Conjugation

Shine

briller

Irregular verb.

  • Two conjugations

    As in these tables: The sun shone all day. In another meaning, with an object: He shined his shoes.

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 shine, he doesn't shine.

    1. I / you / we / they shine
    2. he / she / it shines

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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