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Welcome to our lesson on the Present Tense in Northern Uzbek! Understanding how to express actions in the present is crucial for effective communication. This tense allows you to talk about routines, habits, and current activities, making it an essential building block for any beginner. In this lesson, we will explore how to conjugate verbs in the present tense, and we will provide numerous examples to illustrate their use in everyday situations.

The structure of our lesson will be as follows:

1. Introduction to the Present Tense

2. Conjugation of Regular Verbs

3. Conjugation of Irregular Verbs

4. Examples of Present Tense in Use

5. Practice Exercises

6. Conclusion and Tips for Mastery

Introduction to the Present Tense

The present tense in Northern Uzbek is used to convey actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. It is important to master this tense, as it will enable you to describe your daily activities, express preferences, and interact with others in a meaningful way. In Northern Uzbek, verbs conjugate based on the subject pronoun, which is different from English. This adds a layer of complexity, but with practice, you will find it manageable and intuitive.

Conjugation of Regular Verbs

Regular verbs in Northern Uzbek follow predictable patterns when conjugated into the present tense. Below, we'll break down the steps for conjugating regular verbs.

1. Identify the verb stem: Remove the infinitive suffix (-moq, -maq) from the verb.

2. Add present tense endings: Depending on the subject pronoun, add the appropriate ending to the verb stem.

Here are the present tense endings:

• Men (I): -man

• Sen (You, singular): -san

• U (He/She/It): -dir

• Biz (We): -miz

• Siz (You, plural/formal): -siz

• Ular (They): -dilar

Let’s illustrate this with a few examples of regular verbs:

Northern Uzbek	Pronunciation	English
Yozmoq	jɔzˈmɔq	to write
Men yozaman	mɛn jɔˈzɑmɪn	I write
Sen yozasan	sɛn jɔˈzɑsən	You write
U yozadi	u jɔˈzɑdɪ	He/She writes
Biz yozamiz	biz jɔˈzɑmɪz	We write
Siz yozasiz	siz jɔˈzɑsɪz	You (plural) write
Ular yozadilar	uˈlɑr jɔˈzɑdɪlɑr	They write

Conjugation of Irregular Verbs

While regular verbs follow a standard pattern, irregular verbs may not fit these rules. Here are a couple of common irregular verbs and their present tense conjugations:

Northern Uzbek	Pronunciation	English
Borish	bɔˈrɪʃ	to go
Men boraman	mɛn bɔˈrɑmɪn	I go
Sen borasan	sɛn bɔˈrɑsən	You go
U boradi	u bɔˈrɑdɪ	He/She goes
Biz boramiz	biz bɔˈrɑmɪz	We go
Siz borasiz	siz bɔˈrɑsɪz	You (plural) go
Ular boradilar	uˈlɑr bɔˈrɑdɪlɑr	They go

Northern Uzbek	Pronunciation	English
Qilish	qɪˈlɪʃ	to do
Men qilaman	mɛn qɪˈlɑmɪn	I do
Sen qilasan	sɛn qɪˈlɑsən	You do
U qiladi	u qɪˈlɑdɪ	He/She does
Biz qilamiz	biz qɪˈlɑmɪz	We do
Siz qilasiz	siz qɪˈlɑsɪz	You (plural) do
Ular qiladilar	uˈlɑr qɪˈlɑdɪlɑr	They do

Examples of Present Tense in Use

Now that we have covered the conjugation of regular and irregular verbs, let’s look at how you can use the present tense in everyday situations. Here are 20 practical examples:

Northern Uzbek	Pronunciation	English
Men kitob o'qiyapman.	mɛn kɪˈtɔb ɔˈqɪjɑpˈmɛn	I am reading a book.
Sen ovqat tayyorlayapsan.	sɛn ɔvˈqɑt tɑjˈjɔrlɑjɑpsən	You are preparing food.
U film ko'radi.	u fɪlm kɔˈrɑdɪ	He/She watches a movie.
Biz bog'da yuramiz.	biz bɔɡˈdɑ jʊˈrɑmɪz	We walk in the garden.
Siz sport o'ynaysiz.	siz spɔrt ɔˈjnɑjˈsɪz	You (plural) play sports.
Ular maktabga boradilar.	uˈlɑr mɑkˈtɑbɡɑ bɔˈrɑdɪlɑr	They go to school.
Men suyuq ichyapman.	mɛn suˈjuq ɪˈtʃjɑpˈmɛn	I am drinking water.
Sen dars o'qiyapsan.	sɛn dɑrs ɔˈqɪjɑpsən	You are studying a lesson.
U qizil rangni sevadi.	u qɪˈzɪl rɑŋnɪ sɛˈvɑdɪ	He/She likes the color red.
Biz do'stlar bilan uchrashamiz.	biz doʊstˈlɑr bɪˈlɑn uʧˈrɑʃɑmɪz	We meet with friends.
Siz kitoblar o'qiyapsiz.	siz kɪˈtɔblɑr ɔˈqɪjɑpsɪz	You (plural) are reading books.
U har kuni sport bilan shug'ullanadi.	u hɑr kʊnɪ spɔrt bɪlɑn ʃʊɡʊlˈlɑdɪ	He/She exercises every day.
Men har kuni ertalab uyg'onaman.	mɛn hɑr kʊnɪ ɛrˈtɑlɑb uɪʁˈɔnɑm	I wake up every morning.
Sen do'stingga xat yozasan.	sɛn doʊstɪŋɡɑ xɑt jɔˈzɑsən	You write a letter to your friend.
U do'stlar bilan suhbatlashadi.	u doʊstˈlɑr bɪlɑn suxˈbɑtlɑˈʃɑdɪ	He/She chats with friends.
Biz dam olishni rejalashtiramiz.	biz dɑm oˈlɪʃnɪ rɛjɑˈlɑʃtɪrɑmɪz	We plan to relax.
Siz o'zingizni yaxshi his qilasiz.	siz oʊˈzɪŋɪzɪnɪ jɑxˈʃɪ hɪs qɪˈlɑsɪz	You (plural) feel good.
Ular har kuni ertalab sport bilan shug'ullanadi.	uˈlɑr hɑr kʊnɪ ɛrˈtɑlɑb spɔrt bɪlɑn ʃʊɡʊlˈlɑdɪlɑr	They exercise every morning.
Men har doim musiqa tinglayman.	mɛn hɑr doʊɪm mʊˈsɪqɑ tɪŋˈlɑjɑm	I always listen to music.

