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Iranian Persian → Grammar → 0 to A1 Course → Unit 7: Past tense and regular verbs conjugation → Lesson 14: Past tense of regular verbs

In this lesson, you will learn how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense and describe past events and actions. The past tense is used to talk about actions that have already happened. It is an essential part of building your Persian language skills and expanding your ability to communicate effectively.

Past Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense, you need to understand the verb stem and the appropriate verb endings. In Persian, there are three verb stems: the present stem, the past stem, and the infinitive stem. The past stem is used to form the past tense.

To find the past stem, remove the infinitive ending "-an" from the infinitive form of the verb. For example, let's take the verb "kardan" (to do):

Infinitive form: kardan
Past stem: kar

Once you have the past stem, add the appropriate verb endings to conjugate the verb in the past tense. The verb endings depend on the subject pronoun and the gender of the subject. Here are the verb endings for regular verbs in the past tense:

Subject Pronoun	Masculine Verb Ending	Feminine Verb Ending
man (I)	-am	-am
to (you)	-i	-i
u (he/she)	-	-
mā (we)	-im	-im
šomā (you all)	-id	-id
ānhā (they)	-and	-and

Let's conjugate the verb "kardan" (to do) in the past tense with the subject pronouns:

Man kardam. (I did.)
To kardi. (You did.)
U kard. (He/she did.)
Mā kardim. (We did.)
Šomā kardid. (You all did.)
Ānhā kardand. (They did.)

You can see that the verb endings match the subject pronouns. It is important to note that the verb endings do not change based on the gender of the subject. Therefore, the verb endings for masculine and feminine subjects are the same.

Describing Past Events[edit | edit source]

Now that you know how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense, let's learn how to describe past events and actions in Persian. To form a simple sentence in the past tense, follow this structure:

Subject + Verb in the Past Tense + Object

For example:

Man ketāb rā xaridam. (I bought a book.)
To namāz rā kardi. (You prayed.)
U ʃām rā xord. (He/she ate dinner.)
Mā film rā didim. (We watched a movie.)
Šomā dars rā xandid. (You all studied a lesson.)
Ānhā xabar rā dādand. (They gave the news.)

In Persian, the word order is generally subject-object-verb (SOV). However, in the past tense, the verb comes before the object. This is the most common word order for simple sentences in the past tense.

It is also important to note that Persian does not have a separate word for "did" (past tense of "to do"). Instead, the verb "kardan" (to do) is used to express the past tense in a wide range of contexts.

Practice Exercise[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice conjugating regular verbs in the past tense. Conjugate the following verbs with the appropriate subject pronouns:

1. xaridan (to buy) 2. didan (to see) 3. kardan (to do) 4. ʃostan (to drink) 5. xordan (to eat)

Here are the correct conjugations:

1. Man xaridam. (I bought.) 2. To didi. (You saw.) 3. U kard. (He/she did.) 4. Mā ʃodim. (We drank.) 5. Šomā xordid. (You all ate.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, you have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense and describe past events and actions. You now have the tools to communicate effectively in Persian and express yourself in the past tense. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to become more proficient in Persian.

Table of Contents - Iranian Persian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Unit 1: Basic greetings and introductions

