Conjugation

Bug

énerver

Regular verb.

  • Spelling

    The g doubles before -ed and -ing: bugged, bugging.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't bug, he doesn't bug.

    1. I / you / we / they bug
    2. he / she / it bugs

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am bugging
    2. you / we / they are bugging
    3. he / she / it is bugging

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't bug.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they bugged

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to bug
    2. you / we / they are going to bug
    3. he / she / it is going to bug

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't bug.

    1. (you) bug
    2. let's bug