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Welcome to today's lesson on Using the Past Tense in Amharic! This is an exciting step in our journey to mastering the Amharic language. Understanding how to express actions that have already occurred is essential, as it allows us to share our experiences and tell stories from the past. In this lesson, we will break down the past tense in Amharic, explore its conjugation rules, and practice using it in sentences.

Outline of the Lesson:

1. Introduction to the Past Tense

2. Conjugation Rules for Regular Verbs

3. Examples of Regular Verbs

4. Conjugation Rules for Irregular Verbs

5. Examples of Irregular Verbs

6. Practical Exercises

7. Conclusion

Introduction to the Past Tense[edit | edit source]

The past tense in Amharic is used to describe actions that have already taken place. It is crucial in storytelling, discussing previous events, and sharing personal experiences. In Amharic, the verb forms change significantly based on the subject pronoun, which makes understanding these conjugations vital for effective communication.

Conjugation Rules for Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

In Amharic, regular verbs typically follow a standard pattern when conjugating into the past tense. The root of the verb is modified by adding specific suffixes depending on the subject pronoun.

1. For masculine singular subjects: Add -ነው (new) to the root.

2. For feminine singular subjects: Add -ነች (nech) to the root.

3. For plural subjects: Add -ነን (nen) for the first person, -ነሽ (nesh) for the second person, and -ነሉ (nalu) for the third person.

Let's take a closer look with some examples:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
እኔ ተመልሻለሁ	ʔɨne t'ɛmälɨšalɨhu	I returned
አንቺ ተመልሻሽ	ʔančɨ t'ɛmälɨšäš	You (feminine) returned
እኛ ተመልሻን	ʔɨnǝ t'ɛmälɨšan	We returned
እናንተ ተመልሻች	ʔɨnānɨtʰä t'ɛmälɨšatʃ	You (plural) returned
እነ ተመልሻሉ	ʔɨnɨ t'ɛmälɨšalu	They returned

Examples of Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Let’s look at more examples of common regular verbs in the past tense:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
እኔ አመሰግናለሁ	ʔɨne ʔämasägnalɨhu	I thanked
አንቺ አመሰግናለሽ	ʔančɨ ʔämasägnalɨš	You (feminine) thanked
እኛ አመሰግናለን	ʔɨnǝ ʔämasägnalɨn	We thanked
እናንተ አመሰግናች	ʔɨnānɨtʰä ʔämasägnatʃ	You (plural) thanked
እነ አመሰግኑ	ʔɨnɨ ʔämasägnu	They thanked

Conjugation Rules for Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs in Amharic do not follow the regular patterns we discussed earlier. Each irregular verb can have unique conjugation forms, and it’s important to memorize these. Here are a couple of common irregular verbs:

1. To go (መሄድ): The past tense forms change significantly.

እኔ መሄድ || ʔɨne mähäd || I went

አንቺ መሄደሽ || ʔančɨ mähädäš || You (feminine) went

እኛ መሄድን || ʔɨnǝ mähädan || We went

እናንተ መሄዳች || ʔɨnānɨtʰä mähädäč || You (plural) went

እነ መሄዱ || ʔɨnɨ mähädu || They went

2. To eat (መብላት): This verb also has its own irregular forms.

እኔ አበላለሁ || ʔɨne ʔäbalalɨhu || I ate

አንቺ አበላለሽ || ʔančɨ ʔäbalalɨš || You (feminine) ate

እኛ አበላለን || ʔɨnǝ ʔäbalalɨn || We ate

እናንተ አበላላች || ʔɨnānɨtʰä ʔäbalalātʃ || You (plural) ate

እነ አበላሉ || ʔɨnɨ ʔäbalalu || They ate

Examples of Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Here are additional examples of irregular verbs in the past tense:

Amharic	Pronunciation	English
እኔ አደርግኩ	ʔɨne ʔädärgɨku	I did
አንቺ አደርግኪ	ʔančɨ ʔädärgɨkɨ	You (feminine) did
እኛ አደርግን	ʔɨnǝ ʔädärgɨn	We did
እናንተ አደርግን	ʔɨnānɨtʰä ʔädärgɨn	You (plural) did
እነ አደርጉ	ʔɨnɨ ʔädärgu	They did

Practical Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have covered the conjugation rules and examples, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to practice what you have learned.

