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Welcome to the "Armenian Grammar → Present Tense" lesson! Understanding the present tense is crucial for beginners learning Armenian, as it forms the foundation for communicating daily activities, feelings, and thoughts. This lesson will guide you through the intricacies of forming and using the present tense in Armenian, including both regular and irregular verb conjugations. By the end, you will feel confident in constructing sentences and expressing yourself in the present.

In this lesson, we will cover:

The importance of the present tense in communication.

How to form the present tense for regular verbs.

How to form the present tense for irregular verbs.

Practical examples to illustrate each point.

Exercises for practice with detailed solutions.

Let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of Armenian present tense!

The Importance of the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

The present tense is essential for expressing actions that are currently happening or habitual. In Armenian, mastering the present tense allows you to describe your daily life, share your opinions, and engage in conversations. Whether you're ordering food, talking about your hobbies, or discussing your family, the present tense will be your go-to tool for communication. Let’s look at how to form the present tense in Armenian!

Regular Verbs in the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

In Armenian, regular verbs follow specific conjugation patterns. To conjugate a regular verb in the present tense, you typically replace the infinitive ending with present tense endings based on the subject pronoun. Let's explore this with an example:

The Verb "to go" (գնալ)[edit | edit source]

1. Infinitive: գնալ (gnal) - to go

2. Conjugation Pattern:

I go: ես գնում (yes gnum)

You (singular) go: դու գնում ես (du gnum yes)

He/She goes: նա գնում է (na gnum e)

We go: մենք գնում ենք (menq gnum enk)

You (plural/formal) go: դուք գնում եք (duq gnum eq)

They go: նրանք գնում են (nranq gnum en)

Now let’s summarize this in a table:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
ես գնում	yes gnum	I go
դու գնում ես	du gnum yes	You (singular) go
նա գնում է	na gnum e	He/She goes
մենք գնում ենք	menq gnum enk	We go
դուք գնում եք	duq gnum eq	You (plural/formal) go
նրանք գնում են	nranq gnum en	They go

Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs in Armenian do not follow the standard conjugation patterns, and their forms must be memorized. Let’s take a look at the verb "to be" (լինել) as a common example.

The Verb "to be" (լինել)[edit | edit source]

1. Infinitive: լինել (linel) - to be

2. Conjugation:

I am: ես եմ (yes em)

You (singular) are: դու ես (du yes)

He/She is: նա է (na e)

We are: մենք ենք (menq enk)

You (plural/formal) are: դուք եք (duq eq)

They are: նրանք են (nranq en)

Here’s how this looks in a table:

Armenian	Pronunciation	English
ես եմ	yes em	I am
դու ես	du yes	You (singular) are
նա է	na e	He/She is
մենք ենք	menq enk	We are
դուք եք	duq eq	You (plural/formal) are
նրանք են	nranq en	They are

Practical Examples of Present Tense Usage[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding, let’s go through some practical examples that illustrate how the present tense is used in various contexts.

Examples in Context[edit | edit source]

1. I eat an apple: ես մի խնձոր եմ ուտում (yes mi khndzor em utum).

2. You (singular) like music: դու երաժշտություն ես սիրում (du yerejshthutyun yes sirum).

3. He plays football: նա ֆուտբոլ է խաղում (na futbol e khaghum).

4. She reads a book: նա գիրք է կարդում (na girq e kardum).

5. We watch TV: մենք հեռուստացույց ենք դիտում (menq herrustatsuyc enk ditum).

6. You (plural) speak Armenian: դուք հայերեն եք խոսում (duq hayeren eq khosum).

7. They study at the university: նրանք համալսարանում են սովորում (nranq hamalsaranum en sovorum).

8. I love my family: ես իմ ընտանիքը սիրում եմ (yes im untanike sirum em).

9. You (singular) work hard: դու շատ աշխատասեր ես (du shat ashkhataser yes).

10. He travels frequently: նա հաճախ է ճանապարհորդում (na hajakh e janaparhordum).

11. She enjoys cooking: նա սիրում է խոհարարել (na sirum e khoyararel).

12. We play games: մենք խաղեր ենք խաղում (menq khagher enk khaghum).

13. You (plural) understand the lesson: դուք դասը հասկանում եք (duq dasy haskanum eq).

14. They teach English: նրանք անգլերեն են սովորեցնում (nranq angleren en sovoretsnum).

15. I drink coffee every morning: ես ամեն առավոտ սուրճ եմ խմում (yes amen aravot surch em khmum).

16. You (singular) write letters: դու նամակներ ես գրում (du namakner yes grum).

17. He dances well: նա լավ է պարում (na lav e parum).

18. She listens to music: նա երաժշտություն է լսում (na yerejshthutyun e lsum).

19. We enjoy our time together: մենք միասին մեր ժամանակը սիրում ենք (menq miasin mer zhamanak@ sirum enk).

20. You (plural) play chess: դուք շախմատ եք խաղում (duq shakhmat eq khaghum).

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you have a solid understanding of the present tense, let’s apply what you've learned through some exercises.

