Conjugation

Sharpen

aiguiser

Regular verb.

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 sharpen, he doesn't sharpen.

    1. I / you / we / they sharpen
    2. he / she / it sharpens

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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