Understanding the Present Continuous Tense in Shqip
The Present Continuous Tense in Shqip is used to describe actions that are happening right now. It's like saying what you are doing at this very moment.
Important Points
- It describes actions happening at this moment.
- It uses the verb 'jam' (to be) as a helper.
- It adds the suffix '-ing' to the main verb.
To form the Present Continuous Tense, you use the verb 'jam' in the present tense and add '-ing' to the main verb. It's like saying 'I am eating' or 'She is playing' in English.
Examples
- Unë jam duke lexuar një libër.
- Ai është duke luajtur futboll.
- Ne jemi duke shkruar një letër.
Remember, the helper verb 'jam' changes depending on who is doing the action. For example, 'unë jam' means 'I am', 'ti je' means 'you are', and 'ai/ajo është' means 'he/she is'.
Examples
- Ti je duke kënduar një këngë.
- Ajo është duke vizatuar një pikturë.
- Ata janë duke ndërtuar një shtëpi.
Important Points
- Unë jam - I am
- Ti je - You are
- Ai/Ajo është - He/She is
- Ne jemi - We are
- Ju jeni - You all are
- Ata/Ato janë - They are