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Welcome to another exciting lesson in your journey to mastering Galician! Today, we're diving into an important aspect of the language: subject pronouns. Understanding subject pronouns is crucial because they help you form sentences without always repeating the subject's name, making your speech and writing more fluid and natural.

In this lesson, we'll cover:

What subject pronouns are

The subject pronouns in Galician

How to use them in sentences

Examples to illustrate their use

Exercises to practice what you've learned

By the end of this lesson, you should feel comfortable identifying and using subject pronouns in Galician sentences. So, let’s get started!

What are Subject Pronouns?[edit | edit source]

Subject pronouns are words that replace the subject in a sentence. They are essential because they help avoid repetition and make communication smoother. In Galician, subject pronouns correspond to the person or thing performing the action of the verb.

Subject Pronouns in Galician[edit | edit source]

Here are the subject pronouns you'll need to know in Galician:

Galician	Pronunciation	English
eu	/ɛw/	I
ti	/ti/	you (singular, informal)
el	/el/	he
ela	/ˈe.la/	she
nós	/nɔs/	we
vós	/vɔs/	you (plural, informal)
eles	/ˈe.les/	they (masculine)
elas	/ˈe.las/	they (feminine)

Now that we have our subject pronouns, let’s explore how to use them in sentences.

Using Subject Pronouns in Sentences[edit | edit source]

In Galician, just like in English, the subject pronoun usually appears at the beginning of the sentence. However, unlike English, Galician can often omit the subject pronoun when it is clear from the verb conjugation who is performing the action.

Here are some examples that illustrate how subject pronouns are used:

Galician	Pronunciation	English
Eu falo galego.	/ɛw ˈfa.lo ɡaˈle.ɡo/	I speak Galician.
Ti es estudante.	/ti ɛs es.tuˈdan.te/	You are a student.
El come unha mazá.	/el ˈko.me ˈu.ɲa maˈθa/	He eats an apple.
Ela traballa moito.	/ˈe.la tɾaˈβa.ʎa ˈmoj.to/	She works a lot.
Nós imos ao cine.	/nɔs ˈi.mos au ˈsi.ne/	We are going to the cinema.
Vós tedes que estudar.	/vɔs ˈte.des ke es.tuˈðar/	You (plural) have to study.
Eles xogaron ao fútbol.	/ˈe.les ʒoˈɡa.ɾon au ˈfuð.βol/	They (masculine) played football.
Elas son moi intelixentes.	/ˈe.las son moj in.te.liˈʒen.tes/	They (feminine) are very intelligent.

As you can see, the subject pronoun is integral to forming complete sentences in Galician.

Practice Time![edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the basics, it’s time to practice what you’ve learned. Below are some exercises to help you solidify your understanding of subject pronouns in Galician.

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

Complete the sentences with the correct subject pronoun.

1. _____ (I) son de Santiago. (I am from Santiago.)

2. _____ (You, singular) es médico. (You are a doctor.)

3. _____ (He) ten un can. (He has a dog.)

4. _____ (She) vive en A Coruña. (She lives in A Coruña.)

5. _____ (We) queremos ir de vacacións. (We want to go on vacation.)

6. _____ (You, plural) estades aquí. (You are here.)

7. _____ (They, masculine) van ao mercado. (They are going to the market.)

8. _____ (They, feminine) estudan xuntas. (They study together.)

Solutions:

1. Eu

2. Ti

3. El

4. Ela

5. Nós

6. Vós

7. Eles

8. Elas

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from English to Galician using the correct subject pronouns.

1. I love Galician culture.

2. You (singular) have a nice house.

3. He is reading a book.

4. She likes music.

5. We are happy.

6. You (plural) work very hard.

7. They (masculine) are playing in the park.

8. They (feminine) are friends.

Solutions:

1. Eu amo a cultura galega.

2. Ti tes unha casa bonita.

3. El está a ler un libro.

4. Ela gusta da música.

5. Nós estamos felices.

6. Vós traballades moito.

7. Eles están a xogar no parque.

8. Elas son amigas.

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Answer[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct subject pronoun to complete each sentence.

