudiar (to study)
 
2. córrer (to run)
 
3. decidir (to decide)
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. estudiar:
 
* jo estudio
 
* tu estudies
 
* ell estudia
 
* nosaltres estudiem
 
* vosaltres estudieu
 
* ells estudien
 
2. córrer:
 
* jo corro
 
* tu corres
 
* ell corre
 
* nosaltres correm
 
* vosaltres correu
 
* ells corren
 
3. decidir:
 
* jo decideixo
 
* tu decideixes
 
* ell decideix
 
* nosaltres decidim
 
* vosaltres decidiu
 
* ells decideixen
 
=== Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences ===
 
Translate the following sentences into Catalan.
 
1. We will eat at the restaurant.
 
2. They spoke yesterday.
 
3. You (plural) are going to study.
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. Nosaltres menjarem al restaurant.
 
2. Ells van parlar ahir.
 
3. Vosaltres aneu a estudiar.
 
=== Exercise 4: Choose the Correct Verb Form ===
 
Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.
 
1. Ell ________ (parlar) molt bé.
 
* a) parla
 
* b) parles
 
2. Nosaltres ________ (menjar) pizza.
 
* a) mengem
 
* b) menja
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. a) parla
 
2. a) mengem
 
=== Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences ===
 
Write five sentences using the verbs "parlar," "menjar," and "viure" in different tenses.
 
'''Example Answers:'''
 
1. Jo parlo amb els meus amics. (present)
 
2. Ells van menjar paella. (past)
 
3. Nosaltres vivirem a la platja. (future)
 
=== Exercise 6: Verb Matching ===
 
Match the verb with its English translation.
 
1. cantar
 
2. ballar
 
3. llegir
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. cantar - to sing
 
2. ballar - to dance
 
3. llegir - to read
 
=== Exercise 7: Verb Conjugation Challenge ===
 
Conjugate the following verbs in the past tense.
 
1. treballar (to work)
 
2. escriure (to write)
 
3. dormir (to sleep)
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. treballar:
 
* jo he treballat
 
* tu has treballat
 
* ell ha treballat
 
* nosaltres hem treballat
 
* vosaltres heu treballat
 
* ells han treballat
 
2. escriure:
 
* jo he escrit
 
* tu has escrit
 
* ell ha escrit
 
* nosaltres hem escrit
 
* vosaltres heu escrit
 
* ells han escrit
 
3. dormir:
 
* jo he dormit
 
* tu has dormit
 
* ell ha dormit
 
* nosaltres hem dormit
 
* vosaltres heu dormit
 
* ells han dormit
 
=== Exercise 8: Fill in the Future Tense ===
 
Complete the sentences with the future tense of the verb in parentheses.
 
1. Jo ________ (parlar) amb el professor.
 
2. Ells ________ (menjar) a la festa.
 
3. Nosaltres ________ (viure) a Europa.
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. Jo parlaré amb el professor.
 
2. Ells menjaran a la festa.
 
3. Nosaltres viurem a Europa.
 
=== Exercise 9: Identify the Verb Tenses ===
 
Identify the verb tense used in the following sentences.
 
1. Jo he menjat.
 
2. Nosaltres parlarem.
 
3. Ell viu a Madrid.
 
'''Solutions:'''
 
1. perfect tense (past)
 
2. future tense
 
3. present tense
 
=== Exercise 10: Create a Dialogue ===
 
Create a short dialogue between two people using at least three regular verbs in different tenses.
 
'''Example Dialogue:'''
 
A: Hola! Com estàs? 
 
B: Estic bé, gràcies! Ahir vaig menjar pizza. 


* Jo parl aré amb tu demà. (I will speak with you tomorrow.)
A: Mmm, a mi m'agrada menjar pizza també! 
* Tu menj aràs la paella de marisc. (You will eat the seafood paella.)
* Ell camin arà pel parc a les 3 de la tarda. (He will walk through the park at 3 in the afternoon.)
* Nosaltres parl arem de la situació a la reunió. (We will talk about the situation at the meeting.)
* Vosaltres menj areu en el restaurant més propp de l'hotel. (You all will eat at the nearest restaurant from the hotel.)
* Els estudiants estud ian per al següent examen. (The students will study for the next exam.)


