Conjugation

Give away

donner

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: away

    Only give changes; away stays the same: gave away, given away.

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 give away, he doesn't give away.

    1. I / you / we / they give away
    2. he / she / it gives away

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they gave away

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) give away
    2. let's give away