Lesson 2: The 6-Tense Verb Conjugation System

1. Introduction to Verb Tenses in Farbeloma

In Farbeloma, verbs are conjugated and assigned temporal meaning by attaching vowels to the silent root. These vowels define the core time frame, while the letter n acts as a modifier for distance and immediacy.

Conjugation relies on three primary time planes:

• a : Indicates the Past

• o: Indicates the Present

• i : Indicates the Future

2. Dimensions of Distance and Immediacy (The Role of n)

To transform an abstract time plane into a precise range, the letter n is introduced:

• In the Past and Future: Adding n specifies distant time (Far Past / Far Future).

• In the Present: Adding n specifies immediacy (an action happening at this exact moment).

3. Breakdown of the 6 Tenses

1. Far Past:

   • Suffix: an

   • Explanation: Used for an action that occurred and ended in the distant past.

2. Near Past:

   • Suffix: a

   • Explanation: Used for an action that happened recently.

3. Simple Present:

   • Suffix: o

   • Explanation: Used for general states or actions that occur habitually/generally.

4. Present Continuous (Immediate):

   • Suffix: on

   • Explanation: Used for an action taking place right now, at this exact moment.

5. Near Future:

   • Suffix: i

   • Explanation: Used for an action that will happen in the near future.

6. Far Future:

   • Suffix: in

   • Explanation: Used for an action that will happen in the distant future.

4. Practical Application on the Root got

Using the root got (meaning: to speak / to express), we apply the six suffixes as follows:

Lesson Summary:

• The core vowels a, o, and i determine Past, Present, and Future.

• The suffix letter n adds distance to the Past and Future, while adding immediate continuous focus to the Present.

• Attaching these suffixes directly to the consonant root yields six precise temporal meanings.