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Expressing habits with present tense Exercises in Finnish language
Understanding how to express habits in Finnish using the present tense is essential for anyone looking to master the language. In Finnish, the present tense is used not only to describe actions currently happening but also to convey routines and regular activities. This mirrors how the present tense functions in English, making it a relatively straightforward concept for English speakers to grasp. For example, the Finnish sentence "Hän juoksee joka aamu" translates to "He/She runs every morning," illustrating a habitual action.
To effectively communicate your daily routines and habits in Finnish, it's important to become familiar with the construction and usage of present tense verbs. Finnish verbs typically follow a consistent conjugation pattern that changes depending on the subject. As you progress through these exercises, you'll encounter various verbs and scenarios that will help you practice and internalize these patterns. By the end of these exercises, you should feel more confident in describing your everyday habits and recognizing similar expressions in conversations and written texts.
Exercise 1
<p>1. He *reads* a book every night before bed (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. They *walk* to school every morning together (verb for movement).</p>
<p>3. She always *eats* breakfast at 7 AM (verb for eating).</p>
<p>4. We *watch* a movie every Friday night (verb for watching).</p>
<p>5. The cat *sleeps* on the couch during the day (verb for sleeping).</p>
<p>6. My brother *plays* soccer every weekend (verb for playing).</p>
<p>7. I *study* Finnish every evening (verb for studying).</p>
<p>8. The dog *barks* at the mailman every day (verb for making noise).</p>
<p>9. They *ride* their bikes in the park every Saturday (verb for riding).</p>
<p>10. She *writes* in her diary every night (verb for writing).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Hän *juo* kahvia joka aamu (verb for drinking).</p>
<p>2. Me *kävelemme* kouluun joka päivä (verb for walking).</p>
<p>3. He *pelaavat* jalkapalloa iltapäivisin (verb for playing).</p>
<p>4. Sinä *laitat* ruokaa joka ilta (verb for cooking).</p>
<p>5. Minä *luen* kirjaa ennen nukkumaanmenoa (verb for reading).</p>
<p>6. Te *työskentelette* toimistossa joka arkipäivä (verb for working).</p>
<p>7. Hän *katsoo* televisiota illalla (verb for watching).</p>
<p>8. Me *siivoamme* talon viikonloppuisin (verb for cleaning).</p>
<p>9. Sinä *kirjoitat* päiväkirjaa joka ilta (verb for writing).</p>
<p>10. He *uivat* järvessä kesäisin (verb for swimming).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Minä *syön* aamupalaa joka aamu (verb for eating).</p>
<p>2. Hän *lukee* kirjaa joka ilta (verb for reading).</p>
<p>3. Me *käymme* lenkillä joka päivä (verb for going).</p>
<p>4. Te *pelaatte* jalkapalloa joka viikonloppu (verb for playing).</p>
<p>5. Sinä *katselet* televisiota joka ilta (verb for watching).</p>
<p>6. He *tanssivat* joka perjantai (verb for dancing).</p>
<p>7. Minä *kirjoitan* päiväkirjaa joka ilta (verb for writing).</p>
<p>8. Hän *kuuntelee* musiikkia joka aamu (verb for listening).</p>
<p>9. Me *opiskelemme* suomea joka päivä (verb for studying).</p>
<p>10. Sinä *siivoat* taloa joka viikonloppu (verb for cleaning).</p>