Understanding the Past Tense in Ukrainian
The past tense in Ukrainian is used to talk about actions that have already happened. It's like telling a story about something you did yesterday or last year.
Important Points
- For masculine subjects, the verb ends in '-в'.
- For feminine subjects, the verb ends in '-ла'.
- For neuter subjects, the verb ends in '-ло'.
- For plural subjects, the verb ends in '-ли'.
Let's look at how the verb 'to read' (читати) changes in the past tense.
Examples
- Він читав книгу. (He read a book.)
- Вона читала книгу. (She read a book.)
- Вони читали книгу. (They read a book.)
Notice how the ending of the verb changes depending on who is doing the action. This is important to remember when speaking or writing in Ukrainian.
Now, let's see how to use different verbs in the past tense.
Examples
- Я грав у футбол. (I played football.)
- Вона співала пісню. (She sang a song.)
- Ми писали листи. (We wrote letters.)
By practicing these examples, you can get better at using the past tense in Ukrainian. Remember to always think about who did the action and choose the right verb ending.