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〜ます (masu)
Polite verb form
Structure
Verb (Masu-form) + ます
Explanation
The suffix for formal/polite verb forms. Used to state positive actions happening now, habits, or future actions.
Examples
毎日りんごを食べます。
Mainichi ringo o tabemasu.
I eat apples every day.
明日学校へ行きます。
Ashita gakkou e ikimasu.
I will go to school tomorrow.