1. Conjugate the following verbs into the past tense for all subject pronouns:

To play (መጫወት)

To write (መጻፍ)

2. Translate the following sentences into Amharic:

I traveled to Addis Ababa.

You (feminine) listened to music.

3. Change the following sentences from present to past tense:

እኔ አደርግአለሁ (I do)

እነ ይገኛሉ (They are here)

4. Fill in the blanks with the correct past tense form of the verb given in parentheses:

እኔ አመሰግነሁ || (መሰግን)

እናንተ ገና ይቀመጣሉ || (መቀመጥ)

5. Match the following verbs with their past tense forms:

To see (መረዳት)

To sleep (መተኛ)

To run (መራ)

6. Create sentences using the past tense for the following subjects:

I

You (plural)

7. Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about something you did last weekend using past tense verbs.

8. Identify the correct past tense form for the following subject pronouns:

እኔ (I)

እንተ (You, masculine)

9. Rewrite the following incorrect sentences using the correct past tense form:

እናንተ ያልተኛው ነው (You (plural) sleep)

እኔ መግባት ነው (I enter)

10. Translate the following into English:

እኔ በዚህ ሳምንት ወደ አዲስ አበባ አመርቻለሁ

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1.

To play (መጫወት):

እኔ መጫወትኩ

አንቺ መጫወትኪ

እኛ መጫወትን

እናንተ መጫወትን

እነ መጫወቱ

To write (መጻፍ):

እኔ መጻፍኩ

አንቺ መጻፍኪ

እኛ መጻፍን

እናንተ መጻፍን

እነ መጻፉ

2.

I traveled to Addis Ababa: እኔ ወደ አዲስ አበባ አልተመለስኩ

You (feminine) listened to music: አንቺ ሙዚቃ አድርገሽ

3.

እኔ አደርግን ነበር (I did)

እነ ይገኛሉ ነበር (They were here)

4.

እኔ አመሰግነሁ || እኔ መሰግን

እናንተ ገና ይቀመጣሉ || ገና መቀመጥ

5.

To see (መረዳት) - አረዳ

To sleep (መተኛ) - አነበብ

To run (መራ) - አራ

6.

I played soccer yesterday.

You (plural) danced at the party.

7.

Last weekend, I went to the market. I bought some fruits. I also met with friends.

8.

እኔ (I) - መሄድ (went)

እንተ (You, masculine) - መሄድ (went)

9.

እናንተ ያልተኛው ነው -> እናንተ ተኛሉ

እኔ መግባት ነው -> እኔ መግባት ነው

10.

I entered Addis Ababa this week: እኔ በዚህ ሳምንት ወደ አዲስ አበባ አመርቻለሁ

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've now learned how to use the past tense in Amharic. This skill will enhance your ability to communicate about past experiences, making your conversations richer and more engaging. Practice regularly, and you'll find it becomes second nature. Keep up the great work, and stay tuned for our next lesson in the Complete 0 to A1 Amharic Course!

