Grammar: The infinitive of the three groups of verbs.

1. The three groups of verbs: Group 1: The active verbs(Root + UGOL) Example: Naatugol = to enter Group 2: The reflexive verbs (Root + AGOL) Example: Lootagol = to shower Group 3: The passive verbs (Root + EGOL) Example: Wallegol = to be helped Knowing the meaning of the root of the verbs is the key to make the difference between / the verbs. 2. Expressing the simple condition (If / When + Subject + Verb in the present, in English): Group 1: Active verbs Example: Si a naatii…..... - Si + short subject pronoun (ssp) + R...ii Group 2: Reflexive verbs Example: Si a soodiike….. - Si + short subject pronoun (ssp) + R...iike Group 3: Passive verbs Example: Si a yobaama….. - Si + short subject pronoun (ssp) + R...aama Loot (R) = wash Lootugol = to wash; lootagol = to wash yourself; lootegol = to be washed