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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the present tense in the Lao language. Understanding how to form and use the present tense is essential for expressing actions and states of being in the present moment. We will cover both regular and irregular verbs, providing you with the necessary skills to communicate effectively in Lao.

To fully grasp the present tense, it is important to have a solid foundation in Lao grammar, including knowledge of basic sentence structure, verb conjugation, and vocabulary. If you are new to the Lao language, we recommend starting with the earlier lessons in the "Complete 0 to A1 Lao Course" to ensure a smooth learning experience.

Throughout this lesson, we will provide numerous examples and exercises to reinforce your understanding of the present tense. We will also explore cultural aspects related to the usage of the present tense in Lao, giving you a deeper insight into the language and its connection to Lao culture. So let's dive in and begin our journey into the present tense in Lao!

Forming the Present Tense[edit | edit source]

The present tense in Lao is relatively straightforward to form. For regular verbs, you simply need to remove the infinitive ending and add the appropriate present tense marker. The present tense markers vary based on the verb class, which we will discuss in detail later. Irregular verbs, on the other hand, have distinct patterns that you will need to memorize.

Let's start by looking at regular verbs in the present tense. Regular verbs in Lao fall into three main classes: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. Each class has its own set of present tense markers. Let's examine the formation of the present tense for each class:

Class 1 Verbs[edit | edit source]

Class 1 verbs in Lao are the most common type of verbs. They are characterized by their infinitive forms ending in -ດ (-d). To form the present tense, we remove the -ດ (-d) ending and add the appropriate present tense marker based on the subject pronoun.

Here is a table that illustrates the formation of the present tense for Class 1 verbs:

Lao	Pronunciation	English
ນອກຈາກລະວັງ	nok jàk lǎo-wǎng	I come from Laos
ມັນຈະມາຫາຍ	mǎn jà mǎ hǎi	He will go to the sea
ພວກເຮົາ	phǔa hǎo	We are a team
ພວກເຮົາຈະທຳມາເຮັດໃນໂທ	phǔa hǎo jà tham mǎ hèt nai tô	We will meet in the park

Class 2 Verbs[edit | edit source]

Class 2 verbs in Lao are characterized by their infinitive forms ending in -ບ (-b). To form the present tense, we remove the -ບ (-b) ending and add the appropriate present tense marker based on the subject pronoun.

Here is a table that illustrates the formation of the present tense for Class 2 verbs:

Lao	Pronunciation	English
ມາລາງຈາກຕາກ	mǎ lǎng jàk tāk	I read a book
ມາລາງກັບຫຼາຍ	mǎ lǎng gǔa lǎi	He read it already
ມາລາງຈະຂຽນມາເຮົາ	mǎ lǎng jà gǔǎn mǎ hǎo	We will read it
ມາລາງຕົກເບິ່ງ	mǎ lǎng tôk bèng	I read a newspaper

Class 3 Verbs[edit | edit source]

Class 3 verbs in Lao are characterized by their infinitive forms ending in -ມ (-m). To form the present tense, we remove the -ມ (-m) ending and add the appropriate present tense marker based on the subject pronoun.

Here is a table that illustrates the formation of the present tense for Class 3 verbs:

Lao	Pronunciation	English
ລາງແລ້ວ	lǎng lǔǎ	I walk
ລາງແລ້ວທີ່ລາຍລະອຽດ	lǎng lǔǎ thī lǎi lāo lèot	He walks slowly
ລາງເຮົາຈະຍົກຍ້ອມສຽງ	lǎng hǎo jà yǔk-yǔm sǐang	We will walk together
ລາງຕົກເບີ່ງຮ້ອນ	lǎng tôk bèng hǔǎn	I walk to the market

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

The present tense in Lao is used to describe actions or states of being that are happening in the present moment. It is important to note that Lao culture places a strong emphasis on being present and actively engaged in the current moment. This mindset is reflected in the language, where the present tense is frequently used to convey immediacy and relevance.

In addition to its grammatical usage, the present tense in Lao also reflects cultural values and social norms. Lao people often use the present tense to express politeness and humility, especially when talking to elders or authority figures. By using the present tense, speakers show deference and respect, highlighting the importance of the current moment and the person they are speaking to.

