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In this lesson, we will explore the fascinating world of the present tense in Assamese. Understanding the present tense is crucial as it forms the foundation for constructing meaningful sentences in everyday conversations. Whether you're talking about what you do daily, expressing your thoughts, or describing your surroundings, mastering the present tense will significantly enhance your communication skills in Assamese.

The present tense in Assamese allows you to convey actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. This lesson will guide you through the intricacies of forming and using the present tense, focusing on both regular and irregular verbs. By the end of this lesson, you will feel more confident expressing yourself in Assamese!

Here’s what we will cover:

• Conjugation Rules for Regular Verbs

• Conjugation Rules for Irregular Verbs

• 20 Example Sentences Illustrating the Present Tense

• Exercises to Practice Your Skills

Conjugation Rules for Regular Verbs

Regular verbs in Assamese follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in the present tense. The base form of the verb typically ends in -া (ā) or -ই (i). To form the present tense, you will generally add specific suffixes depending on the subject pronoun. Here’s a simple breakdown:

1. For I (মই - moi), the suffix is -ো (o).

2. For You (তুমি - tumi), the suffix is -ছ (chā).

3. For He/She/It (সেই - sei), the suffix is -ে (e).

4. For We (আমরা - amra), the suffix is -ব (bā).

5. For You (plural) (তোমালোকে - tumālokē), the suffix is -ছা (chā).

6. For They (সিহঁত - sihānt), the suffix is -ন (na).

Let’s see this in action with a few regular verbs:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
খোৱা (to eat)	khuwa	eat
মই খাওঁ (I eat)	moi khāo	I eat
তুমি খোৱা (You eat)	tumi khuwa	You eat
সেই খোৱা (He/She/It eats)	sei khuwa	He/She/It eats
আমিও খাওঁ (We eat)	amio khāo	We eat
তোমালোকে খোৱা (You all eat)	tumālokē khuwa	You all eat
সিহঁত খোৱা (They eat)	sihānt khuwa	They eat

Conjugation Rules for Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs, as the name suggests, do not follow the typical conjugation patterns. These verbs need to be memorized as they can change significantly based on the subject pronoun. One common irregular verb you'll encounter is হোৱা (to be). Here’s how it conjugates:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
হোৱা (to be)	huā	be
মই হওঁ (I am)	moi huā	I am
তুমি হৈছে (You are)	tumi hoise	You are
সেই হৈছে (He/She/It is)	sei hoise	He/She/It is
আমিও হওঁ (We are)	amio huā	We are
তোমালোকে হৈছে (You all are)	tumālokē hoise	You all are
সিহঁত হৈছে (They are)	sihānt hoise	They are

20 Example Sentences Illustrating the Present Tense

To help you better understand the use of the present tense, here are 20 example sentences:

Assamese	Pronunciation	English
মই বিদ্যাললৈ যাওঁ।	moi bidyālaloi jāo	I go to school.
তুমি বই পঢ়া।	tumi boi porhā	You read a book.
সেই গীত গায়।	sei gīt gāy	He/She sings a song.
আমিও ফুটবল খেলোঁ।	amio phutbol khelo	We play football.
তোমালোকে কফি খায়।	tumālokē kofi khāy	You all drink coffee.
সিহঁত ৰাস্তা পাৰ হয়।	sihānt rāstā pār hoī	They cross the road.
মই চাৰা চাম।	moi chārā chām	I eat rice.
তুমি টেলিভিছন চাও।	tumi ṭelibhijhan chāo	You watch television.
সেই ফুল বাগিছাত আছে।	sei phul bāgichāt āche	That flower is in the garden.
আমিও পিকনিকত যাম।	amio piknikat jām	We go to the picnic.
তুমি দৌৰ লাগে।	tumi daur lāge	You run fast.
সেই পেথল বাচ্চা।	sei pethal bāchā	He/She is a clever child.
মই গান গাইছোঁ।	moi gān gāichō	I sing a song.
তুমি জল খাইছা।	tumi jal khāichā	You drink water.
সেইবাৰ কাকত লিখিছে।	seibār kākot likhiche	He/She writes a letter.
আমিও পুৰাণ শুনো।	amio purān shuno	We listen to the news.
তোমালোকে ছবি দেখে।	tumālokē chobi dekhe	You all watch a movie.
সিহঁত খেলনা বোৰ লৈ।	sihānt khelonā bōr loi	They play with toys.
মই বাগিচা সজাওঁ।	moi bāgichā sajāo	I decorate the garden.
তুমি পাত্ৰনাৰ কৰিছা।	tumi pātranār korichā	You are doing the dishes.
সেই মিঠা মিছৰ।	sei mitha mishor	He/She is sweet.

Exercises to Practice Your Skills

Now, let's put your knowledge to the test with some exercises. Complete the following sentences in the present tense using the correct form of the verb provided in parentheses.

1. মই (খোৱা) __________।

2. তুমি (পঢ়া) __________।

3. সেই (গান গোৱা) __________।

4. আমিও (আসা) __________।

5. তোমালোকে (দেখা) __________।

6. সিহঁত (খেলোৱা) __________।

7. মই (হোৱা) __________।

8. তুমি (চলোৱা) __________।

9. সেই (লিখা) __________।

10. আমিও (খেলা) __________।

Solutions and Explanations

1. মই খাওঁ। (I eat.) - Here, we added -ও for "I."

2. তুমি পঢ়া। (You read.) - The suffix -ছ is used for "you."

3. সেই গান গায়। (He/She sings a song.) - The suffix -ে is used for "he/she."

4. আমিও আহোঁ। (We come.) - We use -ব for "we."

5. তোমালোকে দেখে। (You all see.) - The suffix -ছা indicates "you all."

6. সিহঁত খেলায়। (They play.) - The suffix -ন is for "they."

7. মই হোৱা। (I am.) - "I" takes the form with -ও.

8. তুমি চলাও। (You drive.) - The form is -ছ for "you."

9. সেই লেখে। (He/She writes.) - The suffix -ে is used.

10. আমিও খেলো। (We play.) - The suffix -ব is added for "we."

This concludes our lesson on the present tense in Assamese. Remember, practice makes perfect! Keep using these forms in your daily conversations to become more proficient. As you progress through this course, you'll find that the present tense is just the beginning of your journey into the Assamese language.

Table of Contents - Assamese Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Assamese Script

• Vowels and Consonants
• Combined Letters

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject, Verb, and Object
• Questions and Negations

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Gender and Plurals
• Personal Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Terms

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Descriptive Adjectives
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transport
• Directions and Locations

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Assamese Festivals and Traditions

• Major Festivals
• Traditional Customs

Sources

• Tenses in Assamese । All tenses easily in 40 minutes, English ...
• Assamese language - Wikipedia
• Learn Tenses in Assamese॥ All tenses easily।English grammar in ...

Other Lessons

• Past Tense
• 0 to A1 Course
• Combined Letters
• Adjectives
• Possession
• Adverbs
• Personal Pronouns
• Prepositions
• Subject, Verb, and Object
• Questions

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