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Welcome to our lesson on '''Regular Verb Conjugation''' in Basque! This topic is crucial for any budding Basque speaker, as mastering verb conjugation will significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in everyday situations. In this lesson, we will break down the regular verb conjugation patterns in the present tense, which will serve as a solid foundation for your language learning journey.
Understanding how to conjugate verbs allows you to express actions and states of being, making your sentences lively and engaging. We'll delve into the conjugation patterns of regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, as well as provide plenty of examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding.
In this lesson, we will cover:
* '''The Basics of Verb Conjugation'''
* '''Present Tense Conjugation for Regular Verbs'''
* '''Examples of Regular Verb Conjugation'''
* '''Practice Exercises'''


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== Introduction ==
=== The Basics of Verb Conjugation ===
 
Before diving into the specifics of conjugating regular verbs, let's clarify what we mean by ''verb conjugation''. In many languages, including Basque, verbs change their form based on the subject performing the action and the tense of the action. This means that the verb form will differ depending on who is doing the action (I, you, he, she, we, they) and when the action is happening (now, past, future).
 
In Basque, the present tense is used to describe actions happening currently or habitual actions. Regular verbs in Basque follow specific patterns in their endings, which makes them easier to learn.
 
=== Present Tense Conjugation for Regular Verbs ===
 
Regular verbs in Basque can be categorized into three groups based on their endings: -ar, -er, and -ir. Each group has its own conjugation pattern in the present tense.
 
Here’s a breakdown of how to conjugate each type of regular verb:
 
==== -ar Verbs ====
 
For regular -ar verbs, the endings are as follows:
 
* '''Ni''' (I) - '''-n'''
 
* '''Zu''' (You, singular, informal) - '''-t'''


In this lesson, we will learn how to conjugate regular verbs in Basque in the present tense. Verbs are the most important part of a sentence, and mastering their conjugation is essential for effective communication. We will also cover some cultural information and interesting facts about the Basque language.
* '''Hura''' (He/She/It) - '''-k'''


== Regular Verb Conjugation ==
* '''Gu''' (We) - '''-gu'''


In Basque, verbs have different forms depending on the subject of the sentence. There are three main kinds of verbs in Basque: -ar, -er, and -ir verbs. Regular verbs in Basque follow a specific pattern of endings to indicate the subject of the sentence in the present tense.
* '''Zuek''' (You, plural/formal) - '''-zue'''


=== Conjugation Patterns ===
* '''Haiek''' (They) - '''-k'''


Let's take the -ar verb "ikusi" (to see) as an example. Here is its present tense conjugation pattern:
Here’s an example with the verb ''"ikusi"'' (to see):


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Person !! ikusi
 
! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| ni || ikusiRikoa // (I see)
 
| Ni ikusi-n || ni iˈkusi n || I see
 
|-
|-
| hi || ikusiRik // (you see - informal)
 
| Zu ikusi-t || zu iˈkusi t || You (singular) see
 
|-
|-
| hura || ikusiDU // (he/she/it sees)
 
| Hura ikusi-k || huɾa iˈkusi k || He/She/It sees
 
|-
|-
| gu || ikusiGu // (we see)
 
| Gu ikusi-gu || gu iˈkusi gu || We see
 
|-
|-
| zu || ikusiZu // (you see - formal)
 
| Zuek ikusi-zue || zuk iˈkusi zue || You (plural/formal) see
 
|-
|-
| zuek || ikusiZue // (you see - plural)
 
| Haiek ikusi-k || ai̯ek iˈkusi k || They see
 
|}
 
==== -er Verbs ====
 
For regular -er verbs, the endings are:
 
* '''Ni''' - '''-n'''
 
* '''Zu''' - '''-t'''
 
* '''Hura''' - '''-k'''
 
* '''Gu''' - '''-gu'''
 
* '''Zuek''' - '''-zue'''
 
* '''Haiek''' - '''-k'''
 
Let’s use the verb ''"idatzi"'' (to write) as an example:
 
{| class="wikitable"
 
! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| haiek || ikusiDute // (they see)
 
| Ni idatzi-n || ni iˈdat͡si n || I write
 
|-
 
| Zu idatzi-t || zu iˈdat͡si t || You (singular) write
 
|-
 
| Hura idatzi-k || huɾa iˈdat͡si k || He/She/It writes
 
|-
 
| Gu idatzi-gu || gu iˈdat͡si gu || We write
 
|-
 
| Zuek idatzi-zue || zuk iˈdat͡si zue || You (plural/formal) write
 
|-
 
| Haiek idatzi-k || ai̯ek iˈdat͡si k || They write
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the verb stem "ikus-" is followed by different endings depending on the subject of the sentence. The endings are "-rikoa", "-rik", "-du", "-gu", "-zu", "-zue", and "-dute".
==== -ir Verbs ====
 
For regular -ir verbs, the endings are similar:
 
* '''Ni''' - '''-n'''
 
* '''Zu''' - '''-t'''
 
* '''Hura''' - '''-k'''
 
* '''Gu''' - '''-gu'''
 
* '''Zuek''' - '''-zue'''
 
* '''Haiek''' - '''-k'''


Here is the present tense conjugation pattern for the -er verb "joan" (to go):
An example with the verb ''"entzun"'' (to listen):


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Person !! joan
 
! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
|-
| ni || joanNORat (I go)
 
| Ni entzun-n || ni enˈtsun n || I listen
 
|-
|-
| hi || joanNORanz (you go - informal)
 
| Zu entzun-t || zu enˈtsun t || You (singular) listen
 
|-
|-
| hura || joanDA (he/she/it goes)
 
| Hura entzun-k || huɾa enˈtsun k || He/She/It listens
 
|-
|-
| gu || joanGARREN (we go)
 
| Gu entzun-gu || gu enˈtsun gu || We listen
 
|-
|-
| zu || joanNORZ (you go - formal)
 
| Zuek entzun-zue || zuk enˈtsun zue || You (plural/formal) listen
 
|-
|-
| zuek || joanNAZTE (you go - plural)
 
|-
| Haiek entzun-k || ai̯ek enˈtsun k || They listen
| haiek || joanDIRA (they go)
 
|}
|}


Again, you can see the verb stem "joan-" followed by different endings depending on the subject of the sentence. The endings are "NORat", "NORanz", "DA", "GARREN", "NORZ", "NAZTE", and "DIRA".
=== Examples of Regular Verb Conjugation ===
 
Let’s go over a variety of regular verbs and see how they are conjugated in the present tense. This will give you a better understanding of how the patterns work across different verbs.


Finally, here is the present tense conjugation pattern for the -ir verb "hitz egin" (to speak):
Here are 20 examples of regular verbs conjugated in the present tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Person !! hitz egin
 
! Basque Verb !! Type !! Conjugation Examples
 
|-
|-
| ni || hitz eginDNLO (I speak)
 
| Ikusi (to see) || -ar ||
 
| Ni ikusi-n, Zu ikusi-t, Hura ikusi-k, Gu ikusi-gu, Zuek ikusi-zue, Haiek ikusi-k
 
|-
|-
| hi || hitz eginDNZ (you speak - informal)
 
| Idatzi (to write) || -er ||
 
| Ni idatzi-n, Zu idatzi-t, Hura idatzi-k, Gu idatzi-gu, Zuek idatzi-zue, Haiek idatzi-k
 
|-
|-
| hura || hitz eginDU (he/she/it speaks)
 
| Entzun (to listen) || -ir ||
 
| Ni entzun-n, Zu entzun-t, Hura entzun-k, Gu entzun-gu, Zuek entzun-zue, Haiek entzun-k
 
|-
 
| Egin (to do/make) || -ir ||
 
| Ni egin-n, Zu egin-t, Hura egin-k, Gu egin-gu, Zuek egin-zue, Haiek egin-k
 
|-
|-
| gu || hitz eginDNAGU (we speak)
 
| Dantza (to dance) || -ar ||
 
| Ni dantza-n, Zu dantza-t, Hura dantza-k, Gu dantza-gu, Zuek dantza-zue, Haiek dantza-k
 
|-
|-
| zu || hitz eginDZU (you speak - formal)
 
| Jolastu (to play) || -ar ||
 
| Ni jolastu-n, Zu jolastu-t, Hura jolastu-k, Gu jolastu-gu, Zuek jolastu-zue, Haiek jolastu-k
 
|-
|-
| zuek || hitz eginDZUE (you speak - plural)
 
