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Welcome to our lesson on Ukrainian Verbs in the Present Tense! Understanding how to use verbs correctly is crucial for effective communication in any language, and Ukrainian is no exception. In this lesson, we will delve into the fascinating world of present tense verbs, learning how to form them and explore both regular and irregular verbs. This foundational knowledge will allow you to express actions happening in the present with confidence and clarity.

Before we dive into the details, let's outline what you can expect in this lesson:

• Formation of Present Tense Verbs: We'll break down how to conjugate both regular and irregular verbs.

• Examples: We'll provide clear examples to illustrate each point.

• Practice Exercises: To reinforce your understanding, we'll have a variety of practice scenarios.

• Solutions and Explanations: After the exercises, we’ll go over the answers in detail to ensure you grasp the concepts fully.

Now, let's get started!

Formation of Present Tense Verbs

In Ukrainian, the present tense is used to describe actions that are currently happening or habitual actions. The formation of present tense verbs differs depending on whether they are regular or irregular.

Regular Verbs

Regular verbs in Ukrainian typically follow a predictable pattern when conjugated. The infinitive form of a verb usually ends in -ти (ty). To conjugate, we remove this ending and add the appropriate ending based on the subject.

Here’s how we form regular verbs in the present tense:

1. Remove the infinitive ending -ти

2. Add the present tense endings according to the subject.

The endings are:

• I (я): -ю / -у

• You (ти): -єш

• He/She/It (він/вона/воно): -є

• We (ми): -ємо

• You (plural/formal) (ви): -єте

• They (вони): -ють / -уть

Let’s look at some regular verbs as examples:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
читати	chytaty	to read
я читаю	ya chytayu	I read
ти читаєш	ty chytayesh	You read
він читає	vin chytaye	He reads
вона читає	vona chytaye	She reads
ми читаємо	my chytayemo	We read
ви читаєте	vy chytayete	You (plural) read
вони читають	vony chytayut	They read

Now let's look at another example with a different verb:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
писати	pysaty	to write
я пишу	ya pyshu	I write
ти пишеш	ty pyshesh	You write
він пише	vin pyshye	He writes
вона пише	vona pyshye	She writes
ми пишемо	my pyshymo	We write
ви пишете	vy pyshyete	You (plural) write
вони пишуть	vony pyshut	They write

Irregular Verbs

Irregular verbs do not follow the regular conjugation patterns and must be memorized. Some common irregular verbs include бути (to be), йти (to go), and робити (to do).

Here’s how we conjugate some of these irregular verbs:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
бути	buty	to be
я є	ya ye	I am
ти є	ty ye	You are
він/вона/воно є	vin/vona/vono ye	He/She/It is
ми є	my ye	We are
ви є	vy ye	You (plural) are
вони є	vony ye	They are

Another example with the verb йти:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
йти	yty	to go
я йду	ya ydu	I go
ти йдеш	ty ydesh	You go
він йде	vin yde	He goes
вона йде	vona yde	She goes
ми йдемо	my ydemo	We go
ви йдете	vy ydete	You (plural) go
вони йдуть	vony ydut	They go

Summary of Present Tense Conjugation

Let's summarize the present tense endings for both regular and irregular verbs:

Regular Verbs:

• я: -ю / -у

• ти: -єш

• він/вона/воно: -є

• ми: -ємо

• ви: -єте

• вони: -ють / -уть

Irregular Verbs (example: бути):

• я є

• ти є

• він/вона/воно є

• ми є

• ви є

• вони є

Practice Exercises

Now that we’ve covered the formation of present tense verbs, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are exercises designed to help you practice and reinforce what you have learned.

Exercise 1: Conjugate the Verb

Conjugate each of the following verbs in the present tense for all subjects:

1. говорити (to speak)

2. працювати (to work)

3. грати (to play)

Solutions:

Verb	я	ти	він/вона/воно	ми	ви	вони
говорити	я говорю	ти говориш	він/вона/воно говорить	ми говоримо	ви говорите	вони говорять
працювати	я працюю	ти працюєш	він/вона/воно працює	ми працюємо	ви працюєте	вони працюють
грати	я граю	ти граєш	він/вона/воно грає	ми граємо	ви граєте	вони грають

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences with the correct present tense form of the verb in parentheses.