1. _____ son estudantes. (We)

a) Eu

b) Nós

c) Eles

2. _____ está aquí? (You, plural)

a) Ti

b) Vós

c) Ela

3. _____ ten un coche novo. (She)

a) Eles

b) Ela

c) Nós

4. _____ falamos sobre a historia. (We)

a) Nós

b) Ti

c) El

5. _____ son amigos. (They, masculine)

a) Elas

b) Eles

c) Eu

Solutions:

1. b) Nós

2. b) Vós

3. b) Ela

4. a) Nós

5. b) Eles

Exercise 4: Sentence Construction[edit | edit source]

Construct sentences using the provided subject pronouns and the verbs given in brackets.

1. Eu (falar) galego.

2. Ti (comer) unha torta.

3. El (estudar) para o exame.

4. Ela (traballar) na oficina.

5. Nós (ir) á praia.

6. Vós (dormir) ben.

7. Eles (xogar) ao baloncesto.

8. Elas (escribir) cartas.

Solutions:

1. Eu falo galego.

2. Ti comes unha torta.

3. El estudia para o exame.

4. Ela traballa na oficina.

5. Nós imos á praia.

6. Vós durmides ben.

7. Eles xogaron ao baloncesto.

8. Elas escriben cartas.

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Match the English sentences with their Galician equivalents.

1. I am happy.

2. You (singular) have a dog.

3. He is a teacher.

4. She loves to dance.

5. We are friends.

6. You (plural) are studying.

7. They (masculine) are playing music.

8. They (feminine) are traveling.

Options:

a) Vós estades a estudar.

b) Eu son feliz.

c) Ela ama bailar.

d) Nós somos amigos.

e) Ti tes un can.

f) El é profesor.

g) Eles están a tocar música.

h) Elas están a viaxar.

Solutions:

1. b) Eu son feliz.

2. e) Ti tes un can.

3. f) El é profesor.

4. c) Ela ama bailar.

5. d) Nós somos amigos.

6. a) Vós estades a estudar.

7. g) Eles están a tocar música.

8. h) Elas están a viaxar.

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations on completing this lesson on subject pronouns in Galician! You've learned about their importance, how to use them in sentences, and had the chance to practice with various exercises. Subject pronouns are foundational in building your language skills, so keep practicing them in your daily conversations and writing.

As you continue your learning journey, remember that practice makes perfect. Don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson if you need a refresher. Keep up the great work, and see you in the next lesson!

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

Course Presentation

Introduction to Galician

Basic Vocabulary

Nouns and Articles

Family and Relationships

Pronouns

Food and Drinks

Adjectives

Clothing and Accessories

Verbs

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions

Weather and Seasons

Galician Culture

Sources[edit | edit source]

Bringing Purported Black Sheep into the Fold: Galician Inflected ...