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

Course Presentation

Introduction to Amharic Alphabet

Basic Vocabulary

Basic Sentence Structure

Everyday Vocabulary

Intermediate Sentence Structure

Advanced Vocabulary

Ethiopian Culture and Traditions

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to today's lesson on '''Using the Past Tense''' in Amharic! This is an exciting step in our journey to mastering the Amharic language. Understanding how to express actions that have already occurred is essential, as it allows us to share our experiences and tell stories from the past. In this lesson, we will break down the past tense in Amharic, explore its conjugation rules, and practice using it in sentences.
+'''Outline of the Lesson:'''
+. Introduction to the Past Tense
+. Conjugation Rules for Regular Verbs
+. Examples of Regular Verbs
+. Conjugation Rules for Irregular Verbs
+. Examples of Irregular Verbs
+. Practical Exercises
+. Conclusion
 __TOC__
-== Introduction ==
+=== Introduction to the Past Tense ===
+The past tense in Amharic is used to describe actions that have already taken place. It is crucial in storytelling, discussing previous events, and sharing personal experiences. In Amharic, the verb forms change significantly based on the subject pronoun, which makes understanding these conjugations vital for effective communication.
-Welcome to the Intermediate Amharic course! In this lesson, we will focus on using the past tense of verbs in Amharic. Understanding how to talk about past events is essential for effective communication, as it allows us to discuss our experiences and the actions that have already occurred. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently use the past tense in your conversations and express yourself fluently in Amharic.
+=== Conjugation Rules for Regular Verbs ===
-To ensure that you have a solid foundation, we will start by reviewing the basic structure of Amharic sentences and the conjugation of verbs in the present tense. This will help you grasp the differences and similarities between the present and past tenses. We will then delve into the details of forming the past tense, including the conjugation of regular and irregular verbs. Throughout the lesson, we will provide numerous examples and exercises to reinforce your understanding and provide opportunities for practice.
+In Amharic, regular verbs typically follow a standard pattern when conjugating into the past tense. The root of the verb is modified by adding specific suffixes depending on the subject pronoun.
-Additionally, we will explore the cultural significance of the past tense in Amharic. We will discuss how the language reflects the rich history and traditions of Ethiopia, and how the past tense is used to narrate stories, discuss historical events, and share personal experiences. By gaining insight into the cultural context, you will deepen your appreciation for the language and its connection to the Ethiopian culture.
+. '''For masculine singular subjects''': Add '''-ነው''' (new) to the root.
-Let's begin our journey into the past tense of Amharic verbs!
+. '''For feminine singular subjects''': Add '''-ነች''' (nech) to the root.
+. '''For plural subjects''': Add '''-ነን''' (nen) for the first person, '''-ነሽ''' (nesh) for the second person, and '''-ነሉ''' (nalu) for the third person.
+Let's take a closer look with some examples:
+{| class="wikitable"
-== Basic Sentence Structure and Verb Conjugation Review ==
+! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
-Before we dive into the past tense, let's quickly review the basic sentence structure and verb conjugation in Amharic. This will serve as a foundation for understanding the past tense and its formation.
+|-
