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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will delve into the intricacies of Basque verb conjugation, focusing specifically on the conjugation of regular verbs in the present tense. Understanding how to conjugate verbs is essential for effective communication in Basque. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in regular verb conjugation and be able to confidently form sentences using regular verbs in the present tense.

Regular Verb Conjugation in Basque[edit | edit source]

The Present Tense[edit | edit source]

The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the current moment or are habitual. In Basque, regular verbs are categorized into three conjugation classes based on the ending of the infinitive form: -ar, -er, and -ir. Let's take a closer look at each of these classes and how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense.

-ar Verbs[edit | edit source]

Verbs ending in -ar belong to the first conjugation class. To conjugate -ar verbs in the present tense, we remove the -ar ending from the infinitive form and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronouns. Here is the conjugation of the verb "mendatu" (to order) in the present tense:

Basque	Pronunciation	English
mendat	mendat	I order
mendatu	mendatu	You order (singular)
mendatzen dut	mendatzen dut	He/She/It orders
mendatzen dugu	mendatzen dugu	We order
mendatzen duzu	mendatzen duzu	You order (plural)
mendatzen dute	mendatzen dute	They order

-er Verbs[edit | edit source]

Verbs ending in -er belong to the second conjugation class. To conjugate -er verbs in the present tense, we remove the -er ending from the infinitive form and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronouns. Let's conjugate the verb "ikasi" (to learn) in the present tense:

Basque	Pronunciation	English
ikas	ikas	I learn
ikasi	ikasi	You learn (singular)
ikasten dut	ikasten dut	He/She/It learns
ikasten dugu	ikasten dugu	We learn
ikasten duzu	ikasten duzu	You learn (plural)
ikasten dute	ikasten dute	They learn

-ir Verbs[edit | edit source]

Verbs ending in -ir belong to the third conjugation class. To conjugate -ir verbs in the present tense, we remove the -ir ending from the infinitive form and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronouns. Let's conjugate the verb "irakurri" (to read) in the present tense:

Basque	Pronunciation	English
irakur	irakur	I read
irakurri	irakurri	You read (singular)
irakurten dut	irakurten dut	He/She/It reads
irakurten dugu	irakurten dugu	We read
irakurten duzu	irakurten duzu	You read (plural)
irakurten dute	irakurten dute	They read

Irregularities in Regular Verb Conjugation[edit | edit source]

While regular verbs follow predictable patterns in their conjugation, there are a few irregularities that need to be addressed. Some verbs may undergo changes in the stem or have irregular endings in certain forms. It is important to familiarize yourself with these irregularities to conjugate irregular regular verbs correctly.

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

In the Basque Country, the usage of verb conjugation varies slightly depending on the region. For example, in some areas, the third-person singular form of -ar verbs ends with -a instead of -as, and the first-person plural form of -er verbs ends with -egu instead of -egun. These small variations in verb conjugation reflect the rich diversity of the Basque language and its regional nuances.

Basque culture places a strong emphasis on the preservation of the language, and the Basque people take great pride in their unique linguistic heritage. The Basque language, also known as Euskara, is believed to be one of the oldest living languages in Europe and has no known linguistic relatives. It is a testament to the resilience and tenacity of the Basque people that their language has survived and thrived over the centuries.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge of regular verb conjugation into practice. Complete the following exercises by conjugating the given verbs in the present tense according to the subject pronouns provided. The solutions and explanations will be provided afterward.

Exercise 1: Conjugate the verb "prestatu" (to prepare) in the present tense.

1. I prepare 2. You prepare (singular) 3. He prepares 4. We prepare 5. You prepare (plural) 6. They prepare

Exercise 2: Conjugate the verb "erabaki" (to decide) in the present tense.

1. I decide 2. You decide (singular) 3. She decides 4. We decide 5. You decide (plural) 6. They decide

Exercise 3: Conjugate the verb "egiten" (to do/make) in the present tense.

1. I do/make 2. You do/make (singular) 3. It does/makes 4. We do/make 5. You do/make (plural) 6. They do/make

Exercise 4: Conjugate the verb "aukera" (to choose) in the present tense.

