Conjugation

Sow

semer

Irregular verb.

  • Two forms

    The tables show sown. Also correct: sowed.

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 sow, he doesn't sow.

    1. I / you / we / they sow
    2. he / she / it sows

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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