Conjugation

Hold in

contenir

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: in

    Only hold changes; in stays the same: held in, held in.

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 hold in, he doesn't hold in.

    1. I / you / we / they hold in
    2. he / she / it holds in
  2. Present continuous

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

    1. I am holding in
    2. you / we / they are holding in
    3. he / she / it is holding in
  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they held in
  4. Future with going to

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

    1. I am going to hold in
    2. you / we / they are going to hold in
    3. he / she / it is going to hold in
  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) hold in
    2. let's hold in