1. I choose 2. You choose (singular) 3. He chooses 4. We choose 5. You choose (plural) 6. They choose

Exercise 5: Conjugate the verb "azaldu" (to explain) in the present tense.

1. I explain 2. You explain (singular) 3. She explains 4. We explain 5. You explain (plural) 6. They explain

Exercise 6: Conjugate the verb "egon" (to be) in the present tense.

1. I am 2. You are (singular) 3. It is 4. We are 5. You are (plural) 6. They are

Exercise Solutions[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1:

1. Prestatzen dut 2. Prestatzen duzu 3. Prestatzen du 4. Prestatzen dugu 5. Prestatzen duzu 6. Prestatzen dituzte

Exercise 2:

1. Erabakitzen dut 2. Erabakitzen duzu 3. Erabakitzen du 4. Erabakitzen dugu 5. Erabakitzen duzu 6. Erabakitzen dituzte

Exercise 3:

1. Egiten dut 2. Egiten duzu 3. Egiten du 4. Egiten dugu 5. Egiten duzu 6. Egiten dituzte

Exercise 4:

1. Aukeratzen dut 2. Aukeratzen duzu 3. Aukeratzen du 4. Aukeratzen dugu 5. Aukeratzen duzu 6. Aukeratzen dituzte

Exercise 5:

1. Azaltzen dut 2. Azaltzen duzu 3. Azaltzen du 4. Azaltzen dugu 5. Azaltzen duzu 6. Azaltzen dituzte

Exercise 6:

1. Nago 2. Zara 3. Dago 4. Gara 5. Zarete 6. Daude

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Basque. This knowledge will greatly enhance your ability to express yourself and engage in conversations using the Basque language. Keep practicing and exploring the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Basque Country. Zorionak eta jarraitu lan egiten! (Congratulations and keep up the good work!)

