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==Related Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] | |||
* [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/The-Imperfective-and-Perfective|The Imperfective and Perfective]] | |||
* [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]] | |||
* [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Questions|Questions]] | |||
* [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]] | |||
* [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Nouns-and-Pronouns|Nouns and Pronouns]] | |||
* [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Comparison-of-Adjectives-and-Adverbs|Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs]] | |||
* [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] | |||
* [[Language/Slovak/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]] | |||
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Revision as of 21:56, 14 March 2023
Hello and welcome to the second unit of the "Complete 0 to A1 Slovak Course". In this lesson, we will learn how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Slovak.
Slovak is a Slavic language, which means that it shares many similarities with other Slavic languages, such as Czech, Polish, and Russian. Although it may seem challenging at first, learning Slovak can be incredibly rewarding, especially if you plan to visit or live in Slovakia.
Let's get started!
The Present Tense
In Slovak, there are three types of verbs: regular, irregular, and modal. In this lesson, we will focus on regular verbs in the present tense.
The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening now, habitual actions, and general truths. It is formed by adding different endings to the stem (or root) of the verb, depending on the subject.
Here is the present tense of the verb "hovoriť" (to speak), which is a regular verb:
| Slovak | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| hovorím | [ˈhovoriːm] | I speak |
| hovoríš | [ˈhovoriːʃ] | You speak (informal) |
| hovorí | [ˈhovoriː] | He/She/It speaks |
| hovoríme | [ˈhovoriːmɛ] | We speak |
| hovoríte | [ˈhovoriːtɛ] | You speak (formal/plural) |
| hovoria | [ˈhovorja] | They speak |
As you can see, the endings change depending on the subject. For example, verbs that end in "-ať" or "-ať sa" have the following endings:
| Slovak | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| pracujem | [ˈpratsuːjɛm] | I work |
| pracuješ | [ˈpratsuːjɛʃ] | You work (informal) |
| pracuje | [ˈpratsuːjɛ] | He/She/It works |
| pracujeme | [ˈpratsuːjɛmɛ] | We work |
| pracujete | [ˈpratsuːjɛtɛ] | You work (formal/plural) |
| pracujú | [ˈpratsuːjuː] | They work |
Tips and Tricks
Here are some tips and tricks for conjugating regular verbs in the present tense:
- Identify the stem of the verb by removing the -ť ending from the infinitive form. For example, the stem of "hovoriť" is "hovor".
- Memorize the different endings for each subject. It can be helpful to create flashcards or quizzes to practice.
- Pay attention to vowel changes in the stem. Some verbs have stem alternations in the present tense. For example, the verb "jesť" (to eat) changes its stem to "jem" in the first person singular.
- Practice, practice, practice! The more you use the present tense in context, the easier it will become.
Conclusion
Congratulations! You have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Slovak. Keep practicing and using these verbs in everyday conversation to become more comfortable with this grammar structure. Remember to be patient with yourself and to have fun while learning.
If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Happy learning!
Related Lessons
- Give your Opinion
- The Imperfective and Perfective
- Conditional Mood
- Future Tense
- Questions
- Prepositions
- Nouns and Pronouns
- Comparison of Adjectives and Adverbs
- Pronouns
- Nouns