| Verb
Conjugation: -ę, -esz
by E. Małachowska-Pasek, M. Nafpaktitis,
E. Wampuszyc
There
are numerous ways of classifying the -ę, -esz conjugation.
For now, it is best to break this conjugation down into five
groups. Begin by learning the meaning/conjugation of the verbs
in boldface. Eventually, learn all the verbs listed in this
material.
Basic
-ę, -esz endings
-ę,
-esz verbs all have the same basic endings in their conjugation.
A large number of them are characterized by an additional
“j” in the stem of the verb. The main difference between the
5 groups is either 1) the infinitive ending that is dropped
-or- 2) the consonant alternations which may occur in the
verb conjugation.
Once
you have determined the stem of the verb however, the basic
endings are as follows:
1.
(ja) -ę
2. (ty) -esz
3. on -e
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1.
(my) -emy
2. (wy) -ecie
3. oni -ą |
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