Perfect Progressive - Latvian Grammar

The Perfect Progressive verb tense in Latvian grammar is formed by combining the present tense of the auxiliary verb “būt” (to be) with the past participle of the main verb and the present participle form of the auxiliary verb “esmu” (to be). This tense is used to describe an action that started in the past, is ongoing in the present, and will continue into the future.

For example:
Es esmu bijis lasījusi šo grāmatu. (I have been reading this book.)
Tu esi bijis gatavojies eksāmenam. (You have been preparing for the exam.)
Viņš ir bijis strādājis pie šī projekta. (He has been working on this project.)

The Perfect Progressive tense is often used to emphasize the duration of the action or to describe an action that has been recently completed. It can also be used to express frustration or surprise.

It is important to note that the Perfect Progressive tense is not as commonly used in Latvian as the Perfect or Progressive verb tenses. However, it is still an important aspect of the language and helps to provide a more nuanced and detailed description of actions and events.