1. Conjugate the verb "to see" (տեսնել) in present tense for all subject pronouns.

2. Translate the following sentence into Armenian: "They eat bread."

3. Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verb "to be": "I ___ a student."

4. Change the following sentence to the present tense: "I wrote a letter."

5. Use the verb "to go" in a sentence that describes where you are going today.

6. Conjugate the verb "to drink" (խմել) in present tense for all subject pronouns.

7. Translate this sentence into English: "Դուք լավ եք սովորում."

8. Create a sentence using "I am learning Armenian." in Armenian.

9. Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "to like": "She ___ ice cream."

10. Translate this sentence into Armenian: "We play basketball."

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

1. Conjugation of "to see" (տեսնել):

I see: ես տեսնում եմ (yes tesnum em)

You (singular) see: դու տեսնում ես (du tesnum yes)

He/She sees: նա տեսնում է (na tesnum e)

We see: մենք տեսնում ենք (menq tesnum enk)

You (plural/formal) see: դուք տեսնում եք (duq tesnum eq)

They see: նրանք տեսնում են (nranq tesnum en)

2. Translation: Նրանք հաց են ուտում (nranq hatz en utum).

3. Fill in the blank: I am a student: ես ուսանող եմ (yes usanogh em).

4. Change to present tense: I am writing a letter: ես նամակ եմ գրում (yes namak em grum).

5. Example sentence: I am going to the market today: ես այսօր շուկա եմ գնում (yes aysor shuka em gnum).

6. Conjugation of "to drink" (խմել):

I drink: ես խմում եմ (yes khmum em)

You (singular) drink: դու խմում ես (du khmum yes)

He/She drinks: նա խմում է (na khmum e)

We drink: մենք խմում ենք (menq khmum enk)

You (plural/formal) drink: դուք խմում եք (duq khmum eq)

They drink: նրանք խմում են (nranq khmum en)

7. Translation: "You (plural) are learning well."

8. Example sentence: Ես հայերեն եմ սովորում (yes hayeren em sovorum).

9. Fill in the blank: She likes ice cream: Նա սերուցք է սիրում (na serutsq e sirum).

10. Translation: Մենք բասկետբոլ ենք խաղում (menq basketbol enk khaghum).

By practicing these exercises, you can reinforce your understanding of the present tense and improve your ability to communicate effectively in Armenian. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep exploring the language, and soon you’ll find yourself conversing with ease.