Furthermore, the present tense is commonly used in Lao storytelling and traditional folk songs. Lao people have a rich oral tradition, and many stories and songs are passed down through generations. The present tense brings these narratives to life, creating a sense of immediacy and transporting listeners to the present moment of the story or song.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we have explored the formation and usage of the present tense in Lao, let's put our knowledge into practice with some exercises. Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the verb in the present tense:

1. ຂ້າງເກີນຈະມາ_____. (I eat) 2. ເຮົາບໍ່____ໃນຫຼາຍສຽງ. (We don't live in the city) 3. ລາງໃດ_____ຫນີ້? (What are you doing now?) 4. ພວກຂ້າ____ໄດ້ຂຽນນາງພົບຫນີ້. (My sister can swim now)

Solutions: 1. ຂ້າງເກີນຈະມາອອກ. (I eat rice) 2. ເຮົາບໍ່ມີຫຼາຍສຽງ. (We don't have a car) 3. ລາງໃດນີ້ເຮົາຈະນຳການຮ້ອນ. (What are you doing now?) 4. ພວກຂ້າສາມາດຂຽນນາງພົບນີ້ໄດ້. (My sister can swim now)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have now learned how to form and use the present tense in Lao. By understanding the different verb classes and their respective present tense markers, you can confidently express actions and states of being in the present moment. Remember to practice using the present tense in your daily conversations to reinforce your learning.

In this lesson, we delved into the details of the present tense, providing clear explanations, examples, and exercises. We also explored the cultural significance of the present tense in Lao, giving you a deeper understanding of the language and its connection to Lao culture.

As you continue your journey in learning Lao, remember to build upon the knowledge gained in this lesson and explore other aspects of Lao grammar and vocabulary. The "Complete 0 to A1 Lao Course" offers a comprehensive curriculum to guide you from a beginner to an A1 level in Lao proficiency.

Keep up the great work and happy learning!

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

Course Presentation

Greetings and Introductions

Pronouns and Verb to be

Numbers and Time

Nouns and Plurals

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Drinks

Lao Customs and Etiquette

Questions and Negations

Travel and Transportation

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Shopping and Money

Lao Food and Dining

Tenses and Verb Conjugation

Weather and Seasons

Comparatives and Superlatives

Hobbies and Interests

Lao Music and Arts

Videos[edit | edit source]