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

Course Presentation

Introduction to Basque Language

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Articles

Numbers and Counting

Pronouns and Verb Conjugation

Subject Pronouns
Regular Verb Conjugation

Days, Months, and Seasons

Questions and Negation

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Travel and Transportation

Basque Culture and Traditions

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 == Introduction ==
-In this lesson, we will learn how to conjugate regular verbs in Basque in the present tense. Verbs are the most important part of a sentence, and mastering their conjugation is essential for effective communication. We will also cover some cultural information and interesting facts about the Basque language.
+In this lesson, we will delve into the intricacies of Basque verb conjugation, focusing specifically on the conjugation of regular verbs in the present tense. Understanding how to conjugate verbs is essential for effective communication in Basque. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in regular verb conjugation and be able to confidently form sentences using regular verbs in the present tense.
+== Regular Verb Conjugation in Basque ==
-== Regular Verb Conjugation ==
+=== The Present Tense ===
-In Basque, verbs have different forms depending on the subject of the sentence. There are three main kinds of verbs in Basque: -ar, -er, and -ir verbs. Regular verbs in Basque follow a specific pattern of endings to indicate the subject of the sentence in the present tense.
+The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening at the current moment or are habitual. In Basque, regular verbs are categorized into three conjugation classes based on the ending of the infinitive form: -ar, -er, and -ir. Let's take a closer look at each of these classes and how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense.
-=== Conjugation Patterns ===
+==== -ar Verbs ====
-Let's take the -ar verb "ikusi" (to see) as an example. Here is its present tense conjugation pattern:
+Verbs ending in -ar belong to the first conjugation class. To conjugate -ar verbs in the present tense, we remove the -ar ending from the infinitive form and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronouns. Here is the conjugation of the verb "mendatu" (to order) in the present tense:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Person !! ikusi
+! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| ni || ikusiRikoa // (I see)
 |-
-| hi || ikusiRik // (you see - informal)
+| mendat|| mendat || I order
 |-
-| hura || ikusiDU // (he/she/it sees)
+| mendatu|| mendatu || You order (singular)
 |-
-| gu || ikusiGu // (we see)
+| mendatzen dut|| mendatzen dut || He/She/It orders
 |-
-| zu || ikusiZu // (you see - formal)
+| mendatzen dugu|| mendatzen dugu || We order
 |-
-| zuek || ikusiZue // (you see - plural)
+| mendatzen duzu|| mendatzen duzu || You order (plural)
 |-
-| haiek || ikusiDute // (they see)
+| mendatzen dute|| mendatzen dute || They order
 |}
-As you can see, the verb stem "ikus-" is followed by different endings depending on the subject of the sentence. The endings are "-rikoa", "-rik", "-du", "-gu", "-zu", "-zue", and "-dute".
+==== -er Verbs ====
-Here is the present tense conjugation pattern for the -er verb "joan" (to go):
+Verbs ending in -er belong to the second conjugation class. To conjugate -er verbs in the present tense, we remove the -er ending from the infinitive form and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronouns. Let's conjugate the verb "ikasi" (to learn) in the present tense:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Person !! joan
+! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ni || joanNORat (I go)
+| ikas|| ikas || I learn
 |-
-| hi || joanNORanz (you go - informal)
+| ikasi|| ikasi || You learn (singular)
 |-
-| hura || joanDA (he/she/it goes)
+| ikasten dut|| ikasten dut || He/She/It learns
 |-
-| gu || joanGARREN (we go)
+| ikasten dugu|| ikasten dugu || We learn
 |-
-| zu || joanNORZ (you go - formal)
+| ikasten duzu|| ikasten duzu || You learn (plural)
 |-
-| zuek || joanNAZTE (you go - plural)
+| ikasten dute|| ikasten dute || They learn
-|-
-| haiek || joanDIRA (they go)
 |}
-Again, you can see the verb stem "joan-" followed by different endings depending on the subject of the sentence. The endings are "NORat", "NORanz", "DA", "GARREN", "NORZ", "NAZTE", and "DIRA".
+==== -ir Verbs ====
-Finally, here is the present tense conjugation pattern for the -ir verb "hitz egin" (to speak):
+Verbs ending in -ir belong to the third conjugation class. To conjugate -ir verbs in the present tense, we remove the -ir ending from the infinitive form and add the appropriate endings based on the subject pronouns. Let's conjugate the verb "irakurri" (to read) in the present tense:
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Person !! hitz egin
+! Basque !! Pronunciation !! English
-|-
-| ni || hitz eginDNLO (I speak)
 |-
-| hi || hitz eginDNZ (you speak - informal)
+| irakur|| irakur || I read
 |-
-| hura || hitz eginDU (he/she/it speaks)
+| irakurri|| irakurri || You read (singular)
 |-
-| gu || hitz eginDNAGU (we speak)
+| irakurten dut|| irakurten dut || He/She/It reads
 |-
-| zu || hitz eginDZU (you speak - formal)
+| irakurten dugu|| irakurten dugu || We read
 |-
-| zuek || hitz eginDZUE (you speak - plural)
+| irakurten duzu|| irakurten duzu || You read (plural)
 |-
-| haiek || hitz eginDUTE (they speak)
+| irakurten dute|| irakurten dute || They read
 |}