| Igo (to go up) || -ir ||
 
| Ni igo-n, Zu igo-t, Hura igo-k, Gu igo-gu, Zuek igo-zue, Haiek igo-k
 
|-
|-
| haiek || hitz eginDUTE (they speak)
 
| Jateko (to eat) || -er ||
 
| Ni jateko-n, Zu jateko-t, Hura jateko-k, Gu jateko-gu, Zuek jateko-zue, Haiek jateko-k
 
|-
 
| Hitz egin (to speak) || -er ||
 
| Ni hitz egin-n, Zu hitz egin-t, Hura hitz egin-k, Gu hitz egin-gu, Zuek hitz egin-zue, Haiek hitz egin-k
 
|-
 
| Irakurri (to read) || -ir ||
 
| Ni irakurri-n, Zu irakurri-t, Hura irakurri-k, Gu irakurri-gu, Zuek irakurri-zue, Haiek irakurri-k
 
|-
 
| Gero (to arrive) || -er ||
 
| Ni gero-n, Zu gero-t, Hura gero-k, Gu gero-gu, Zuek gero-zue, Haiek gero-k
 
|-
 
| Eraman (to take) || -ar ||
 
| Ni eraman-n, Zu eraman-t, Hura eraman-k, Gu eraman-gu, Zuek eraman-zue, Haiek eraman-k
 
|-
 
| Lagundu (to help) || -ir ||
 
| Ni lagundu-n, Zu lagundu-t, Hura lagundu-k, Gu lagundu-gu, Zuek lagundu-zue, Haiek lagundu-k
 
|-
 
| Irabazi (to win) || -ir ||
 
| Ni irabazi-n, Zu irabazi-t, Hura irabazi-k, Gu irabazi-gu, Zuek irabazi-zue, Haiek irabazi-k
 
|-
 
| Hasi (to start) || -ir ||
 
| Ni hasi-n, Zu hasi-t, Hura hasi-k, Gu hasi-gu, Zuek hasi-zue, Haiek hasi-k
 
|-
 
| Eman (to give) || -ar ||
 
| Ni eman-n, Zu eman-t, Hura eman-k, Gu eman-gu, Zuek eman-zue, Haiek eman-k
 
|-
 
| Galdu (to lose) || -ir ||
 
| Ni galdu-n, Zu galdu-t, Hura galdu-k, Gu galdu-gu, Zuek galdu-zue, Haiek galdu-k
 
|-
 
| Igerikatu (to swim) || -ir ||
 
| Ni igerikatu-n, Zu igerikatu-t, Hura igerikatu-k, Gu igerikatu-gu, Zuek igerikatu-zue, Haiek igerikatu-k
 
|-
 
| Oihukatu (to shout) || -ar ||
 
| Ni oihukatu-n, Zu oihukatu-t, Hura oihukatu-k, Gu oihukatu-gu, Zuek oihukatu-zue, Haiek oihukatu-k
 
|-
 
| Datu (to give) || -er ||
 
| Ni datu-n, Zu datu-t, Hura datu-k, Gu datu-gu, Zuek datu-zue, Haiek datu-k
 
|}
|}


As you can see, the verb "hitz egin" is split into two words for conjugation purposes. The same pattern of endings we saw in the previous two examples is used here as well.
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you're familiar with the regular verb conjugation patterns in Basque, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are 10 exercises designed to help you practice. Try to conjugate the given verbs into the present tense based on the subject provided.
 
1. Conjugate the verb ''"ikusi"'' (to see) for:
 
* Ni
 
* Zu
 
* Hura
 
2. Conjugate the verb ''"idatzi"'' (to write) for:
 
* Gu
 
* Zuek
 
* Haiek
 
3. Conjugate the verb ''"entzun"'' (to listen) for:
 
* Ni


=== Usage ===
* Hura


To use a regular verb in a sentence, you need to match the subject of the sentence with the proper ending of the verb. Here are a few examples:
* Zuek


* "Ni ikusirikoa" (I see)
4. Conjugate the verb ''"egin"'' (to do/make) for:
* "Hura joan da" (He/she/it goes)
* "Gu hitz egin dNAGU" (We speak)


In Basque, the subject of the sentence is often omitted if it is clear from the context of the conversation. So, the sentence "ikusirikoa" could mean "I see" or "You see" depending on the context.
* Gu