-In Amharic, the basic sentence structure follows a subject-object-verb (SOV) order. This means that the subject comes first, followed by the object, and then the verb. For example:
+| እኔ ተመልሻለሁ  || ʔɨne t'ɛmälɨšalɨhu || I returned
-* Subject: "እኔ" (I)
+|-
-* Object: "ቤት" (house)
-* Verb: "እንዴት ነሽ?" (are you?)
-Putting it all together, we have the sentence: "እኔ ቤት እንዴት ነሽ?" (I house are you?). In English, this translates to "Where is my house?"
+| አንቺ ተመልሻሽ  || ʔančɨ t'ɛmälɨšäš || You (feminine) returned
-Now, let's review the conjugation of verbs in the present tense. In Amharic, verbs are conjugated based on the subject pronoun and the tense. Here is an example using the present tense:
+|-
-* Verb: "ወደችህ" (go)
+| እኛ ተመልሻን  || ʔɨnǝ t'ɛmälɨšan || We returned
-* Subject pronoun: "እኔ" (I)
-Conjugated verb: "እኔ ወደችህ" (I go).
+|-
-It's important to note that the verb form changes depending on the subject pronoun. In the present tense, the verb form for "I" is different from "you" or "he/she/it."
+| እናንተ ተመልሻች  || ʔɨnānɨtʰä t'ɛmälɨšatʃ || You (plural) returned
-Now that we have refreshed our understanding of basic sentence structure and verb conjugation in Amharic, let's move on to learning about the past tense!
+|-
-== Forming the Past Tense ==
+| እነ ተመልሻሉ  || ʔɨnɨ t'ɛmälɨšalu || They returned
-The past tense in Amharic is used to talk about actions that have already happened in the past. To form the past tense, we typically add specific suffixes to the verb stem. The suffixes vary based on whether the verb is regular or irregular. Let's explore both cases in detail.
+|}
-=== Regular Verbs ===
+=== Examples of Regular Verbs ===
-Regular verbs in Amharic follow predictable patterns when conjugated in the past tense. The suffixes we add to the verb stem depend on the subject pronoun. Here is a table illustrating the conjugation of a regular verb, "አስጠነቅቃለሁ" (study), in the past tense:
+Let’s look at more examples of common regular verbs in the past tense:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Subject Pronoun !! Past Tense Verb
+! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| እኔ (I) || አስጠነቅቀችሁ
+| እኔ አመሰግናለሁ  || ʔɨne ʔämasägnalɨhu || I thanked
 |-
-| አንተ (You) || አስጠነቅቄህ
+| አንቺ አመሰግናለሽ  || ʔančɨ ʔämasägnalɨš || You (feminine) thanked
 |-
-| እርስዎ/እርሱ/እስራት (He/She/It) || አስጠነቅቀችሁ
+| እኛ አመሰግናለን  || ʔɨnǝ ʔämasägnalɨn || We thanked
 |-
-| እኛ (We) || አስጠነቅንን
+| እናንተ አመሰግናች  || ʔɨnānɨtʰä ʔämasägnatʃ || You (plural) thanked
 |-
-| እስራትዎ/እስራትህ (You Plural) || አስጠነቅቄላለሁ
-|-
+| እነ አመሰግኑ  || ʔɨnɨ ʔämasägnu || They thanked
-| እስራትና (They) || አስጠነቅቄላለሁ
 |}
-As you can see from the table, the verb stem "አስጠነቅ" remains the same, and we add different suffixes to indicate the subject pronoun in the past tense.
+=== Conjugation Rules for Irregular Verbs ===
+Irregular verbs in Amharic do not follow the regular patterns we discussed earlier. Each irregular verb can have unique conjugation forms, and it’s important to memorize these. Here are a couple of common irregular verbs:
+. '''To go (መሄድ)''': The past tense forms change significantly.
+* እኔ መሄድ  || ʔɨne mähäd || I went
+* አንቺ መሄደሽ || ʔančɨ mähädäš || You (feminine) went
+* እኛ መሄድን || ʔɨnǝ mähädan || We went
-Let's look at an example sentence using the past tense of the verb "አስጠነቅቃለሁ" (study):
+* እናንተ መሄዳች || ʔɨnānɨtʰä mähädäč || You (plural) went
-* Present Tense: "እኔ በቤት ተማርከው አስጠነቅቃለሁ" (I study at home)
+* እነ መሄዱ || ʔɨnɨ mähädu || They went
-* Past Tense: "እኔ በቤት ተማርከው አስጠነቅቀችሁ" (I studied at home)
-In the past tense, the verb form "አስጠነቅቀችሁ" indicates that the action of studying has already taken place.
+. '''To eat (መብላት)''': This verb also has its own irregular forms.
-=== Irregular Verbs ===
+* እኔ አበላለሁ || ʔɨne ʔäbalalɨhu || I ate
