Understanding Finnish Second Person Singular Verb Conjugation
In Finnish, when you talk to one person directly, you use a special form of the verb. This is called the second person singular. It's like saying 'you do' or 'you are' in English.
Important Points
- Identify the verb stem by removing the last vowel from the basic form of the verb.
- Add '-t' to the verb stem to make it second person singular.
- Remember that some verbs might have small changes in the stem before adding '-t'.
- Practice makes perfect! The more you practice, the easier it will become.
Examples
- Verb: puhua (to speak) - Sinä puhut (You speak)
- Verb: juosta (to run) - Sinä juokset (You run)
- Verb: syödä (to eat) - Sinä syöt (You eat)
Some verbs might look a little different when you change them to second person singular. This happens because of vowel harmony or consonant gradation. But don't worry! With practice, you'll get the hang of it.