=== Cultural Information and Interesting Facts ===
* Haiek


Basque verbs are conjugated based on the pattern of the verb type, rather than on the person who is performing the action. This is in contrast to many other languages, such as English, where verb endings change based on the person.
* Zu


The Basque language is unique in Europe because it is not related to any other known language. It has been suggested that Basque is a remnant of the original languages spoken in Europe before the arrival of Indo-European languages.
5. Conjugate the verb ''"dantza"'' (to dance) for:


== Conclusion ==
* Hura


In this lesson, we have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in Basque in the present tense, as well as some cultural information and interesting facts about the Basque language. Remember to practice and use the verb conjugation patterns in context to improve your communication skills. Zorte on! (Good luck!) 
* Ni
 
* Zuek
 
6. Conjugate the verb ''"jolastu"'' (to play) for:
 
* Ni
 
* Gu
 
* Haiek
 
7. Conjugate the verb ''"jateko"'' (to eat) for:
 
* Hura
 
* Zu
 
* Gu
 
8. Conjugate the verb ''"irakurri"'' (to read) for:
 
* Ni
 
* Zuek
 
* Hura
 
9. Conjugate the verb ''"galdu"'' (to lose) for:
 
* Gu
 
* Zuek
 
* Haiek
 
10. Conjugate the verb ''"hasi"'' (to start) for:
 
* Hura
 
* Zu
 
* Ni
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
Here are the solutions to the exercises:
 
1.
 
* Ni ikusi-n
 
* Zu ikusi-t
 
* Hura ikusi-k
 
2.
 
* Gu idatzi-gu
 
* Zuek idatzi-zue
 
* Haiek idatzi-k
 
3.
 
* Ni entzun-n
 
* Hura entzun-k
 
* Zuek entzun-zue
 
4.
 
* Gu egin-gu
 
* Haiek egin-k
 
* Zu egin-t
 
5.
 
* Hura dantza-k
 
* Ni dantza-n
 
* Zuek dantza-zue
 
6.
 
* Ni jolastu-n
 
* Gu jolastu-gu
 
* Haiek jolastu-k
 
7.
 
* Hura jateko-k
 
* Zu jateko-t
 
* Gu jateko-gu
 
8.
 
* Ni irakurri-n
 
* Zuek irakurri-zue
 
* Hura irakurri-k
 
9.
 
* Gu galdu-gu
 
* Zuek galdu-zue
 
* Haiek galdu-k
 
10.
 
* Hura hasi-k
 
* Zu hasi-t
 
* Ni hasi-n
 
By completing these exercises, you have not only practiced verb conjugation, but you’ve also reinforced your understanding of the present tense in Basque.
 
Congratulations on reaching the end of this lesson! Remember, regular practice is key to mastering any language. Keep practicing your conjugations, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson as needed.  


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Basque → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Regular Verb Conjugation

Welcome to our lesson on Regular Verb Conjugation in Basque! This topic is crucial for any budding Basque speaker, as mastering verb conjugation will significantly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in everyday situations. In this lesson, we will break down the regular verb conjugation patterns in the present tense, which will serve as a solid foundation for your language learning journey.

Understanding how to conjugate verbs allows you to express actions and states of being, making your sentences lively and engaging. We'll delve into the conjugation patterns of regular -ar, -er, and -ir verbs, as well as provide plenty of examples and practice exercises to reinforce your understanding.

In this lesson, we will cover:

  • The Basics of Verb Conjugation
  • Present Tense Conjugation for Regular Verbs
  • Examples of Regular Verb Conjugation
  • Practice Exercises

The Basics of Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Before diving into the specifics of conjugating regular verbs, let's clarify what we mean by verb conjugation. In many languages, including Basque, verbs change their form based on the subject performing the action and the tense of the action. This means that the verb form will differ depending on who is doing the action (I, you, he, she, we, they) and when the action is happening (now, past, future).

In Basque, the present tense is used to describe actions happening currently or habitual actions. Regular verbs in Basque follow specific patterns in their endings, which makes them easier to learn.

Present Tense Conjugation for Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in Basque can be categorized into three groups based on their endings: -ar, -er, and -ir. Each group has its own conjugation pattern in the present tense.

