Verb て～ (Verb + te～)
Explanation
A verb conjugation that connects actions or states.
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
Detailed 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).
Examples
コーヒーを飲んで、出かけます。
Koohii o nonde, dekakemasu.
After drinking coffee, I will go out.
買い物をして、家に帰りましょう。
Kaimono o shite, ie ni kaerimashou.
Let's go shopping and then go home.
宿題をして、寝ます。
Shukudai o shite, nemasu.
After doing my homework, I will sleep.
友達を待って、一緒に映画を見に行きます。
Tomodachi o matte, issho ni eiga o mini ikimasu.
I will wait for my friend and go watch a movie together.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.