I know I want to learn

I know I want to learn

“Learn Afaan Oromoo – Speak with the Hearts”


325) Present Continuous Tense - Affirmative Form - Rule

In English Language, “Present participle form” of a verb is used irrespective of person, number, and gender but to indicate present continuous tense, helping verb “am” is used for the subject I, “are” for We/You/They and “is” for He/She/It. (English)
In Afaan Oromoo, “Present participle form” of the main verb takes "aa" irrespective of person, number, and gender. However, the form of the helping verb varies. See the following. (Afaan Oromoo)
I am making (tea)/ learning. (English)
If the subject is "I" the helping verb ends with "a". (Danfisaa/barataa jira). (Afaan Oromoo)
We are making (tea)/ learning. (English)
If the subject is "we" the helping verb ends with "ra". (Danfisaa/barataa jirra). (Afaan Oromoo)
You (m) are making (tea)/ learning. (English)
If the subject is "you(m)" the helping verb ends with "ta". (Danfisaa/barataa jirta). (Afaan Oromoo)
You (f) are making (tea)/ learning. (English)
If the subject is "you(f)" the helping verb ends with "ta". (Danfisaa/barataa jirta). (Afaan Oromoo)
She is making (tea)/ learning. (English)
If the subject is "she" the helping verb ends with "ti". (Danfisaa/barataa jirti). (Afaan Oromoo)
You (pl) are making (tea)/ learning. (English)
If the subject is "You (pl)" the helping verb form ends with "tan". (Danfisaa/barataa jirtan). (Afaan Oromoo)
He is making (tea)/ learning. (English)
If the subject is "He" the helping verb form ends with "a". (Danfisaa/barataa jira). (Afaan Oromoo)
They are making (tea)/ learning. (English)
If the subject is "They" the helping verb form ends with "an". (Danfisaa/barataa jiran). (Afaan Oromoo)