Here’s a breakdown of how to conjugate each type of regular verb:

-ar Verbs[edit | edit source]

For regular -ar verbs, the endings are as follows:

  • Ni (I) - -n
  • Zu (You, singular, informal) - -t
  • Hura (He/She/It) - -k
  • Gu (We) - -gu
  • Zuek (You, plural/formal) - -zue
  • Haiek (They) - -k

Here’s an example with the verb "ikusi" (to see):

Basque Pronunciation English
Ni ikusi-n ni iˈkusi n I see
Zu ikusi-t zu iˈkusi t You (singular) see
Hura ikusi-k huɾa iˈkusi k He/She/It sees
Gu ikusi-gu gu iˈkusi gu We see
Zuek ikusi-zue zuk iˈkusi zue You (plural/formal) see
Haiek ikusi-k ai̯ek iˈkusi k They see

-er Verbs[edit | edit source]

For regular -er verbs, the endings are:

  • Ni - -n
  • Zu - -t
  • Hura - -k
  • Gu - -gu
  • Zuek - -zue
  • Haiek - -k

Let’s use the verb "idatzi" (to write) as an example:

Basque Pronunciation English
Ni idatzi-n ni iˈdat͡si n I write
Zu idatzi-t zu iˈdat͡si t You (singular) write
Hura idatzi-k huɾa iˈdat͡si k He/She/It writes
Gu idatzi-gu gu iˈdat͡si gu We write
Zuek idatzi-zue zuk iˈdat͡si zue You (plural/formal) write
Haiek idatzi-k ai̯ek iˈdat͡si k They write

-ir Verbs[edit | edit source]

For regular -ir verbs, the endings are similar:

  • Ni - -n
  • Zu - -t
  • Hura - -k
  • Gu - -gu
  • Zuek - -zue
  • Haiek - -k

An example with the verb "entzun" (to listen):

Basque Pronunciation English
Ni entzun-n ni enˈtsun n I listen
Zu entzun-t zu enˈtsun t You (singular) listen
Hura entzun-k huɾa enˈtsun k He/She/It listens
Gu entzun-gu gu enˈtsun gu We listen
Zuek entzun-zue zuk enˈtsun zue You (plural/formal) listen
Haiek entzun-k ai̯ek enˈtsun k They listen

Examples of Regular Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Let’s go over a variety of regular verbs and see how they are conjugated in the present tense. This will give you a better understanding of how the patterns work across different verbs.

Here are 20 examples of regular verbs conjugated in the present tense:

Basque Verb Type Conjugation Examples
Ikusi (to see) -ar Ni ikusi-n, Zu ikusi-t, Hura ikusi-k, Gu ikusi-gu, Zuek ikusi-zue, Haiek ikusi-k
Idatzi (to write) -er Ni idatzi-n, Zu idatzi-t, Hura idatzi-k, Gu idatzi-gu, Zuek idatzi-zue, Haiek idatzi-k
Entzun (to listen) -ir Ni entzun-n, Zu entzun-t, Hura entzun-k, Gu entzun-gu, Zuek entzun-zue, Haiek entzun-k
Egin (to do/make) -ir Ni egin-n, Zu egin-t, Hura egin-k, Gu egin-gu, Zuek egin-zue, Haiek egin-k
Dantza (to dance) -ar Ni dantza-n, Zu dantza-t, Hura dantza-k, Gu dantza-gu, Zuek dantza-zue, Haiek dantza-k
Jolastu (to play) -ar Ni jolastu-n, Zu jolastu-t, Hura jolastu-k, Gu jolastu-gu, Zuek jolastu-zue, Haiek jolastu-k
Igo (to go up) -ir Ni igo-n, Zu igo-t, Hura igo-k, Gu igo-gu, Zuek igo-zue, Haiek igo-k
Jateko (to eat) -er Ni jateko-n, Zu jateko-t, Hura jateko-k, Gu jateko-gu, Zuek jateko-zue, Haiek jateko-k
Hitz egin (to speak) -er Ni hitz egin-n, Zu hitz egin-t, Hura hitz egin-k, Gu hitz egin-gu, Zuek hitz egin-zue, Haiek hitz egin-k
Irakurri (to read) -ir Ni irakurri-n, Zu irakurri-t, Hura irakurri-k, Gu irakurri-gu, Zuek irakurri-zue, Haiek irakurri-k
Gero (to arrive) -er Ni gero-n, Zu gero-t, Hura gero-k, Gu gero-gu, Zuek gero-zue, Haiek gero-k
Eraman (to take) -ar Ni eraman-n, Zu eraman-t, Hura eraman-k, Gu eraman-gu, Zuek eraman-zue, Haiek eraman-k
Lagundu (to help) -ir Ni lagundu-n, Zu lagundu-t, Hura lagundu-k, Gu lagundu-gu, Zuek lagundu-zue, Haiek lagundu-k
Irabazi (to win) -ir Ni irabazi-n, Zu irabazi-t, Hura irabazi-k, Gu irabazi-gu, Zuek irabazi-zue, Haiek irabazi-k
Hasi (to start) -ir Ni hasi-n, Zu hasi-t, Hura hasi-k, Gu hasi-gu, Zuek hasi-zue, Haiek hasi-k
Eman (to give) -ar Ni eman-n, Zu eman-t, Hura eman-k, Gu eman-gu, Zuek eman-zue, Haiek eman-k
Galdu (to lose) -ir Ni galdu-n, Zu galdu-t, Hura galdu-k, Gu galdu-gu, Zuek galdu-zue, Haiek galdu-k
Igerikatu (to swim) -ir Ni igerikatu-n, Zu igerikatu-t, Hura igerikatu-k, Gu igerikatu-gu, Zuek igerikatu-zue, Haiek igerikatu-k
Oihukatu (to shout) -ar Ni oihukatu-n, Zu oihukatu-t, Hura oihukatu-k, Gu oihukatu-gu, Zuek oihukatu-zue, Haiek oihukatu-k
Datu (to give) -er Ni datu-n, Zu datu-t, Hura datu-k, Gu datu-gu, Zuek datu-zue, Haiek datu-k