-Irregular verbs in Amharic do not follow the same conjugation patterns as regular verbs. Instead, they have unique forms in the past tense. Let's look at an example using the irregular verb "መጥፎ" (eat):
+* አንቺ አበላለሽ || ʔančɨ ʔäbalalɨš || You (feminine) ate
+* እኛ አበላለን || ʔɨnǝ ʔäbalalɨn || We ate
+* እናንተ አበላላች || ʔɨnānɨtʰä ʔäbalalātʃ || You (plural) ate
+* እነ አበላሉ || ʔɨnɨ ʔäbalalu || They ate
+=== Examples of Irregular Verbs ===
+Here are additional examples of irregular verbs in the past tense:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Subject Pronoun !! Past Tense Verb
+! Amharic !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| እኔ (I) || መጥፎችሁ
+| እኔ አደርግኩ  || ʔɨne ʔädärgɨku || I did
 |-
-| አንተ (You) || መጥፎህ
+| አንቺ አደርግኪ  || ʔančɨ ʔädärgɨkɨ || You (feminine) did
 |-
-| እርስዎ/እርሱ/እስራት (He/She/It) || መጥፎችሁ
+| እኛ አደርግን  || ʔɨnǝ ʔädärgɨn || We did
 |-
-| እኛ (We) || መጥፎንን
+| እናንተ አደርግን  || ʔɨnānɨtʰä ʔädärgɨn || You (plural) did
 |-
-| እስራትዎ/እስራትህ (You Plural) || መጥፎላለሁ
-|-
+| እነ አደርጉ  || ʔɨnɨ ʔädärgu || They did
-| እስራትና (They) || መጥፎላለሁ
 |}
-As you can see, the past tense forms of the irregular verb "መጥፎ" (eat) are different from the regular verb forms. It's important to memorize the irregular verbs and their past tense conjugations to use them correctly in conversations.
+=== Practical Exercises ===
+Now that we have covered the conjugation rules and examples, it's time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises to practice what you have learned.
+. '''Conjugate the following verbs into the past tense for all subject pronouns:'''
+* To play (መጫወት)
+* To write (መጻፍ)
+. '''Translate the following sentences into Amharic:'''
+* I traveled to Addis Ababa.
+* You (feminine) listened to music.
+. '''Change the following sentences from present to past tense:'''
+* እኔ አደርግአለሁ (I do)
+* እነ ይገኛሉ (They are here)
+. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct past tense form of the verb given in parentheses:'''
+* እኔ አመሰግነሁ || (መሰግን)
+* እናንተ ገና ይቀመጣሉ || (መቀመጥ)
+. '''Match the following verbs with their past tense forms:'''
+* To see (መረዳት)
+* To sleep (መተኛ)
+* To run (መራ)
+. '''Create sentences using the past tense for the following subjects:'''
+* I
+* You (plural)
+. '''Write a short paragraph (3-5 sentences) about something you did last weekend using past tense verbs.'''
+. '''Identify the correct past tense form for the following subject pronouns:'''
+* እኔ (I)
+* እንተ (You, masculine)
+. '''Rewrite the following incorrect sentences using the correct past tense form:'''
+* እናንተ ያልተኛው ነው (You (plural) sleep)
+* እኔ መግባት ነው (I enter)
+. '''Translate the following into English:'''
+* እኔ በዚህ ሳምንት ወደ አዲስ አበባ አመርቻለሁ
+=== Solutions and Explanations ===
+.
+* To play (መጫወት):
+* እኔ መጫወትኩ
+* አንቺ መጫወትኪ
+* እኛ መጫወትን
+* እናንተ መጫወትን
-Let's see an example sentence using the past tense of the irregular verb "መጥፎ" (eat):
+* እነ መጫወቱ
-* Present Tense: "እኔ ምጥፍት አልነበረም" (I don't eat meat)
+* To write (መጻፍ):
-* Past Tense: "እኔ ምጥፍት መጥፎችሁ" (I didn't eat meat)
-In this example, the past tense form "መጥፎችሁ" indicates that the action of eating meat in the past did not occur.
+* እኔ መጻፍኩ
-Now that we have learned about regular and irregular verbs in the past tense, let's move on to the cultural section to gain a deeper understanding of the importance of the past tense in Amharic.
+* አንቺ መጻፍኪ
-== Cultural Insight: The Past Tense in Amharic Narratives ==
+* እኛ መጻፍን
-In Amharic, the past tense plays a crucial role in storytelling and narrating historical events. Ethiopia has a rich history and diverse cultural heritage, and the past tense allows Ethiopians to preserve and share their stories and traditions.
+* እናንተ መጻፍን
