Conjugation

Shake off

secouer pour enlever

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only shake changes; off stays the same: shook off, shaken off.

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 shake off, he doesn't shake off.

    1. I / you / we / they shake off
    2. he / she / it shakes off

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they shook off

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) shake off
    2. let's shake off