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

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Alphabet and Pronunciation

Numbers and Time

Basic Sentence Structure

Family and Relationships

Nouns and Pronouns

Food and Dining

Verbs and Tenses

Travel and Transportation

Adjectives and Adverbs

Armenian Traditions and Customs

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+Welcome to the "Armenian Grammar → Present Tense" lesson! Understanding the present tense is crucial for beginners learning Armenian, as it forms the foundation for communicating daily activities, feelings, and thoughts. This lesson will guide you through the intricacies of forming and using the present tense in Armenian, including both regular and irregular verb conjugations. By the end, you will feel confident in constructing sentences and expressing yourself in the present.
+In this lesson, we will cover:
+* The importance of the present tense in communication.
+* How to form the present tense for regular verbs.
+* How to form the present tense for irregular verbs.
+* Practical examples to illustrate each point.
+* Exercises for practice with detailed solutions.
+Let's dive in and explore the fascinating world of Armenian present tense!
 __TOC__
-== Introduction ==
+=== The Importance of the Present Tense ===
+The present tense is essential for expressing actions that are currently happening or habitual. In Armenian, mastering the present tense allows you to describe your daily life, share your opinions, and engage in conversations. Whether you're ordering food, talking about your hobbies, or discussing your family, the present tense will be your go-to tool for communication. Let’s look at how to form the present tense in Armenian!
+=== Regular Verbs in the Present Tense ===
+In Armenian, regular verbs follow specific conjugation patterns. To conjugate a regular verb in the present tense, you typically replace the infinitive ending with present tense endings based on the subject pronoun. Let's explore this with an example:
+==== The Verb "to go" (գնալ) ====
+. Infinitive: գնալ (gnal) - to go
-In this lesson, we will explore the present tense in Armenian. The present tense is an essential aspect of the Armenian language, as it allows us to express actions happening in the current moment or describe habitual actions. Mastering the present tense will greatly enhance your ability to communicate effectively in Armenian. Throughout this lesson, we will cover the formation of regular and irregular verb conjugations in the present tense and provide numerous examples to illustrate each point. Additionally, we will delve into the cultural aspects of the present tense, exploring any regional variations in its usage and understanding. So let's dive in and discover the beauty of the present tense in Armenian!
+. Conjugation Pattern:
-== Regular Verb Conjugation in the Present Tense ==
+* I go: ես գնում (yes gnum)
-To form the present tense for regular verbs in Armenian, we follow a straightforward pattern. Let's take a look at the process step by step:
+* You (singular) go: դու գնում ես (du gnum yes)
-. Identify the verb stem: The verb stem is the base form of the verb without any suffixes or endings. For example, the verb "to speak" has the stem "խոսե- (khose-)".
+* He/She goes: նա գնում է (na gnum e)
-. Add the appropriate suffix for the subject: Armenian verbs have different suffixes depending on the subject of the sentence. Here are the subject suffixes for the present tense:
-{| class="wikitable"
+* We go: մենք գնում ենք (menq gnum enk)
-! Person !! Suffix
-|-
-| I || -մ (-m)
-|-
-| You (singular) || -ս (-s)
-|-
-| He/She/It || -ը (-ë)
-|-
-| We || -ենք (-enk')
-|-
-| You (plural) || -եք (-ek')
-|-
-| They || -են (-en)
-|}
-. Attach the subject suffix to the verb stem: Combine the verb stem with the appropriate subject suffix. For example, to say "I speak," we would add the suffix "-մ" to the verb stem "խոսե-," resulting in "խոսում եմ (khosum em)".
+* You (plural/formal) go: դուք գնում եք (duq gnum eq)
-Now let's see some examples of regular verb conjugations in the present tense:
+* They go: նրանք գնում են (nranq gnum en)
-==== Examples ====
+Now let’s summarize this in a table:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| համարում եմ (hamarum em) || hah-mah-room em || I understand
+| ես գնում || yes gnum || I go
 |-
-| կարող եմ (karogh em) || kah-rogh em || I can
+| դու գնում ես || du gnum yes || You (singular) go
 |-
-| գրում եմ (grum em) || groom em || I write
+| նա գնում է || na gnum e || He/She goes
 |-
-| կարող ես (karogh es) || kah-rogh es || You can
+| մենք գնում ենք || menq gnum enk || We go
 |-
-| գրում ես (grum es) || groom es || You write
+| դուք գնում եք || duq gnum eq || You (plural/formal) go