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to another exciting lesson in your journey to mastering Galician! Today, we're diving into an important aspect of the language: '''subject pronouns'''. Understanding subject pronouns is crucial because they help you form sentences without always repeating the subject's name, making your speech and writing more fluid and natural.
+In this lesson, we'll cover:
+* '''What subject pronouns are'''
+* '''The subject pronouns in Galician'''
+* '''How to use them in sentences'''
+* '''Examples to illustrate their use'''
+* '''Exercises to practice what you've learned'''
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+By the end of this lesson, you should feel comfortable identifying and using subject pronouns in Galician sentences. So, let’s get started!
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-Galician subject pronouns are one of the core elements of the language. They are essential for expressing who or what is performing an action in a sentence. In this lesson, you will learn about the different Galician subject pronouns and how to use them correctly.
+=== What are Subject Pronouns? ===
-== What are Subject Pronouns? ==
+Subject pronouns are words that replace the subject in a sentence. They are essential because they help avoid repetition and make communication smoother. In Galician, subject pronouns correspond to the person or thing performing the action of the verb.
-Subject pronouns are words that replace nouns in a sentence as the subject. In English, subject pronouns are "I," "you," "he," "she," "it," "we," and "they." Galician subject pronouns are similar, although they differ slightly in spelling and pronunciation.
+=== Subject Pronouns in Galician ===
-== Galician Subject Pronouns ==
+Here are the subject pronouns you'll need to know in Galician:
-Here are the Galician subject pronouns:
+{| class="wikitable"
-{| class="wikitable"
 ! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Eu || [ew] || I
+| eu || /ɛw/ || I
 |-
-| Tu || [tu] || You (informal singular)
+| ti || /ti/ || you (singular, informal)
 |-
-| Vostede || [bosˈteðe] || You (formal singular)
+| el || /el/ || he
 |-
-| El || [el] || He
+| ela || /ˈe.la/ || she
+|-
+| nós || /nɔs/ || we
 |-
-| Ela || [ela] || She
+| vós || /vɔs/ || you (plural, informal)
 |-
-| Nós || [noːs] || We
+| eles || /ˈe.les/ || they (masculine)
 |-
-| Vós || [vɔs] || You (informal plural)
+| elas || /ˈe.las/ || they (feminine)
+|}
+Now that we have our subject pronouns, let’s explore how to use them in sentences.
+=== Using Subject Pronouns in Sentences ===
+In Galician, just like in English, the subject pronoun usually appears at the beginning of the sentence. However, unlike English, Galician can often omit the subject pronoun when it is clear from the verb conjugation who is performing the action.
+Here are some examples that illustrate how subject pronouns are used:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Galician !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Vostedes || [bosˈteðes] || You (formal plural)
+| Eu falo galego. || /ɛw ˈfa.lo ɡaˈle.ɡo/ || I speak Galician.
 |-
-| Eles || [eles] || They (masculine)
+| Ti es estudante. || /ti ɛs es.tuˈdan.te/ || You are a student.
 |-
-| Elas || [elas] || They (feminine)
+| El come unha mazá. || /el ˈko.me ˈu.ɲa maˈθa/ || He eats an apple.
+|-
+| Ela traballa moito. || /ˈe.la tɾaˈβa.ʎa ˈmoj.to/ || She works a lot.
+|-
+| Nós imos ao cine. || /nɔs ˈi.mos au ˈsi.ne/ || We are going to the cinema.
+|-
+| Vós tedes que estudar. || /vɔs ˈte.des ke es.tuˈðar/ || You (plural) have to study.
+|-
+| Eles xogaron ao fútbol. || /ˈe.les ʒoˈɡa.ɾon au ˈfuð.βol/ || They (masculine) played football.
+|-
+| Elas son moi intelixentes. || /ˈe.las son moj in.te.liˈʒen.tes/ || They (feminine) are very intelligent.
 |}
-== Usage ==
+As you can see, the subject pronoun is integral to forming complete sentences in Galician.
+=== Practice Time! ===
+Now that we've covered the basics, it’s time to practice what you’ve learned. Below are some exercises to help you solidify your understanding of subject pronouns in Galician.
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences with the correct subject pronoun.
+. _____ (I) son de Santiago. (I am from Santiago.)
+. _____ (You, singular) es médico. (You are a doctor.)
+. _____ (He) ten un can. (He has a dog.)
+. _____ (She) vive en A Coruña. (She lives in A Coruña.)
+. _____ (We) queremos ir de vacacións. (We want to go on vacation.)
+. _____ (You, plural) estades aquí. (You are here.)
+. _____ (They, masculine) van ao mercado. (They are going to the market.)
+. _____ (They, feminine) estudan xuntas. (They study together.)
+''Solutions:''
+. Eu
+. Ti
+. El
+. Ela
+. Nós
+. Vós
+. Eles
+. Elas
+==== Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences ====
+Translate the following sentences from English to Galician using the correct subject pronouns.
+. I love Galician culture.
+. You (singular) have a nice house.
+. He is reading a book.
+. She likes music.