Basic Lao Grammar: Present tense - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Lao Basic Grammar: Present Continuous Tense - YouTube[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+__TOC__
+== Introduction ==
+In this lesson, we will explore the present tense in the Lao language. Understanding how to form and use the present tense is essential for expressing actions and states of being in the present moment. We will cover both regular and irregular verbs, providing you with the necessary skills to communicate effectively in Lao.
+To fully grasp the present tense, it is important to have a solid foundation in Lao grammar, including knowledge of basic sentence structure, verb conjugation, and vocabulary. If you are new to the Lao language, we recommend starting with the earlier lessons in the "Complete 0 to A1 Lao Course" to ensure a smooth learning experience.
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+Throughout this lesson, we will provide numerous examples and exercises to reinforce your understanding of the present tense. We will also explore cultural aspects related to the usage of the present tense in Lao, giving you a deeper insight into the language and its connection to Lao culture. So let's dive in and begin our journey into the present tense in Lao!
-__TOC__
+== Forming the Present Tense ==
-<h1>Introduction</h1>
+The present tense in Lao is relatively straightforward to form. For regular verbs, you simply need to remove the infinitive ending and add the appropriate present tense marker. The present tense markers vary based on the verb class, which we will discuss in detail later. Irregular verbs, on the other hand, have distinct patterns that you will need to memorize.
-In this lesson, you will learn about the present tense in Lao, including how to form and use regular and irregular verbs. The present tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now, habitual actions, and general truths.
+Let's start by looking at regular verbs in the present tense. Regular verbs in Lao fall into three main classes: Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3. Each class has its own set of present tense markers. Let's examine the formation of the present tense for each class:
-<h2>Regular Verbs</h2>
+=== Class 1 Verbs ===
-Regular verbs in Lao follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in the present tense. Most verbs end in "-ດ" (d) or "-ບ" (b) and replace these endings with "-ະດ" (ad) or "-ະບ" (ab) in the present tense.
+Class 1 verbs in Lao are the most common type of verbs. They are characterized by their infinitive forms ending in -ດ (-d). To form the present tense, we remove the -ດ (-d) ending and add the appropriate present tense marker based on the subject pronoun.
-Let's take the verb "ດີ" (to eat) as an example:
+Here is a table that illustrates the formation of the present tense for Class 1 verbs:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ຂ້ອຍກໍເຮັດອາຫານ || koy ke het aan || I am eating
+| ນອກຈາກລະວັງ || nok jàk lǎo-wǎng || I come from Laos
 |-
-| ຜູ້ໃຫຍ່ກໍເຮັດອາຫານ || phu nyai ke het aan || she is eating
+| ມັນຈະມາຫາຍ || mǎn jà mǎ hǎi || He will go to the sea
 |-
-| ພັນຕະຫຼາດຝົນ || pan ta lot fon || we eat
+| ພວກເຮົາ || phǔa hǎo || We are a team
 |-
-| ຜູ້ຍິງຂ້ື້ນກໍເຮັດອາຫານ || phu ying khoon ke het aan || they are eating
+| ພວກເຮົາຈະທຳມາເຮັດໃນໂທ || phǔa hǎo jà tham mǎ hèt nai tô || We will meet in the park
 |}
-As you can see, the endings -ad and -ab are added to the verb root to form the present tense. Note that the subject pronouns are frequently omitted in Lao when the context makes it clear who is performing the action.
+=== Class 2 Verbs ===
-<h2>Irregular Verbs</h2>
-Not all verbs in Lao follow the regular verb conjugation pattern. Some have irregular stems or are formed in completely unique ways in the present tense. Let's look at a few examples:
+Class 2 verbs in Lao are characterized by their infinitive forms ending in -ບ (-b). To form the present tense, we remove the -ບ (-b) ending and add the appropriate present tense marker based on the subject pronoun.
-The verb "ມັກ" (to come) is irregular in the present tense:
+Here is a table that illustrates the formation of the present tense for Class 2 verbs:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ຂ້ອຍມັກສິ່ງ || koy maa seng || I am coming
+| ມາລາງຈາກຕາກ || mǎ lǎng jàk tāk || I read a book
 |-
-| ຜູ້ໃຫຍ່ມັກສິ່ງ || phu nyai maa seng || she is coming
+| ມາລາງກັບຫຼາຍ || mǎ lǎng gǔa lǎi || He read it already
 |-
-| ພັນຕະຫຼາດມັກສົດ || pan ta lot maa sod || we are coming
+| ມາລາງຈະຂຽນມາເຮົາ || mǎ lǎng jà gǔǎn mǎ hǎo || We will read it
 |-
-| ຜູ້ຍິງມັກສິ່ງ || phu ying maa seng || they are coming
+| ມາລາງຕົກເບິ່ງ || mǎ lǎng tôk bèng || I read a newspaper
 |}
-As you can see, the verb stem changes from "ມັກ" (maak) to "ມັກສິ່ງ" (maak sing) in the present tense.
+=== Class 3 Verbs ===
+Class 3 verbs in Lao are characterized by their infinitive forms ending in -ມ (-m). To form the present tense, we remove the -ມ (-m) ending and add the appropriate present tense marker based on the subject pronoun.
-Here's another example with the verb "ກຳລັງ" (to work):
+Here is a table that illustrates the formation of the present tense for Class 3 verbs:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Lao !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| ຂ້ອຍກຳລັງເຮັດ || koy kum-lang het || I am working