 |-
-| դուստր է (dust'r e) || doos-tir eh || He/She/It reads
-|-
+| նրանք գնում են || nranq gnum en || They go
-| կարող ենք (karogh enk') || kah-rogh enk' || We can
-|-
-| գրում ենք (grum enk') || groom enk' || We write
-|-
-| դուստրներ են (dust'rner en) || doos-tir-ner en || They read
 |}
-== Irregular Verb Conjugation in the Present Tense ==
+=== Irregular Verbs in the Present Tense ===
+Irregular verbs in Armenian do not follow the standard conjugation patterns, and their forms must be memorized. Let’s take a look at the verb "to be" (լինել) as a common example.
+==== The Verb "to be" (լինել) ====
+. Infinitive: լինել (linel) - to be
+. Conjugation:
-While regular verb conjugations in the present tense follow a predictable pattern, some verbs in Armenian are irregular and do not conform to this pattern. Irregular verbs have unique conjugations that must be memorized. Let's look at a few examples of irregular verb conjugations in the present tense:
+* I am: ես եմ (yes em)
-==== Examples ====
+* You (singular) are: դու ես (du yes)
+* He/She is: նա է (na e)
+* We are: մենք ենք (menq enk)
+* You (plural/formal) are: դուք եք (duq eq)
+* They are: նրանք են (nranq en)
+Here’s how this looks in a table:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Armenian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| եմ (em) || em || I am
+| ես եմ || yes em || I am
 |-
-| ես (es) || es || You are
+| դու ես || du yes || You (singular) are
 |-
-| է (e) || eh || He/She/It is
+| նա է || na e || He/She is
 |-
-| ենք (enk') || enk' || We are
+| մենք ենք || menq enk || We are
 |-
-| եք (ek') || ek' || You are
+| դուք եք || duq eq || You (plural/formal) are
 |-
-| են (en) || en || They are
-|-
+| նրանք են || nranq en || They are
-| գնամ (gnam) || gnahm || I go
-|-
-| եմ գնում (em gnum) || em gnoom || I am going
-|-
-| ես գնում (es gnum) || es gnoom || You are going
-|-
-| է գնում (e gnum) || eh gnoom || He/She/It is going
 |}
-As you can see, irregular verbs have unique conjugations that may not follow the regular pattern. It is important to memorize these forms and practice using them in various contexts.
+=== Practical Examples of Present Tense Usage ===
+To solidify your understanding, let’s go through some practical examples that illustrate how the present tense is used in various contexts.
+==== Examples in Context ====
+. I eat an apple: ես մի խնձոր եմ ուտում (yes mi khndzor em utum).
-== Cultural Insight: Present Tense in Armenian Literature ==
+. You (singular) like music: դու երաժշտություն ես սիրում (du yerejshthutyun yes sirum).
-The present tense plays a significant role in Armenian literature, showcasing the vibrancy and immediacy of the language. Many Armenian authors and poets have utilized the present tense to evoke emotions and immerse readers in the present moment. One notable example is the renowned Armenian poet Paruyr Sevak, who often employed the present tense to convey a sense of intimacy and urgency in his poetry. By exploring Armenian literature, you can gain a deeper appreciation for the power and beauty of the present tense in the Armenian language.
+. He plays football: նա ֆուտբոլ է խաղում (na futbol e khaghum).
-== Practice Exercises ==
+. She reads a book: նա գիրք է կարդում (na girq e kardum).
-Now it's time to put your knowledge of the present tense into practice! Complete the following exercises and check your answers below:
+. We watch TV: մենք հեռուստացույց ենք դիտում (menq herrustatsuyc enk ditum).
-Exercise 1: Conjugate the verbs in the present tense according to the given subjects.
+. You (plural) speak Armenian: դուք հայերեն եք խոսում (duq hayeren eq khosum).
-. խոսել (khosel) - to speak
+. They study at the university: նրանք համալսարանում են սովորում (nranq hamalsaranum en sovorum).
-- I: խոսում եմ (khosum em)
-- You (singular): խոսում ես (khosum es)
-- He/She/It: խոսում է (khosum eh)
-- We: խոսում ենք (khosum enk')
-- You (plural): խոսում ենք (khosum enk')
-- They: խոսում են (khosum en)
-. գրել (grel) - to write
+. I love my family: ես իմ ընտանիքը սիրում եմ (yes im untanike sirum em).
-- I: գրում եմ (groom em)
-- You (singular): գրում ես (groom es)
-- He/She/It: գրում է (groom eh)
-- We: գրում ենք (groom enk')
-- You (plural): գրում ենք (groom enk')
-- They: գրում են (groom en)
-Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Armenian using the present tense.
+. You (singular) work hard: դու շատ աշխատասեր ես (du shat ashkhataser yes).
-. I understand.
+. He travels frequently: նա հաճախ է ճանապարհորդում (na hajakh e janaparhordum).
-- համարում եմ (hamarum em)
-. They read.
+. She enjoys cooking: նա սիրում է խոհարարել (na sirum e khoyararel).
-- դուստրներ են (dust'rner en)
-. We can.
+. We play games: մենք խաղեր ենք խաղում (menq khagher enk khaghum).
