Present tense of -a verbs with suffix (-ez)

The "-ez" Verb Pattern

Many Conjugation 1 verbs (ending in -a) take an -ez suffix in the present tense. This large group includes many words for work, studies, and hobbies.

For eu, tu, el/ea, and ei/ele, you insert this suffix before the regular ending. The noi and voi forms do not use it.

Here is the pattern for a dansa (to dance):

Many common verbs follow this pattern, like a exersa (to practice):

Verbs Ending in "-ia"

For verbs ending in -ia, like a studia (to study), the endings adjust slightly to blend with the "i". For example, el/ea and ei/ele take -iază instead of -ează, and noi takes -em instead of -ăm.

Hobbies and Projects

As you learn new words for your hobbies or work projects, you will see the -ez pattern everywhere. Verbs like a desena (to draw), a picta (to paint), and a organiza (to organize) all use it.

Remember that just like regular -a verbs, the el/ea (he/she) and ei/ele (they) forms are always identical!