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Welcome to the "Basic Verb Conjugation" lesson! In this lesson, as a part of the "Complete 0 to A1 Turkmen Course," we will focus on conjugating regular Turkmen verbs in the present tense. You will learn how to form the conjugations for different personal pronouns, along with some examples of common verbs to practice. We will also touch on some interesting aspects of the Turkmen culture and language that will surely enrich your learning experience.

Finish this lesson and explore these related pages: Common Prepositions & Give your Opinion.

Introduction to Verb Conjugation in Turkmen

Regular Turkmen verbs follow a simple pattern, which makes it easy to learn and conjugate them. The conjugation of a verb depends on the personal pronoun that is attached to it (such as I, you, he, she, we, and they).

Turkmen verb conjugation is based on two components: the verb stem and the conjugation suffix. The verb stem is the root form of the verb, which usually ends with the letters "-mak" or "-mek." The conjugation suffixes are the endings that change according to personal pronouns.

As we proceed with the lesson, you'll notice that Turkmen verbs are relatively easy to conjugate. So, let's get started!

Regular Verb Conjugation in the Present Tense

Regular verbs in the present tense follow a systematic pattern for conjugation. To conjugate regular verbs in the present tense, follow these steps:

1. Remove the "-mak" or "-mek" ending from the infinitive form of the verb to find the verb stem. 2. Attach the appropriate personal pronoun suffix to the verb stem.

Here is a list of personal pronoun suffixes for regular verbs in the present tense:

• I: -ýan / -yan
• You (singular, informal): -ýar / -yar
• He/She/It: -ýar / -yar
• We: -ýas / -yas
• You (plural, formal): -ýaň / -yaň
• They: -ýarlar / -yarlar

For example, let's conjugate the verb "işlemek" (to work) with each personal pronoun:

Examples:

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
işleýän	iş-le-yän	I work
işleýär	iş-le-yär	You work (singular, informal)
işleýär	iş-le-yär	He/She/It works
işleýäs	iş-le-yäs	We work
işleýäň	iş-le-yäň	You work (plural, formal)
işleýärler	iş-le-yärler	They work

Turkmen Culture Tip

The Turkmen work culture highly valuates punctuality and discipline, which are seen as essential traits for success in this Central Asian country. It is common for the locals to wake up early in the morning and be punctual for appointments, meetings, and events.

Common Regular Verbs in Turkmen

Now that you have learned the process of conjugating regular verbs in the present tense, let's practice with a list of some common regular verbs.

Examples of regular verbs in their infinitive forms, along with their meanings in English, are as follows:

• okamak (to read)
• yaşamak (to live)
• goýmak (to put)
• gelmek (to come)
• gitmek (to go)

Pick a verb and try conjugating it with each personal pronoun following the instructions you've learned in this lesson.

Here's an example using the verb "goýmak" (to put):

Turkmen	Pronunciation	English
goýýan	goy-yän	I put
goýýar	goy-yär	You put (singular, informal)
goýýar	goy-yär	He/She/It puts
goýýas	goy-yäs	We put
goýýaň	goy-yäň	You put (plural, formal)
goýýarlar	goy-yärler	They put

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned how to conjugate regular Turkmen verbs in the present tense. Remember, the key is to identify the verb stem and attach the appropriate personal pronoun suffix. Once you get the hang of this process, conjugating regular verbs in Turkmen will become second nature to you.

We encourage you to practice conjugating the verbs introduced in this lesson and any others you come across in your Turkmen language journey. If you ever find yourself in Turkmenistan or interacting with the locals, your knowledge of verb conjugation will surely help you communicate more effectively.

Keep up the good work, and enjoy the rest of the "Complete 0 to A1 Turkmen Course"!

Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: Verbs & Conditional Mood.

Table of Contents - Turkmen Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verbs

• Personal Pronouns
• Basic Verb Conjugation

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Adjectives

• Noun Gender and Plurals
• Adjective Agreement

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Turkmen Customs and Traditions

• Greetings and Etiquette
• Turkmen Holidays

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Ordering in a Restaurant

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Asking Questions

• Question Words
• Forming Questions

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Directions and Locations

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Geography and Landmarks

• Regions of Turkmenistan
• Famous Landmarks

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Common Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Describing Leisure Activities

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Turkmen Art and Literature

• Traditional Art Forms
• Famous Turkmen Writers

Other Lessons

• Question words
• 0 to A1 Course
• Adverbs
• Conditional Mood
• Forming Questions
• Common Prepositions
• Question Words
• The Subjunctive Mood
• Adjective Agreement

Sources

• Turkmen grammar - Wikipedia
• Turkmen Language Grammar Guide