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you're familiar with the regular verb conjugation patterns in Basque, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are 10 exercises designed to help you practice. Try to conjugate the given verbs into the present tense based on the subject provided.

1. Conjugate the verb "ikusi" (to see) for:

  • Ni
  • Zu
  • Hura

2. Conjugate the verb "idatzi" (to write) for:

  • Gu
  • Zuek
  • Haiek

3. Conjugate the verb "entzun" (to listen) for:

  • Ni
  • Hura
  • Zuek

4. Conjugate the verb "egin" (to do/make) for:

  • Gu
  • Haiek
  • Zu

5. Conjugate the verb "dantza" (to dance) for:

  • Hura
  • Ni
  • Zuek

6. Conjugate the verb "jolastu" (to play) for:

  • Ni
  • Gu
  • Haiek

7. Conjugate the verb "jateko" (to eat) for:

  • Hura
  • Zu
  • Gu

8. Conjugate the verb "irakurri" (to read) for:

  • Ni
  • Zuek
  • Hura

9. Conjugate the verb "galdu" (to lose) for:

  • Gu
  • Zuek
  • Haiek

10. Conjugate the verb "hasi" (to start) for:

  • Hura
  • Zu
  • Ni

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions to the exercises:

1.

  • Ni ikusi-n
  • Zu ikusi-t
  • Hura ikusi-k

2.

  • Gu idatzi-gu
  • Zuek idatzi-zue
  • Haiek idatzi-k

3.

  • Ni entzun-n
  • Hura entzun-k
  • Zuek entzun-zue

4.

  • Gu egin-gu
  • Haiek egin-k
  • Zu egin-t

5.

  • Hura dantza-k
  • Ni dantza-n
  • Zuek dantza-zue

6.

  • Ni jolastu-n
  • Gu jolastu-gu
  • Haiek jolastu-k

7.

  • Hura jateko-k
  • Zu jateko-t
  • Gu jateko-gu

8.

  • Ni irakurri-n
  • Zuek irakurri-zue
  • Hura irakurri-k

9.

  • Gu galdu-gu
  • Zuek galdu-zue
  • Haiek galdu-k

10.

  • Hura hasi-k
  • Zu hasi-t
  • Ni hasi-n

By completing these exercises, you have not only practiced verb conjugation, but you’ve also reinforced your understanding of the present tense in Basque.

Congratulations on reaching the end of this lesson! Remember, regular practice is key to mastering any language. Keep practicing your conjugations, and don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson as needed.

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


Introduction to Basque Language


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Articles


Numbers and Counting


Pronouns and Verb Conjugation


Days, Months, and Seasons


Questions and Negation


Family and Relationships


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Travel and Transportation


Basque Culture and Traditions

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