Verbs
The Past Tense (-e)
Learn how to describe completed actions in the past.
Expressing the Past
Completed actions usually use the -e suffix system. Note that the stem changes slightly for second person and third person feminine.
| Pronoun | Suffix | Example: Nyaachuu (to eat) |
|---|---|---|
| Ani (I) | -e | Ani nyaadhe |
| Ati (You) | -te | Ati nyaatte |
| Inni (He) | -e | Inni nyaate |
| Isheen (She) | -te | Isheen nyaatte |
| Nuti (We) | -ne | Nuti nyaanne |
| Isin (You pl.) | -tan | Isin nyaattan |
| Isaan (They) | -an | Isaan nyaatan |