Verb て～ JLPT N5

Formation

Verb (Group 1) - Replace last syllable with 〜て, Verb (Group 2) - Replace 'る' with 〜て, Verb (Group 3) - する becomes して, くる becomes きて

Explanation

The ～て form of a verb is used to connect actions or states in a sequence, implying that the first action is completed before the second one starts. The ～て form is frequently used in casual speech, and it can also be used in polite speech when combined with certain auxiliary verbs like ください (kudasai) or いる (iru).

Example sentences

• コーヒーを飲んで、出かけます。

  After drinking coffee, I will go out.

  Koohii o nonde, dekakemasu.

• 買い物をして、家に帰りましょう。

  Let's go shopping and then go home.

  Kaimono o shite, ie ni kaerimashou.

• 宿題をして、寝ます。

  After doing my homework, I will sleep.

  Shukudai o shite, nemasu.

• 友達を待って、一緒に映画を見に行きます。

  I will wait for my friend and go watch a movie together.

  Tomodachi o matte, issho ni eiga o mini ikimasu.