Understanding the Present Tense in Lithuanian
In Lithuanian, the present tense is used to talk about things that are happening right now or things that happen regularly. It's like saying 'I eat' or 'I am eating' in English.
Important Points
- The present tense in Lithuanian is used for actions that are happening now.
- It is also used for actions that happen regularly or are always true.
- Lithuanian verbs change their endings to show who is doing the action.
- There are three main conjugation groups for Lithuanian verbs in the present tense.
Conjugating Verbs in the Present Tense
To use a verb in the present tense, you need to change its ending. This depends on who is doing the action. In Lithuanian, verbs can belong to one of three groups, and each group has its own way of changing the verb endings.
Important Points
- First conjugation: Verbs ending in '-a'.
- Second conjugation: Verbs ending in '-i'.
- Third conjugation: Verbs ending in '-o'.
Examples
- Aš valgau obuolį. (I am eating an apple.)
- Tu skaitai knygą. (You are reading a book.)
- Jis rašomas laiškas. (He is writing a letter.)
Using the Present Tense for Regular Actions
We can also use the present tense to talk about things that happen regularly. For example, if you go to school every day, you would use the present tense.
Examples
- Aš einu į mokyklą kasdien. (I go to school every day.)
- Ji plaukia baseine kiekvieną rytą. (She swims in the pool every morning.)
Important Points
- Use the present tense for actions happening now.
- Use it for actions that happen regularly.
- Change the verb ending to show who is doing the action.
- Learn the three main conjugation groups.