== Conclusion ==
B: Demà parlarem sobre el projecte. 
In this lesson, you learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present, past, and future tenses. This will allow you to communicate in Catalan in various situations, such as discussing your daily routine or describing past events. With practice and dedication, you will be able to master regular verbs and move on to learning irregular verbs in the next lesson.
 
Congratulations on completing this lesson on regular verbs! Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using these verbs in conversation to enhance your fluency in Catalan.


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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catalan_verbs Catalan verbs - Wikipedia]
* [https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Appendix:Catalan_verbs Appendix:Catalan verbs - Wiktionary]
* [https://revistes.uab.cat/catJL/article/view/v4-vilaplana/132 View of Velar Verbs and Verbal Classes in Catalan]




==Related Lessons==
 
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Introduction-to-pronouns|Introduction to pronouns]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Introduction-to-pronouns|Introduction to pronouns]]
* [[Language/Catalan/Grammar/Past-tense-conjugation|Past tense conjugation]]
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Catalan → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Regular Verbs

Welcome to this lesson on Regular Verbs in Catalan! Understanding how to conjugate regular verbs is essential for expressing actions and events in the language. Whether you’re talking about what you did yesterday, what you’re doing today, or what you plan to do tomorrow, mastering these verbs will help you communicate more effectively.

In this lesson, we will explore the importance of regular verbs in Catalan, how they are conjugated in the present, past, and future tenses, and provide plenty of examples to illustrate these concepts. We’ll also engage in some practice exercises to solidify your understanding.

The Importance of Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Catalan follow specific patterns when conjugated, making them easier to learn compared to irregular verbs. By mastering these patterns, you will be able to communicate a wide range of actions. Regular verbs are classified into three groups based on their endings: -ar, -er, and -ir.

Learning to conjugate these verbs allows you to form basic sentences and express yourself in everyday situations, whether you are ordering food, asking for directions, or sharing your thoughts with friends.

Structure of the Lesson[edit | edit source]

1. Introduction to Regular Verbs

  • Overview of regular verbs
  • Importance in communication

2. Present Tense Conjugation

  • Patterns for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs
  • Examples

3. Past Tense Conjugation

  • Patterns for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs
  • Examples

4. Future Tense Conjugation

  • Patterns for forming the future tense
  • Examples

5. Practice Exercises

  • Exercises to reinforce learning
  • Detailed solutions and explanations

Introduction to Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Catalan are characterized by their predictable conjugation patterns. Understanding these patterns will help you form sentences with ease. The three main categories of regular verbs are:

  • -ar verbs (e.g., "parlar" - to speak)
  • -er verbs (e.g., "menjar" - to eat)
  • -ir verbs (e.g., "viure" - to live)

Each of these categories follows a distinct pattern when conjugated in different tenses.

Present Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

In the present tense, regular verbs change their endings based on the subject pronoun. Let’s break down the conjugation patterns for each type of regular verb.

-ar Verbs[edit | edit source]

For -ar verbs, the endings change as follows:

  • jo (I) → -o
  • tu (you) → -es
  • ell/ella (he/she) → -a
  • nosaltres (we) → -em
  • vosaltres (you all) → -eu
  • ells/elles (they) → -en

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

Catalan Pronunciation English
parlar pərˈlar to speak
jo parlo ʒu ˈparlo I speak
tu parles tu ˈparles you speak
ell parla eʎ ˈparla he speaks
nosaltres parlem nuˈzaltɾəs pərˈlem we speak
vosaltres parleu vuˈzaltɾəs pərˈleu you all speak
ells parlen eʎs ˈparlen they speak

-er Verbs[edit | edit source]

For -er verbs, the endings change as follows:

  • jo (I) → -o
  • tu (you) → -s
  • ell/ella (he/she) → -e
  • nosaltres (we) → -em
  • vosaltres (you all) → -eu
  • ells/elles (they) → -en

Here’s a table with some examples of -er verbs in the present tense:

Catalan Pronunciation English
menjar mɛnˈd͡ʒaɾ to eat
jo menjo ʒu ˈmend͡ʒo I eat
tu menges tu ˈmeŋɡes you eat
ell menja eʎ ˈmend͡ʒa he eats
nosaltres mengem nuˈzaltɾəs mɛnˈd͡ʒem we eat
vosaltres mengeu vuˈzaltɾəs mɛnˈd͡ʒeʊ you all eat
ells mengen eʎs ˈmeŋɡen they eat

