The 1st person singular present is derived
from the infinitive stem by not adding anything or by adding the following
endings according to verb type. CG means to perform consonant gradation
if possible.
| Verb type | What to add to get the 1st person singular present form |
|---|---|
| Type 1 | CG |
| Type 2 | - |
| Type 3 | -e- + CG (only for -la/-lä), otherwise only -e- |
| Type 4 | remove -t and replace with -a- or -ä- +CG |
| Type 5 | -se- |
| Type 6 | remove -t and replace with -ne- +CG |
If you do this correctly, all types will
end in a vowel (V):
| Verb type | Dictionary form | 1st person singular present |
|---|---|---|
| Type 1 | lukea | lue- |
| Type 2 | saada | saa- |
| Type 3 | surra | sure- |
| Type 4 | pelata | pelaa- |
| Type 5 | mainita | mainitse- |
| Type 6 | paeta | pakene- |
This form is important because it is used in forming the following verb forms:
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