Present Continuous, also known as Present Progressive, is a grammatical tense primarily used to express an action that is ongoing at the time of speaking. In this article, we will explore the Present Continuous tense in detail and its application in Marathi grammar.
To form the Present Continuous tense in Marathi, you need to combine the root verb with a conjugation of the auxiliary verb “असणे” (asaṇe), which means “to be.” The auxiliary verb changes according to the subject, and the root verb is suffixed with “त” (ta) to create the -ing form. Let’s take a look at some examples:
1. माझं अभ्यास करत आहें (mājhaṁ abhyāsa karata āheṁ) – I am studying.
2. ते साकार करत आहेत (te sākāra karata āhet) – They are cooking.
It is essential to understand the subject-verb agreement in Marathi to construct accurate sentences. The auxiliary verb “असणे” (asaṇe) is conjugated according to the subject of the sentence, as demonstrated in the examples below:
1. आई (āī) – Mother
आई खोरा करत आहे (āī khorā karata āhe) – Mother is eating.
2. दिवस (divasa) – Day
दिवस कामकाजात जात आहे (divasa kāmkājāta jāta āhe) – The day is passing with work.
To form negative sentences in the Present Continuous tense, add the negation word “नाही” (nāhī) before the auxiliary verb, as in the following examples:
1. माझं अभ्यास करत नाही (mājhaṁ abhyāsa karata nāhī) – I am not studying.
2. ते साकार करत नाही (te sākāra karata nāhī) – They are not cooking.
For questions in Present Continuous tense, place the interrogative word “का” (kā) or “काय” (kāy) at the beginning of the sentence and conjugate the auxiliary verb accordingly:
1. का तू खेळत आहेस? (kā tū kheḷata āhesa?) – Are you playing?
2. काय जरा ओळखत आहे? (kāy jarā oḷakhata āhe?) – What is recognizing?
Understanding the Present Continuous tense in Marathi grammar is crucial for expressing ongoing actions accurately. By mastering its formation, subject-verb agreement, negations, and applications in interrogative sentences, you will be able to communicate effectively in Marathi. Practice constructing sentences using the Present Continuous tense to strengthen your understanding and fluency in Marathi grammar.
