Language/Southern-betsimisaraka-malagasy/Grammar/Present-Tense
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As a Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy language teacher, I am excited to teach you how to conjugate verbs in the present tense in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy.
Present Tense Conjugation
In Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy, verbs are conjugated or changed depending on the subject pronoun. The present tense is used when describing actions that are happening now. Below are the present tense conjugations for each subject pronoun:
| Subject pronoun | Verb conjugation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| I | mitsangana | I am standing |
| You (singular) | utsangana | You are standing |
| He/She/It | antsangana | He/She/It is standing |
| We | antsipantsipantsangana | We are standing |
| You (plural) | antsipantsipantsangana | You are standing |
| They | antsangantsangantsangana | They are standing |
Tips and Reminders
- Verbs in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy often include the subject pronoun, so it is not always necessary to use a separate subject pronoun in a sentence. - When using the verb with the subject noun, there is no need to add the subject pronoun before the verb.
Examples
- I am eating - Mijanona aho.
- You are running - Mitoraka ianao.
- He is sleeping - Mifankahita azy.
- We are studying - Mitady am-bavaka isika.
- They are talking - Miresaka azy ireo.
I hope this lesson has been helpful in teaching you how to conjugate verbs in the present tense in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. Keep practicing and using these phrases in your conversations!
Other Lessons
- Subject and Verb
- Simple Future Tense
- Descriptive Adjectives
- Negation
- Adverbs of Frequency and Manner
- Future Tense
- Negation and Questions
- Adjectives
- Conditional Mood
- Personal Pronouns
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