Stage 5 · The て-form

〜て、〜

and then (linking actions)

Joins clauses in order. Tense is decided by the final verb only.

Examples

朝起きて、顔を洗って、朝ご飯を食べます。

あさおきて、かおをあらって、あさごはんをたべます。

I get up, wash my face and eat breakfast.