To get better at Russian verbs, you need to learn how to change both regular and irregular verbs. In this lesson, we’ll focus on the verb "делать," which means "to do," in the present tense.

How to Conjugate "делать"

"Делать" is an imperfective verb. This means it describes actions that are happening right now or actions we do a lot. Here’s how to change "делать" based on different pronouns:

1. Я (I)

   • Conjugation: делаю
   • Example: Я делаю домашнее задание. (I do my homework.)

2. Ты (You, singular informal)

   • Conjugation: делаешь
   • Example: Ты делаешь что-то интересное? (Are you doing something interesting?)

3. Он/Она/Оно (He/She/It)

   • Conjugation: делает
   • Examples:
     • Он делает кофе. (He is making coffee.)
     • Она делает уроки. (She is doing her lessons.)
     • Оно делает звук. (It makes a noise.)

4. Мы (We)

   • Conjugation: делаем
   • Example: Мы делаем подарки на праздник. (We make gifts for the holiday.)

5. Вы (You, plural or formal)

   • Conjugation: делаете
   • Example: Вы делаете хорошую работу. (You are doing a good job.)

6. Они (They)

   • Conjugation: делают
   • Example: Они делают спорт на улице. (They do sports outside.)

Summary of Conjugation

Here's a quick chart to help you remember the forms for each pronoun:

| Pronoun | Singular/Plural | Conjugation | |-------------|------------------|-------------| | Я | Singular | делаю | | Ты | Singular | делаешь | | Он/Она/Оно | Singular | делает | | Мы | Plural | делаем | | Вы | Plural/Formal | делаете | | Они | Plural | делают |

Tips to Get Better

1. Practice with Sentences:

   • Try making your own sentences using each form. Write one sentence for each pronoun to help you remember.

2. Listen and Speak:

   • Listen to native speakers or practice with a friend. Use "делать" in different situations to get comfortable.

3. Conjugation Exercises:

   • Create simple conversations or exercises where you fill in the blanks with the verb "делать" in different forms.

Conclusion

Learning how to conjugate "делать" in the present tense is very important. It helps you create sentences and talk about what you are doing in your everyday life. By practicing these forms with different pronouns, you will improve your Russian verb skills. As you learn more grammar rules in the future, these basic ones will guide you on your language journey!