-ir Verbs[edit | edit source]

For -ir verbs, the endings change as follows:

  • jo (I) → -o
  • tu (you) → -s
  • ell/ella (he/she) → -e
  • nosaltres (we) → -im
  • vosaltres (you all) → -iu
  • ells/elles (they) → -en

Here’s a table with some examples of -ir verbs in the present tense:

Catalan Pronunciation English
viure ˈbiuɾe to live
jo visc ʒu ˈbisk I live
tu vius tu ˈbius you live
ell viu eʎ ˈbju he lives
nosaltres vivim nuˈzaltɾəs biˈvim we live
vosaltres viviu vuˈzaltɾəs biˈju you all live
ells viuen eʎs ˈbjuən they live

Past Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

The past tense in Catalan can be formed using the perfect tense, which is commonly used for actions completed in the past. To form the perfect tense, you use the auxiliary verb "haver" plus the past participle of the main verb.

The past participles for regular verbs are formed as follows:

  • For -ar verbs: replace -ar with -at
  • For -er verbs: replace -er with -ut
  • For -ir verbs: replace -ir with -it

Let’s take a look at how to conjugate these in the past tense.

Perfect Tense for -ar Verbs[edit | edit source]

Here’s the structure:

  • jo he (I have) + past participle
  • tu has (you have) + past participle
  • ell/ella ha (he/she has) + past participle
  • nosaltres hem (we have) + past participle
  • vosaltres heu (you all have) + past participle
  • ells/elles han (they have) + past participle

Example table with -ar verbs in the past tense:

Catalan Pronunciation English
parlar pərˈlar to speak
jo he parlat ʒu e ˈpaɾlat I have spoken
tu has parlat tu a ˈpaɾlat you have spoken
ell ha parlat eʎ a ˈpaɾlat he has spoken
nosaltres hem parlat nuˈzaltɾəs em ˈpaɾlat we have spoken
vosaltres heu parlat vuˈzaltɾəs eʊ ˈpaɾlat you all have spoken
ells han parlat eʎs an ˈpaɾlat they have spoken

Perfect Tense for -er Verbs[edit | edit source]

Example table with -er verbs in the past tense:

Catalan Pronunciation English
menjar mɛnˈd͡ʒaɾ to eat
jo he menjat ʒu e menˈd͡ʒat I have eaten
tu has menjat tu a menˈd͡ʒat you have eaten
ell ha menjat eʎ a menˈd͡ʒat he has eaten
nosaltres hem menjat nuˈzaltɾəs em menˈd͡ʒat we have eaten
vosaltres heu menjat vuˈzaltɾəs eʊ menˈd͡ʒat you all have eaten
ells han menjat eʎs an menˈd͡ʒat they have eaten

Perfect Tense for -ir Verbs[edit | edit source]

Example table with -ir verbs in the past tense:

Catalan Pronunciation English
viure ˈbiuɾe to live
jo he viscut ʒu e visˈkut I have lived
tu has viscut tu a visˈkut you have lived
ell ha viscut eʎ a visˈkut he has lived
nosaltres hem viscut nuˈzaltɾəs em visˈkut we have lived
vosaltres heu viscut vuˈzaltɾəs eʊ visˈkut you all have lived
ells han viscut eʎs an visˈkut they have lived

Future Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

The future tense in Catalan can be formed using the auxiliary verb "anar" (to go) followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. This structure indicates what someone will do.

Here’s how to form the future tense:

  • jo vaig a (I am going to) + infinitive
  • tu vas a (you are going to) + infinitive
  • ell/ella va a (he/she is going to) + infinitive
  • nosaltres anem a (we are going to) + infinitive
  • vosaltres aneu a (you all are going to) + infinitive
  • ells/elles van a (they are going to) + infinitive

Example table for -ar, -er, and -ir verbs in the future tense:

Catalan Pronunciation English
parlar pərˈlar to speak
jo vaig a parlar ʒu ˈvaɪd͡ʒ a pərˈlar I am going to speak
menjar mɛnˈd͡ʒaɾ to eat
jo vaig a menjar ʒu ˈvaɪd͡ʒ a mɛnˈd͡ʒaɾ I am going to eat
viure ˈbiuɾe to live
jo vaig a viure ʒu ˈvaɪd͡ʒ a ˈbiuɾe I am going to live

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we’ve covered the conjugation of regular verbs in Catalan, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to help you practice.

