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Which language has no irregular verbs?

There is no language that has absolutely *no* irregular verbs.

Here's why:

* Language is constantly evolving: Even languages that seem very regular can develop irregularities over time.

* Irregular verbs often come from older forms of the language: They reflect historical changes and can be remnants of grammatical structures that have since been simplified.

* "Irregular" is relative: What is considered an irregular verb in one language may be perfectly regular in another.

However, some languages are known for having fewer irregular verbs than others. Some examples include:

* Esperanto: A constructed language designed to be simple and regular. It has only a handful of irregular verbs.

* Mandarin Chinese: While Chinese has some irregular verbs, they are far fewer than in many other languages. The system for verb conjugation is generally quite regular.

* Turkish: Turkish has a fairly consistent pattern for conjugating verbs, with only a small number of exceptions.

It's important to remember that the concept of "irregular" is relative and depends on the language being considered.

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