+| ລາງແລ້ວ || lǎng lǔǎ || I walk
 |-
-| ຜູ້ໃຫຍ່ກຳລັງເຮັດ || phu nyai kum-lang het || she is working
+| ລາງແລ້ວທີ່ລາຍລະອຽດ || lǎng lǔǎ thī lǎi lāo lèot || He walks slowly
 |-
-| ພັນຕະຫຼາດກຳລັງເຮັດ || pan ta lot kum-lang het || we are working
+| ລາງເຮົາຈະຍົກຍ້ອມສຽງ || lǎng hǎo jà yǔk-yǔm sǐang || We will walk together
 |-
-| ຜູ້ຍິງກຳລັງເຮັດ || phu ying kum-lang het || they are working
+| ລາງຕົກເບີ່ງຮ້ອນ || lǎng tôk bèng hǔǎn || I walk to the market
 |}
-In this case, the verb root remains the same, but the ending "-ລັງ" (lang) is added to it.
+== Cultural Insights ==
+The present tense in Lao is used to describe actions or states of being that are happening in the present moment. It is important to note that Lao culture places a strong emphasis on being present and actively engaged in the current moment. This mindset is reflected in the language, where the present tense is frequently used to convey immediacy and relevance.
+In addition to its grammatical usage, the present tense in Lao also reflects cultural values and social norms. Lao people often use the present tense to express politeness and humility, especially when talking to elders or authority figures. By using the present tense, speakers show deference and respect, highlighting the importance of the current moment and the person they are speaking to.
+Furthermore, the present tense is commonly used in Lao storytelling and traditional folk songs. Lao people have a rich oral tradition, and many stories and songs are passed down through generations. The present tense brings these narratives to life, creating a sense of immediacy and transporting listeners to the present moment of the story or song.
+== Exercises ==
+Now that we have explored the formation and usage of the present tense in Lao, let's put our knowledge into practice with some exercises. Complete the following sentences using the appropriate form of the verb in the present tense:
+. ຂ້າງເກີນຈະມາ_____. (I eat)
+. ເຮົາບໍ່____ໃນຫຼາຍສຽງ. (We don't live in the city)
+. ລາງໃດ_____ຫນີ້? (What are you doing now?)
+. ພວກຂ້າ____ໄດ້ຂຽນນາງພົບຫນີ້. (My sister can swim now)
-<h2>Usage</h2>
+Solutions:
+. ຂ້າງເກີນຈະມາອອກ. (I eat rice)
+. ເຮົາບໍ່ມີຫຼາຍສຽງ. (We don't have a car)
+. ລາງໃດນີ້ເຮົາຈະນຳການຮ້ອນ. (What are you doing now?)
+. ພວກຂ້າສາມາດຂຽນນາງພົບນີ້ໄດ້. (My sister can swim now)
-The present tense in Lao is used to describe actions that are happening right now, habitual actions, and general truths.
+== Conclusion ==
-For example, you can use the present tense to say:
+Congratulations! You have now learned how to form and use the present tense in Lao. By understanding the different verb classes and their respective present tense markers, you can confidently express actions and states of being in the present moment. Remember to practice using the present tense in your daily conversations to reinforce your learning.
-* "ຂ້ອຍທີ່ນີ້ເຮັດຕາມເວລາ" (I am eating now)
+In this lesson, we delved into the details of the present tense, providing clear explanations, examples, and exercises. We also explored the cultural significance of the present tense in Lao, giving you a deeper understanding of the language and its connection to Lao culture.
-* "ຜູ້ໃຫຍ່ມັກມື້ນີ້" (She is coming today)
-* "ພັນອາຫານຕາມວັນນີ້" (We eat every day)
-* "ຜູ້ຍິງຍັງດີຂ້ອຍແນ່ນອນ" (They still like me)
-In addition to its primary use, the present tense is also frequently used to express future actions or plans. For example, you can say "ຂ້ອຍຈະເຮັດຕາມວັນນີ້" (I will eat today).
+As you continue your journey in learning Lao, remember to build upon the knowledge gained in this lesson and explore other aspects of Lao grammar and vocabulary. The "Complete 0 to A1 Lao Course" offers a comprehensive curriculum to guide you from a beginner to an A1 level in Lao proficiency.
-<h2>Summary</h2>
+Keep up the great work and happy learning!
-In this lesson, you have learned about the present tense in Lao, including how to form and use regular and irregular verbs. Remember that the present tense is used to describe actions that are happening right now, habitual actions, and general truths. To form the present tense for regular verbs, add -ad or -ab to the verb root. Irregular verbs have unique conjugation patterns that must be memorized.
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+==Videos==
+===Basic Lao Grammar: Present tense - YouTube===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8SrhVHY6jA</youtube>
+===Lao Basic Grammar: Present Continuous Tense - YouTube===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCMHJ6gs92c</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lao_grammar Lao grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [https://www.teflcourse.net/blog/the-most-common-problems-students-in-laos-face-when-learning-english-ittt-tefl-blog/ The Most Common Problems Students in Laos Face When Learning ...]
+* [https://edisciplinas.usp.br/pluginfile.php/4415432/mod_folder/content/0/Mouton%20Grammar%20Library/MGL%2038%20Enfield.%20A%20Grammar%20of%20Lao.pdf?forcedownload=1 A Grammar of Lao]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Lao/Grammar/Verb-to-be|Verb to be]]
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