+. We are happy.
+. You (plural) work very hard.
+. They (masculine) are playing in the park.
+. They (feminine) are friends.
+''Solutions:''
+. Eu amo a cultura galega.
+. Ti tes unha casa bonita.
+. El está a ler un libro.
+. Ela gusta da música.
+. Nós estamos felices.
+. Vós traballades moito.
+. Eles están a xogar no parque.
+. Elas son amigas.
+==== Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Answer ====
+Choose the correct subject pronoun to complete each sentence.
+. _____ son estudantes. (We)
+* a) Eu
+* b) Nós
+* c) Eles
+. _____ está aquí? (You, plural)
+* a) Ti
+* b) Vós
+* c) Ela
+. _____ ten un coche novo. (She)
+* a) Eles
+* b) Ela
+* c) Nós
+. _____ falamos sobre a historia. (We)
+* a) Nós
+* b) Ti
+* c) El
+. _____ son amigos. (They, masculine)
+* a) Elas
+* b) Eles
+* c) Eu
+''Solutions:''
-Subject pronouns are used in place of nouns as the subject in a sentence. Let's take a look at some examples:
+. b) Nós
-* Eu son un estudante. (I am a student.)
+. b) Vós
-* Ela traballa en unha tenda. (She works in a shop.)
-* Nós falamos galego. (We speak Galician.)
-* Eles xogan ao fútbol. (They play soccer.)
-In these examples, the subject pronouns "Eu," "Ela," "Nós," and "Eles" are used instead of the nouns "un estudante" (a student), "unha tenda" (a shop), "galego" (Galician), and "fútbol" (soccer).
+. b) Ela
-Note that subject pronouns are not always necessary in Galician sentences. For example, the sentence "Traballa en unha tenda" (Works in a shop) does not use a subject pronoun. In this case, the context of the sentence makes it clear that "ela" (she) is the subject.
+. a) Nós
-== Summary ==
+. b) Eles
-Subject pronouns are an essential part of Galician grammar. They are used to replace nouns as the subject in a sentence. Galician subject pronouns differ slightly from English subject pronouns in spelling and pronunciation, so be sure to practice using them regularly to become familiar with their use.
+==== Exercise 4: Sentence Construction ====
-Remember that subject pronouns may not always be necessary in Galician sentences. Make sure to consider the context of the sentence before deciding whether or not to use a subject pronoun.
+Construct sentences using the provided subject pronouns and the verbs given in brackets.
-In the next lesson, we will learn about object pronouns and how to use them in Galician sentences.
+. Eu (falar) galego.
+. Ti (comer) unha torta.
+. El (estudar) para o exame.
+. Ela (traballar) na oficina.
+. Nós (ir) á praia.
+. Vós (dormir) ben.
+. Eles (xogar) ao baloncesto.
+. Elas (escribir) cartas.
+''Solutions:''
+. Eu falo galego.
+. Ti comes unha torta.
+. El estudia para o exame.
+. Ela traballa na oficina.
+. Nós imos á praia.
+. Vós durmides ben.
+. Eles xogaron ao baloncesto.
+. Elas escriben cartas.
+==== Exercise 5: Matching Exercise ====
+Match the English sentences with their Galician equivalents.
+. I am happy.
+. You (singular) have a dog.
+. He is a teacher.
+. She loves to dance.
+. We are friends.
+. You (plural) are studying.
+. They (masculine) are playing music.
+. They (feminine) are traveling.
+''Options:''
+a) Vós estades a estudar.
+b) Eu son feliz.
+c) Ela ama bailar.
+d) Nós somos amigos.
+e) Ti tes un can.
+f) El é profesor.
+g) Eles están a tocar música.
+h) Elas están a viaxar.
+''Solutions:''
+. b) Eu son feliz.
+. e) Ti tes un can.
+. f) El é profesor.
+. c) Ela ama bailar.
+. d) Nós somos amigos.
+. a) Vós estades a estudar.
+. g) Eles están a tocar música.
+. h) Elas están a viaxar.
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations on completing this lesson on subject pronouns in Galician! You've learned about their importance, how to use them in sentences, and had the chance to practice with various exercises. Subject pronouns are foundational in building your language skills, so keep practicing them in your daily conversations and writing.
+As you continue your learning journey, remember that practice makes perfect. Don’t hesitate to revisit this lesson if you need a refresher. Keep up the great work, and see you in the next lesson!
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Difference between revisions of "Language/Galician/Grammar/Subject-Pronouns"

Latest revision as of 09:38, 2 August 2024

What are Subject Pronouns?[edit | edit source]

Subject Pronouns in Galician[edit | edit source]

Using Subject Pronouns in Sentences[edit | edit source]

Practice Time![edit | edit source]

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

Exercise 2: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Choose the Correct Answer[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Sentence Construction[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Matching Exercise[edit | edit source]

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

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

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Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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