Practice Exercises

Now it's time for you to put your knowledge into practice! Here are 10 exercises that will help reinforce your understanding of the present tense.

Exercise 1: Conjugate the Verb

Conjugate the following verbs in the present tense for all subject pronouns:

1. O'qimoq (to read)

2. Qilmoq (to do)

3. Yozmoq (to write)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the verb in parentheses:

1. Men __________ (o'qimoq) kitob.

2. U __________ (yashamoq) Toshkentda.

3. Biz __________ (borish) bozorga.

Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences

Translate the following sentences into Northern Uzbek:

1. They play football.

2. I go to school.

3. She drinks tea.

Exercise 4: Identify the Subject Pronoun

Identify the subject pronoun in the following sentences:

1. Men uyda o'zi qolaman.

2. U har doim ishga boradi.

3. Biz do'stlar bilan uchrashamiz.

Exercise 5: Create Your Own Sentences

Write five sentences about your daily routine using the present tense.

Solutions and Explanations

Solution to Exercise 1

1. O'qimoq

• Men o'qiyman

• Sen o'qiyasan

• U o'qiydi

• Biz o'qiymiz

• Siz o'qiy siz

• Ular o'qiydilar

2. Qilmoq

• Men qilaman

• Sen qilasan

• U qiladi

• Biz qilamiz

• Siz qilasiz

• Ular qiladilar

3. Yozmoq

• Men yozaman

• Sen yozasan

• U yozadi

• Biz yozamiz

• Siz yozasiz

• Ular yozadilar

Solution to Exercise 2

1. Men kitob o'qiyapman.

2. U Toshkentda yashaydi.

3. Biz bozorga boramiz.

Solution to Exercise 3

1. Ular futbol o'ynaydilar.

2. Men maktabga boraman.

3. U choy ichadi.

Solution to Exercise 4

1. Men

2. U

3. Biz

==== Solution to Exercise 5 ==== (Sample Answers)

1. Men har kuni soat 7:00 da turaman.

2. Sen dars o'qiyapsan.

3. U do'stlari bilan uchrashadi.

4. Biz do'stlar bilan vaqt o'tkazamiz.

5. Siz har kuni sport bilan shug'ullanishingiz.

Conclusion and Tips for Mastery

Congratulations on completing the lesson on the present tense! Here are some tips to help you master this topic:

• Practice regularly: The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become with verb conjugations.

• Speak: Try to use the present tense in conversations with native speakers or fellow learners.

• Write: Keep a journal in Northern Uzbek where you describe your daily activities using the present tense.

• Listen: Engage with Northern Uzbek media (songs, podcasts) to hear the present tense in context.

• Be patient: Language learning takes time and persistence, so don't get discouraged if you don’t get it right away.

Now you're equipped with the knowledge of the present tense in Northern Uzbek! Keep practicing, and soon you'll find yourself speaking this beautiful language with confidence.

Table of Contents - Northern Uzbek Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Northern Uzbek

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Counting
• Family and Relationships

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Basic Sentence Structures

• Subject-Verb Agreement
• Noun Cases
• Adjective Agreement

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Everyday Life

• Food and Drink
• Transportation
• Shopping and Money

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Northern Uzbek Culture

• Traditions and Customs
• Art and Music
• Historical Sites and Landmarks

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Advanced Vocabulary and Expressions

• Idioms and Proverbs
• Business and Work
• Science and Technology

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Advanced Grammar Concepts

• Passive Voice
• Conditional Sentences
• Subjunctive Mood

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Regional Dialects and Accents

• Samarkand Dialect
• Ferghana Valley Dialect
• Karshi-Khanabad Dialect

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Northern Uzbek Literature

• Poetry and Prose
• Folktales and Legends
• Contemporary Uzbek Literature

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Advanced Sentence Structures

• Relative Clauses
• Indirect Discourse
• Causative Constructions

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Northern Uzbek Cuisine

• Traditional Dishes
• Tea Culture
• Wine and Spirits

Other Lessons

• 0 to A1 Course
• Verbal nouns
• Adjectives
• Past Tense
• Adjective Agreement
• Pronouns
• Comparative Adjectives
• Future Tense
• Past Perfect Tense
• The verb KELMOQ – to come

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