Conjugation

Rot

pourrir

Regular verb.

  • Spelling

    The t doubles before -ed and -ing: rotted, rotting.

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 rot, he doesn't rot.

    1. I / you / we / they rot
    2. he / she / it rots

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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