Understanding the Past Continuous Tense in Shqip
The Past Continuous Tense in Shqip is used to describe actions that were happening at a specific time in the past. It's like saying what you were doing at a certain moment before now.
Important Points
- Describes an action that was happening in the past.
- Used for actions that were ongoing and not yet completed at a certain time.
- Often used with another action that interrupts it.
In Shqip, the Past Continuous is formed using the imperfect form of the verb 'to be' (isha, ishe, ishte, ishim, ishit, ishin) followed by the present participle of the main verb.
Examples
- Unë po lexoja një libër kur ra telefoni.
- Ai po hante darkë kur erdhi miku.
- Ne po luanim jashtë kur filloi shiu.
Let's break it down: 'Unë po lexoja' means 'I was reading'. 'Po' is a word that helps show the continuous action, and 'lexoja' is the form of the verb 'to read' in the past continuous.
Important Points
- Use 'po' before the verb to indicate continuous action.
- Combine 'po' with the imperfect form of 'to be'.
- Use the present participle form of the main verb.
Remember, the Past Continuous Tense is great for telling stories about what was happening at a certain time in the past, especially if something else happened to interrupt it.
Examples
- Ata po shikonin televizor kur u ndërpre energjia.
- Ajo po shkruante një letër kur ra dera.
- Fëmijët po luanin në park kur filloi shiu.