I'm confused about when to use the ending 'ETH' in English words. Could someone explain the rules or guidelines for using this suffix?
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Giulia
Wed Jan 22 2025
The second person singular typically adds '-est' to the verb stem. In the given example, 'thou sendest' follows this rule.
DongdaemunTrendsetting
Wed Jan 22 2025
For the third person singular, the ending '-eth' is commonly used. This results in the form 'she sendeth' for the verb 'send'.
Martina
Wed Jan 22 2025
While there are exceptions such as irregular verbs, the majority of verbs conform to these endings in the present tense.
Riccardo
Wed Jan 22 2025
Verbs in the present tense generally follow specific patterns when adding endings to their stems.
OceanSoul
Wed Jan 22 2025
In the first person singular, verbs often add '-e' to the stem. For example, the verb 'send' becomes 'I sende' in this form.