The Second Conjugation (-i)
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
The -i conjugation group includes verbs whose infinitive ends in -yti, where the stem ends in -i-.
- Identify the stem by removing the -ti ending from the infinitive: 'mokyti' -> 'moky-'.
- Add the personal endings: -au, -i, -i, -ime, -ite, -i.
- Note that the 3rd person singular and plural are identical in this group.
Meanings
This conjugation group covers a specific set of verbs in Lithuanian that follow a consistent pattern in the present tense.
Present Tense Action
Describes an action happening now or habitually.
“Jis rašo laišką.”
“Mes mokomės kasdien.”
Conjugation of 'skaityti' (to read)
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | skaitau | skaitome |
| 2nd | skaitai | skaitote |
| 3rd | skaito | skaito |
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | Stem + Ending | skaitau |
| Negative | ne + Stem + Ending | neskaitau |
| Question | Ar + Subject + Verb | Ar skaitai? |
| 1st Plural | Stem + ime | skaitome |
| 2nd Plural | Stem + ite | skaitote |
| 3rd Plural | Stem + i | skaito |
Formalitätsspektrum
Aš skaitau knygą. (General)
Skaitau knygą. (General)
Skaitau knygą. (General)
Skaitau knygą. (General)
The -i Conjugation Tree
Stem
- skaity- read stem
Endings
- -au, -i, -i singular
Beispiele nach Niveau
Aš skaitau knygą.
I am reading a book.
Tu mokaisi lietuviškai.
You are learning Lithuanian.
Jis rašo laišką.
He is writing a letter.
Mes skaitome kartu.
We are reading together.
Ar tu skaitai šią knygą?
Are you reading this book?
Mes neskaitome laikraščių.
We do not read newspapers.
Jie mokosi universitete.
They are studying at the university.
Jūs skaitote labai greitai.
You read very fast.
Aš dažnai mokausi vakarais.
I often study in the evenings.
Mokiniai skaito įdomų tekstą.
The students are reading an interesting text.
Ar jūs mokotės naujų žodžių?
Are you learning new words?
Mes nesimokome šios taisyklės.
We are not learning this rule.
Kiekvieną dieną aš skaitau naujienas.
Every day I read the news.
Jie mokosi sudėtingos gramatikos.
They are studying complex grammar.
Mes skaitome literatūrą originalo kalba.
We read literature in the original language.
Ar jie skaito šį straipsnį?
Are they reading this article?
Jis nuolat skaito klasikinius kūrinius.
He constantly reads classical works.
Mes mokomės analizuoti duomenis.
We are learning to analyze data.
Ar skaitote tarp eilučių?
Are you reading between the lines?
Jie nesimoko iš savo klaidų.
They do not learn from their mistakes.
Jis skaito paskaitas universitete.
He gives (reads) lectures at the university.
Mes mokomės suprasti subtilybes.
We are learning to understand the subtleties.
Ar skaitote šią seną knygą?
Are you reading this old book?
Jie neskaito jokių komentarų.
They do not read any comments.
Leicht verwechselbar
Learners mix up the endings.
Forgetting the -si.
Thinking they are different.
Häufige Fehler
skaitu
skaitau
skaitai
skaitai
skaitas
skaito
skaitome
skaitome
neskaitu
neskaitau
ar skaitai
ar skaitai
jie skaitai
jie skaito
mokinuosi
mokausi
mes skaitom
mes skaitome
jie skaitos
jie skaito
skaitauju
skaitau
mokau
mokausi
skaitoja
skaito
nesimokau
nesimokau
Satzmuster
Aš ___ knygą.
Tu ___ lietuviškai.
Jie ___ laišką.
Mes ___ kartu.
Real World Usage
Aš skaitau tavo postą.
Ką skaitai?
Aš mokausi naujų dalykų.
Aš skaitau žemėlapį.
Aš skaitau meniu.
Mes skaitome tekstą.
Check the Infinitive
Reflexive Verbs
3rd Person Shortcut
Language Learning
Smart Tips
Immediately think of the -i conjugation.
Check if it's 3rd person.
Always add 'ne-' at the start.
Look at the ending.
Aussprache
Stress
Stress is usually on the stem.
Question
Ar skaitai↑?
Rising pitch at the end.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
Remember 'I' for 'I' (the letter i is the star of this conjugation).
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a giant letter 'I' reading a book. Every time it turns a page, it says 'au', 'i', 'i'.
Rhyme
Ending in -yti, keep the i, add -au and -i.
Story
I am reading (skaitau). You are reading (skaitai). He is reading (skaito). We are reading (skaitome). You all are reading (skaitote). They are reading (skaito).
Word Web
Herausforderung
Write 5 sentences about what you are reading today.
Kulturelle Hinweise
Lithuanians value education; verbs like 'mokytis' are used daily.
Baltic roots.
Gesprächseinstiege
Ką tu skaitai?
Ar tu mokaisi lietuvių kalbos?
Ką jie skaito?
Ar dažnai mokotės?
Tagebuch-Impulse
Test Yourself
Aš ___ knygą.
Jie ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Mes skaitau.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
You (singular) read.
Answer starts with: Tu ...
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Mes ___.
3rd person singular and plural are different.
Score: /8
Ubungsaufgaben
8 exercisesAš ___ knygą.
Jie ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Mes skaitau.
knygą / skaitau / Aš
You (singular) read.
Aš -> ?
Mes ___.
3rd person singular and plural are different.
Score: /8
FAQ (8)
Check the infinitive ending. If it ends in -yti, it's 2nd conjugation.
Some verbs have stem changes, but the endings remain consistent.
It's a feature of the Lithuanian language to simplify certain forms.
Yes, these are standard verbs.
Try to remember the -au, -i, -i pattern.
No, English doesn't conjugate like this.
Add 'ne-' before the verb.
Yes, it's one of the most common groups.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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Mastered
In Other Languages
leer
Lithuanian has more complex endings.
lesen
Lithuanian endings are more consistent.
lire
Lithuanian conjugates for every person.
yomu
Lithuanian requires person agreement.
qara'a
Lithuanian uses suffix-based.
du
Lithuanian is highly inflected.