-As you can see, the verb "hitz egin" is split into two words for conjugation purposes. The same pattern of endings we saw in the previous two examples is used here as well.
+=== Irregularities in Regular Verb Conjugation ===
+While regular verbs follow predictable patterns in their conjugation, there are a few irregularities that need to be addressed. Some verbs may undergo changes in the stem or have irregular endings in certain forms. It is important to familiarize yourself with these irregularities to conjugate irregular regular verbs correctly.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+In the Basque Country, the usage of verb conjugation varies slightly depending on the region. For example, in some areas, the third-person singular form of -ar verbs ends with -a instead of -as, and the first-person plural form of -er verbs ends with -egu instead of -egun. These small variations in verb conjugation reflect the rich diversity of the Basque language and its regional nuances.
+Basque culture places a strong emphasis on the preservation of the language, and the Basque people take great pride in their unique linguistic heritage. The Basque language, also known as Euskara, is believed to be one of the oldest living languages in Europe and has no known linguistic relatives. It is a testament to the resilience and tenacity of the Basque people that their language has survived and thrived over the centuries.
+== Exercises ==
+Now it's time to put your knowledge of regular verb conjugation into practice. Complete the following exercises by conjugating the given verbs in the present tense according to the subject pronouns provided. The solutions and explanations will be provided afterward.
+Exercise 1: Conjugate the verb "prestatu" (to prepare) in the present tense.
+. I prepare
+. You prepare (singular)
+. He prepares
+. We prepare
+. You prepare (plural)
+. They prepare
+Exercise 2: Conjugate the verb "erabaki" (to decide) in the present tense.
+. I decide
+. You decide (singular)
+. She decides
+. We decide
+. You decide (plural)
+. They decide
+Exercise 3: Conjugate the verb "egiten" (to do/make) in the present tense.
+. I do/make
+. You do/make (singular)
+. It does/makes
+. We do/make
+. You do/make (plural)
+. They do/make
+Exercise 4: Conjugate the verb "aukera" (to choose) in the present tense.
+. I choose
+. You choose (singular)
+. He chooses
+. We choose
+. You choose (plural)
+. They choose
+Exercise 5: Conjugate the verb "azaldu" (to explain) in the present tense.
+. I explain
+. You explain (singular)
+. She explains
+. We explain
+. You explain (plural)
+. They explain
+Exercise 6: Conjugate the verb "egon" (to be) in the present tense.
+. I am
+. You are (singular)
+. It is
+. We are
+. You are (plural)
+. They are
+== Exercise Solutions ==
+Exercise 1:
+. Prestatzen dut
+. Prestatzen duzu
+. Prestatzen du
+. Prestatzen dugu
+. Prestatzen duzu
+. Prestatzen dituzte
+Exercise 2:
+. Erabakitzen dut
+. Erabakitzen duzu
+. Erabakitzen du
+. Erabakitzen dugu
+. Erabakitzen duzu
+. Erabakitzen dituzte
+Exercise 3:
-=== Usage ===
+. Egiten dut
+. Egiten duzu
+. Egiten du
+. Egiten dugu
+. Egiten duzu
+. Egiten dituzte
-To use a regular verb in a sentence, you need to match the subject of the sentence with the proper ending of the verb. Here are a few examples:
+Exercise 4:
-* "Ni ikusirikoa" (I see)
+. Aukeratzen dut
-* "Hura joan da" (He/she/it goes)
+. Aukeratzen duzu
-* "Gu hitz egin dNAGU" (We speak)
+. Aukeratzen du
+. Aukeratzen dugu
+. Aukeratzen duzu
+. Aukeratzen dituzte
-In Basque, the subject of the sentence is often omitted if it is clear from the context of the conversation. So, the sentence "ikusirikoa" could mean "I see" or "You see" depending on the context.
+Exercise 5:
-=== Cultural Information and Interesting Facts ===
+. Azaltzen dut
+. Azaltzen duzu
+. Azaltzen du
+. Azaltzen dugu
+. Azaltzen duzu
+. Azaltzen dituzte
-Basque verbs are conjugated based on the pattern of the verb type, rather than on the person who is performing the action. This is in contrast to many other languages, such as English, where verb endings change based on the person.
+Exercise 6:
-The Basque language is unique in Europe because it is not related to any other known language. It has been suggested that Basque is a remnant of the original languages spoken in Europe before the arrival of Indo-European languages.
+. Nago
+. Zara
+. Dago
+. Gara
+. Zarete
+. Daude
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, we have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in Basque in the present tense, as well as some cultural information and interesting facts about the Basque language. Remember to practice and use the verb conjugation patterns in context to improve your communication skills. Zorte on! (Good luck!)
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the present tense in Basque. This knowledge will greatly enhance your ability to express yourself and engage in conversations using the Basque language. Keep practicing and exploring the rich linguistic and cultural heritage of the Basque Country. Zorionak eta jarraitu lan egiten! (Congratulations and keep up the good work!)
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+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_verbs Basque verbs - Wikipedia]
+* [https://cooljugator.com/eu Cool Basque Verb Conjugator | Cooljugator.com]
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-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Basque_grammar Basque grammar - Wikipedia]
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