Conjugation

Sink into

s’enfoncer dans

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: into

    Only sink changes; into stays the same: sank into, sunk into.

  • Two forms

    The tables show sank into. Also correct: sunk into.

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 sink into, he doesn't sink into.

    1. I / you / we / they sink into
    2. he / she / it sinks into

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they sank into

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) sink into
    2. let's sink into