Understanding First Person Singular in Finnish Verb Conjugation
In Finnish, when you want to say that you are doing something, you use the first person singular form of the verb. This form is used to talk about actions that you, yourself, are doing.
Important Points
- Identify the verb you want to use.
- Remove the verb's infinitive ending, usually '-a' or '-ä'.
- Add '-n' to the end of the verb stem.
- Remember that some verbs might have vowel changes in the stem.
Examples
- Minä juoksen (I run)
- Minä syön (I eat)
- Minä luen (I read)
Let's look at these steps more closely. First, find the verb you want to use. If you want to say 'I run', start with the verb 'juosta' (to run). Remove the -a to get 'juost'. Then, add the -n to say 'juoksen'.
Examples
- Minä kirjoitan (I write)
- Minä katson (I watch)
- Minä puhun (I speak)
Practice makes perfect! Try using different verbs to talk about what you do. Remember, the more you practice, the easier it will become.