Unit 2: Sentence structure and basic verb conjugation

Unit 3: Talking about daily routines

Unit 4: Object pronouns and possessive pronouns

Unit 5: Persian culture and customs

Unit 6: Food and drink

Unit 7: Past tense and regular verbs conjugation

Unit 8: Persian literature and arts

Unit 9: Travel and transportation

Unit 10: Imperative mood, infinitives and complex sentences

Unit 11: Persian history and geography

Unit 12: Leisure and entertainment

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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-Welcome to Unit 7, Lesson 14 of the Complete 0 to A1 Iranian Persian Course. In this lesson, we will focus on the past tense of regular verbs.
+In this lesson, you will learn how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense and describe past events and actions. The past tense is used to talk about actions that have already happened. It is an essential part of building your Persian language skills and expanding your ability to communicate effectively.
-<span link>Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: [[Language/Iranian-persian/Grammar/Lesson-5:-Present-tense-conjugation-of-regular-verbs|Lesson 5: Present tense conjugation of regular verbs]] & [[Language/Iranian-persian/Grammar/Turn|Turn]].</span>
-== Past tense in Iranian Persian ==
-In Persian, the past tense is formed by adding a suffix to the verb stem. For regular verbs, this suffix is "-id" or "-ist" depending on the person and number of the subject.
-Here is the pattern for the past tense suffixes:
+== Past Tense Conjugation ==
-* -id for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person singular
+To conjugate regular verbs in the past tense, you need to understand the verb stem and the appropriate verb endings. In Persian, there are three verb stems: the present stem, the past stem, and the infinitive stem. The past stem is used to form the past tense.
-* -im for 1st person plural
-* -idim for 2nd person plural
-* -and for 3rd person plural
-So, to conjugate a regular verb in the past tense, you simply need to add the appropriate suffix to the verb stem.
+To find the past stem, remove the infinitive ending "-an" from the infinitive form of the verb. For example, let's take the verb "kardan" (to do):
-For example, let's take the verb "khandidan," which means "to laugh":
+* Infinitive form: kardan
-* Khandidam (I laughed)
+* Past stem: kar
-* Khandidi (You laughed)
-* Khandid (He/She/It laughed)
-* Khandidim (We laughed)
-* Khandidid (You (all) laughed)
-* Khandidand (They laughed)
-Note that the suffix "-id" is used for the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd person singular, which makes it easier to remember than other languages where the suffixes for each person and number may differ.
+Once you have the past stem, add the appropriate verb endings to conjugate the verb in the past tense. The verb endings depend on the subject pronoun and the gender of the subject. Here are the verb endings for regular verbs in the past tense:
-Here are some more examples of regular verbs in the past tense:
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-! Iranian Persian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
+! Subject Pronoun !! Masculine Verb Ending !! Feminine Verb Ending
+|-
+| man (I) || -am || -am
+|-
+| to (you) || -i || -i
 |-
-| neveshtidam || neveštidæm || I wrote
+| u (he/she) || - || -
 |-
-| kharidim || χaridim || we bought
+| mā (we) || -im || -im
 |-
-| shodid || ʃodid || they became
+| šomā (you all) || -id || -id
 |-
-| khabid || χæbid || you slept
+| ānhā (they) || -and || -and
 |}
-== Exceptions to regular verbs ==
+Let's conjugate the verb "kardan" (to do) in the past tense with the subject pronouns:
+* Man kardam. (I did.)
+* To kardi. (You did.)
+* U kard. (He/she did.)
+* Mā kardim. (We did.)
+* Šomā kardid. (You all did.)
+* Ānhā kardand. (They did.)
+You can see that the verb endings match the subject pronouns. It is important to note that the verb endings do not change based on the gender of the subject. Therefore, the verb endings for masculine and feminine subjects are the same.
+== Describing Past Events ==
+Now that you know how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense, let's learn how to describe past events and actions in Persian. To form a simple sentence in the past tense, follow this structure:
+Subject + Verb in the Past Tense + Object
-While most verbs in Persian follow the regular pattern for forming the past tense, there are some verbs that have irregular conjugation. Here are some examples:
+For example:
-* Bordan (to go) - رفتن - raftan
+* Man ketāb rā xaridam. (I bought a book.)
-* Kardan (to do) - کردن - kardan
+* To namāz rā kardi. (You prayed.)
-* Khoordan (to eat) - خوردن - khordan
+* U ʃām rā xord. (He/she ate dinner.)
+* Mā film rā didim. (We watched a movie.)
+* Šomā dars rā xandid. (You all studied a lesson.)
+* Ānhā xabar rā dādand. (They gave the news.)
-It's important to memorize the past tense forms of these irregular verbs since they do not follow the regular pattern.
+In Persian, the word order is generally subject-object-verb (SOV). However, in the past tense, the verb comes before the object. This is the most common word order for simple sentences in the past tense.
-== Cultural tips ==
+It is also important to note that Persian does not have a separate word for "did" (past tense of "to do"). Instead, the verb "kardan" (to do) is used to express the past tense in a wide range of contexts.
-In Iranian culture, it is common to use the past tense when talking about a future plan, especially if it is uncertain or dependent on other factors. This is because the past tense in Persian also has a subjunctive mood, which can express doubt, hesitation, or contingency. For example, instead of saying "I will take the bus to Tehran tomorrow," a native speaker might say "I took the bus to Tehran tomorrow," using the past tense to indicate a possibility instead of a certainty.
+== Practice Exercise ==
-Another interesting aspect of Persian grammar is the use of participles. In Persian, participles are formed by adding the suffix "-ande" to the verb stem. Participles can be used to form compound verbs, adjectives, or adverbs, and to express complex actions or states.
+Now, let's practice conjugating regular verbs in the past tense. Conjugate the following verbs with the appropriate subject pronouns:
-== Practice ==
+. xaridan (to buy)
+. didan (to see)
+. kardan (to do)
+. ʃostan (to drink)
+. xordan (to eat)
-Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Here are some exercises to help you master the past tense of regular verbs:
+Here are the correct conjugations:
-. Conjugate the verb "neveshtan" (to write) in the past tense for all persons and numbers.
+. Man xaridam. (I bought.)
-. Change the following sentence to the past tense: "Man sa'at hafta daneshgah ra mi boram" (I go to university at 7 o'clock).
+. To didi. (You saw.)
-. Create a sentence in the past tense using the verb "raftan" (to go).
+. U kard. (He/she did.)
+. Mā ʃodim. (We drank.)
+. Šomā xordid. (You all ate.)
-== Sources ==
+== Conclusion ==
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_grammar Persian grammar]
+In this lesson, you have learned how to conjugate regular verbs in the past tense and describe past events and actions. You now have the tools to communicate effectively in Persian and express yourself in the past tense. Keep practicing and expanding your vocabulary to become more proficient in Persian.
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Persian_verbs Persian verbs]
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