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

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Jo ________ (parlar) anglès.

2. Ell ________ (menjar) una poma.

3. Nosaltres ________ (viure) a Barcelona.

4. Tu ________ (parlar) català molt bé.

5. ells ________ (menjar) a casa.

Solutions:

1. Jo parlo anglès.

2. Ell menja una poma.

3. Nosaltres vivim a Barcelona.

4. Tu parles català molt bé.

5. Ells mengen a casa.

Exercise 2: Conjugate the Verb[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense:

1. estudiar (to study)

2. córrer (to run)

3. decidir (to decide)

Solutions:

1. estudiar:

  • jo estudio
  • tu estudies
  • ell estudia
  • nosaltres estudiem
  • vosaltres estudieu
  • ells estudien

2. córrer:

  • jo corro
  • tu corres
  • ell corre
  • nosaltres correm
  • vosaltres correu
  • ells corren

3. decidir:

  • jo decideixo
  • tu decideixes
  • ell decideix
  • nosaltres decidim
  • vosaltres decidiu
  • ells decideixen

Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Catalan.

1. We will eat at the restaurant.

2. They spoke yesterday.

3. You (plural) are going to study.

Solutions:

1. Nosaltres menjarem al restaurant.

2. Ells van parlar ahir.

3. Vosaltres aneu a estudiar.

Exercise 4: Choose the Correct Verb Form[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Ell ________ (parlar) molt bé.

  • a) parla
  • b) parles

2. Nosaltres ________ (menjar) pizza.

  • a) mengem
  • b) menja

Solutions:

1. a) parla

2. a) mengem

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences[edit | edit source]

Write five sentences using the verbs "parlar," "menjar," and "viure" in different tenses.

Example Answers:

1. Jo parlo amb els meus amics. (present)

2. Ells van menjar paella. (past)

3. Nosaltres vivirem a la platja. (future)

Exercise 6: Verb Matching[edit | edit source]

Match the verb with its English translation.

1. cantar

2. ballar

3. llegir

Solutions:

1. cantar - to sing

2. ballar - to dance

3. llegir - to read

Exercise 7: Verb Conjugation Challenge[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs in the past tense.

1. treballar (to work)

2. escriure (to write)

3. dormir (to sleep)

Solutions:

1. treballar:

  • jo he treballat
  • tu has treballat
  • ell ha treballat
  • nosaltres hem treballat
  • vosaltres heu treballat
  • ells han treballat

2. escriure:

  • jo he escrit
  • tu has escrit
  • ell ha escrit
  • nosaltres hem escrit
  • vosaltres heu escrit
  • ells han escrit

3. dormir:

  • jo he dormit
  • tu has dormit
  • ell ha dormit
  • nosaltres hem dormit
  • vosaltres heu dormit
  • ells han dormit

Exercise 8: Fill in the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the future tense of the verb in parentheses.

1. Jo ________ (parlar) amb el professor.

2. Ells ________ (menjar) a la festa.

3. Nosaltres ________ (viure) a Europa.

Solutions:

1. Jo parlaré amb el professor.

2. Ells menjaran a la festa.

3. Nosaltres viurem a Europa.

Exercise 9: Identify the Verb Tenses[edit | edit source]

Identify the verb tense used in the following sentences.

1. Jo he menjat.

2. Nosaltres parlarem.

3. Ell viu a Madrid.

Solutions:

1. perfect tense (past)

2. future tense

3. present tense

Exercise 10: Create a Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Create a short dialogue between two people using at least three regular verbs in different tenses.

Example Dialogue:

A: Hola! Com estàs?

B: Estic bé, gràcies! Ahir vaig menjar pizza.

A: Mmm, a mi m'agrada menjar pizza també!

B: Demà parlarem sobre el projecte.

Congratulations on completing this lesson on regular verbs! Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep using these verbs in conversation to enhance your fluency in Catalan.

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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