1. Я (читати) ___ книгу.

2. Ти (писати) ___ листа.

3. Вони (грати) ___ у футбол.

Solutions:

1. Я читаю книгу.

2. Ти пишеш листа.

3. Вони грають у футбол.

Exercise 3: Identify the Subject

Identify the subject for each conjugated verb provided.

1. Я йду до школи.

2. Вона читає газету.

3. Ми граємо в шахи.

Solutions:

1. Я (I)

2. Вона (She)

3. Ми (We)

Exercise 4: Translate the Sentences

Translate the following sentences from English to Ukrainian.

1. I am happy.

2. You write a letter.

3. They read books.

Solutions:

1. Я щасливий/щаслива. (depending on gender)

2. Ти пишеш листа.

3. Вони читають книги.

Exercise 5: Choose the Correct Verb

Choose the correct verb form to complete the sentences.

1. Він (пити / п’є) воду.

2. Ми (йти / йдемо) до парку.

3. Ви (сказати / говорите) правду.

Solutions:

1. Він п'є воду.

2. Ми йдемо до парку.

3. Ви говорите правду.

Exercise 6: Match the Subject with the Verb

Match the subjects with the correct verbs from the list.

• Subjects:

1. Я

2. Вони

3. Ми

• Verbs:

A. пишемо

B. йдуть

C. читаю

Solutions:

1. Я - C. читаю

2. Вони - B. йдуть

3. Ми - A. пишемо

Exercise 7: Create Your Own Sentences

Create your own sentences in the present tense using the following verbs:

1. бути (to be)

2. жити (to live)

3. працювати (to work)

Example Answers:

1. Я є студент.

2. Вони живуть у Києві.

3. Ми працюємо в офісі.

Exercise 8: Correct the Mistakes

Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. Він читає книга.

2. Ми йдете до магазину.

3. Ти пишу домашнє завдання.

Solutions:

1. Він читає книгу.

2. Ми йдемо до магазину.

3. Ти пишеш домашнє завдання.

Exercise 9: Convert to Negative Form

Convert the following sentences into negative form.

1. Я читаю.

2. Вони працюють.

3. Ти граєш.

Solutions:

1. Я не читаю.

2. Вони не працюють.

3. Ти не граєш.

Exercise 10: Verb Conjugation Challenge

Conjugate the following irregular verbs in the present tense.

1. знати (to know)

2. мати (to have)

Solutions:

Verb	я	ти	він/вона/воно	ми	ви	вони
знати	я знаю	ти знаєш	він/вона/воно знає	ми знаємо	ви знаєте	вони знають
мати	я маю	ти маєш	він/вона/воно має	ми маємо	ви маєте	вони мають

Conclusion

Congratulations on completing this lesson on Ukrainian Verbs in the Present Tense! You now have a solid understanding of how to form and use present tense verbs, both regular and irregular. Keep practicing these forms, and soon you will be expressing yourself in Ukrainian with ease.

Remember, learning a language is a journey, and every new concept builds upon the last. As you continue with your studies, this knowledge will serve as a strong foundation for your future lessons in Ukrainian.

Table of Contents - Ukrainian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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The Ukrainian Alphabet and Pronunciation

• The Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Gender

• Nouns and Their Gender
• Plural Nouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Hobbies
• Leisure Activities

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Ukrainian Traditions and Holidays

• Traditions
• Holidays

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Shopping and Services

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Services Vocabulary

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Ukrainian Cuisine

• Traditional Dishes
• Eating Habits

Sources

• 01. Present tense. Part 1 - Ukrainian Zone
• Ukrainian grammar - Wikipedia

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• Adjectives and Adverbs
• How to Use Be
• Adverbs of time, place, intention and cause
• Verbs Reflexive and Imperative
• Possessive pronouns
• Personal Pronouns
• how to use numerals and nouns in pairs