Understanding the Bosanski Present Continuous Tense
The Present Continuous Tense in Bosanski is used to talk about actions that are happening right now or around this time. It's like when you are doing something at this very moment, like eating, playing, or reading.
Important Points
- The Present Continuous Tense is formed using the present tense of the verb 'biti' (to be) and the main verb with the suffix '-ing'.
- In Bosanski, the verb 'biti' is 'sam', 'si', 'je', 'smo', 'ste', 'su'.
- Add the suffix '-ajući' or '-eći' to the main verb to show the action is ongoing.
- This tense is used for actions happening at the moment of speaking.
- It can also be used for actions happening around the current time, even if not exactly at this moment.
Examples
- Ja čitam knjigu. (I am reading a book.)
- Ona piše pismo. (She is writing a letter.)
- Mi gledamo televiziju. (We are watching TV.)
To use the Present Continuous Tense, you need to know the correct form of 'biti' for each person and how to change the main verb to show it's happening now. It's like saying 'I am doing' or 'He is playing' in English.
Examples
- Ti učiš Bosanski. (You are learning Bosnian.)
- Oni trče u parku. (They are running in the park.)
- Ja pjevam pjesmu. (I am singing a song.)
Practice by thinking about what you or someone else is doing right now. Try to say it in Bosanski using the Present Continuous Tense. This will help you remember how to use it!