-- կարող ենք (karogh enk')
-. You (singular) write.
+. You (plural) understand the lesson: դուք դասը հասկանում եք (duq dasy haskanum eq).
-- գրում ես (groom es)
-== Solution ==
+. They teach English: նրանք անգլերեն են սովորեցնում (nranq angleren en sovoretsnum).
-Exercise 1:
+. I drink coffee every morning: ես ամեն առավոտ սուրճ եմ խմում (yes amen aravot surch em khmum).
-. խոսել (khosel) - to speak
+. You (singular) write letters: դու նամակներ ես գրում (du namakner yes grum).
-- I: խոսում եմ (khosum em)
-- You (singular): խոսում ես (khosum es)
-- He/She/It: խոսում է (khosum eh)
-- We: խոսում ենք (khosum enk')
-- You (plural): խոսում ենք (khosum enk')
-- They: խոսում են (khosum en)
-. գրել (grel) - to write
+. He dances well: նա լավ է պարում (na lav e parum).
-- I: գրում եմ (groom em)
-- You (singular): գրում ես (groom es)
-- He/She/It: գրում է (groom eh)
-- We: գրում ենք (groom enk')
-- You (plural): գրում ենք (groom enk')
-- They: գրում են (groom en)
-Exercise 2:
+. She listens to music: նա երաժշտություն է լսում (na yerejshthutyun e lsum).
-. I understand.
+. We enjoy our time together: մենք միասին մեր ժամանակը սիրում ենք (menq miasin mer zhamanak@ sirum enk).
-- համարում եմ (hamarum em)
-. They read.
+. You (plural) play chess: դուք շախմատ եք խաղում (duq shakhmat eq khaghum).
-- դուստրներ են (dust'rner en)
-. We can.
+=== Practice Exercises ===
-- կարող ենք (karogh enk')
-. You (singular) write.
+Now that you have a solid understanding of the present tense, let’s apply what you've learned through some exercises.
-- գրում ես (groom es)
-Congratulations on completing the practice exercises! Keep practicing to solidify your understanding of the present tense in Armenian.
+. '''Conjugate the verb "to see" (տեսնել) in present tense for all subject pronouns.'''
-== Conclusion ==
+. '''Translate the following sentence into Armenian: "They eat bread."'''
-In this lesson, we explored the present tense in Armenian, both regular and irregular verb conjugations. We learned how to form the present tense for regular verbs by identifying the verb stem and adding subject-specific suffixes. Additionally, we delved into the cultural significance of the present tense in Armenian literature. Remember to practice using the present tense in various contexts to reinforce your understanding. In the next lesson, we will delve into the past tense in Armenian. Keep up the great work!
+. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct forms of the verb "to be": "I ___ a student."'''
+. '''Change the following sentence to the present tense: "I wrote a letter."'''
+. '''Use the verb "to go" in a sentence that describes where you are going today.'''
+. '''Conjugate the verb "to drink" (խմել) in present tense for all subject pronouns.'''
+. '''Translate this sentence into English: "Դուք լավ եք սովորում."'''
+. '''Create a sentence using "I am learning Armenian." in Armenian.'''
+. '''Fill in the blanks with the correct form of "to like": "She ___ ice cream."'''
+. '''Translate this sentence into Armenian: "We play basketball."'''
+=== Solutions and Explanations ===
+. '''Conjugation of "to see" (տեսնել):'''
+* I see: ես տեսնում եմ (yes tesnum em)
+* You (singular) see: դու տեսնում ես (du tesnum yes)
+* He/She sees: նա տեսնում է (na tesnum e)
+* We see: մենք տեսնում ենք (menq tesnum enk)
+* You (plural/formal) see: դուք տեսնում եք (duq tesnum eq)
+* They see: նրանք տեսնում են (nranq tesnum en)
+. '''Translation:''' Նրանք հաց են ուտում (nranq hatz en utum).
+. '''Fill in the blank:''' I am a student: ես ուսանող եմ (yes usanogh em).
+. '''Change to present tense:''' I am writing a letter: ես նամակ եմ գրում (yes namak em grum).
+. '''Example sentence:''' I am going to the market today: ես այսօր շուկա եմ գնում (yes aysor shuka em gnum).
+. '''Conjugation of "to drink" (խմել):'''
+* I drink: ես խմում եմ (yes khmum em)
+* You (singular) drink: դու խմում ես (du khmum yes)
+* He/She drinks: նա խմում է (na khmum e)
+* We drink: մենք խմում ենք (menq khmum enk)
+* You (plural/formal) drink: դուք խմում եք (duq khmum eq)
+* They drink: նրանք խմում են (nranq khmum en)
+. '''Translation:''' "You (plural) are learning well."
+. '''Example sentence:''' Ես հայերեն եմ սովորում (yes hayeren em sovorum).
+. '''Fill in the blank:''' She likes ice cream: Նա սերուցք է սիրում (na serutsq e sirum).
+. '''Translation:''' Մենք բասկետբոլ ենք խաղում (menq basketbol enk khaghum).
+By practicing these exercises, you can reinforce your understanding of the present tense and improve your ability to communicate effectively in Armenian. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep exploring the language, and soon you’ll find yourself conversing with ease.
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