-One prominent example of the use of the past tense in Amharic narratives is the epic poem "Kebra Nagast" or "The Glory of Kings." This ancient text tells the story of the Solomonic dynasty and the lineage of Ethiopian emperors. The use of the past tense in the poem creates a sense of historical significance and emphasizes the connection between the past and the present.
+* እነ መጻፉ
-Amharic speakers also use the past tense to recount personal experiences and memories. Whether it's sharing childhood memories, describing past travels, or discussing historical events, the past tense allows individuals to express themselves and connect with others through storytelling.
+.
-== Exercises ==
+* I traveled to Addis Ababa: እኔ ወደ አዲስ አበባ አልተመለስኩ
-Now that we have covered the formation of the past tense in Amharic and explored its cultural significance, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Complete the following exercises to reinforce your understanding and improve your ability to use the past tense in Amharic.
+* You (feminine) listened to music: አንቺ ሙዚቃ አድርገሽ
-Exercise 1: Conjugate the following regular verbs in the past tense according to the subject pronoun provided:
+.
-. Verb: "ሰውን ይቀጥላል" (see)
+* እኔ አደርግን ነበር (I did)
-* Subject Pronoun: አንተ (You)
-* Past Tense Verb:
-. Verb: "ተነስቷል" (sleep)
+* እነ ይገኛሉ ነበር (They were here)
-* Subject Pronoun: እርስዎ/እርሱ/እስራት (He/She/It)
-* Past Tense Verb:
-Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the correct form of the irregular verb "እንዴት ነሽ?" (are you?):
+.
-. እኔ በዚህ ቦታ አቅጣጫዎች መሰረት አይችልም.
+* እኔ አመሰግነሁ || እኔ መሰግን
-. እርሱ በስሜ አስቀድማለሁ.
-Exercise 3: Write a short paragraph (5-7 sentences) using the past tense to describe a memorable experience you had. Be sure to include details and vivid descriptions.
+* እናንተ ገና ይቀመጣሉ || ገና መቀመጥ
-== Solutions ==
+.
-Exercise 1:
+* To see (መረዳት) - አረዳ
-. Past Tense Verb: ሰውን ይቀጥልህ
-. Past Tense Verb: ተነስት
-Exercise 2:
+* To sleep (መተኛ) - አነበብ
-. እኔ በዚህ ቦታ አቅጣጫዎች መሰረት አይችልም.
-. እርሱ በስሜ አስቀድማለሁ.
-Exercise 3: (example paragraph)
+* To run (መራ) - አራ
-በዚህ አምስት ዓመት በእስራት አነጋገር ላይ እንደሚያስፈልግ ተፈራርሺ፣ አስመልክቶልኛል፣ በመንገረው የሚያስተምር እና የሚያሳስብ እድሜው በእስር ቤት ላይ እንደሚቀጥልልኝ አገርን በማስመልከት ተስፋ አድርጎ ያስጠነቀቀውን እድሜ ያስረዳል። በዚህ አስተዳደር ሰውነትን አቅጣጫውን በሙሉ መሰረት ላይ እንደሚቆጠር ሆነሻል፣ እና እስራትውን በእድሜው ላይ መልካም ለማስተማር ምሳሌውን እንደሚሰማርበት እናገራለሁ።
-== Conclusion ==
+.
-Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to use the past tense of verbs in Amharic. By understanding the formation of the past tense and practicing with various examples, you are now equipped to express yourself confidently when discussing past events, sharing experiences, or narrating stories in Amharic.
+* I played soccer yesterday.
-Continue practicing the past tense through conversations, reading Amharic texts, and listening to native speakers. The more you immerse yourself in the language, the more natural and fluent your use of the past tense will become.
+* You (plural) danced at the party.
-In the next lesson, we will explore basic prepositions and adverbs in Amharic, which will further enhance your ability to construct more complex sentences and express yourself more precisely. Keep up the great work!
+.
+* Last weekend, I went to the market. I bought some fruits. I also met with friends.
+.
+* እኔ (I) - መሄድ (went)
+* እንተ (You, masculine) - መሄድ (went)
+.
+* እናንተ ያልተኛው ነው -> እናንተ ተኛሉ
+* እኔ መግባት ነው -> እኔ መግባት ነው
+.
+* I entered Addis Ababa this week: እኔ በዚህ ሳምንት ወደ አዲስ አበባ አመርቻለሁ
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations! You've now learned how to use the past tense in Amharic. This skill will enhance your ability to communicate about past experiences, making your conversations richer and more engaging. Practice regularly, and you'll find it becomes second nature. Keep up the great work, and stay tuned for our next lesson in the '''Complete 0 to A1 Amharic Course'''!
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