Conjugation

Spoil

gâcher, gâter

Regular verb.

  • British English

    British English writes spoilt.

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 spoil, he doesn't spoil.

    1. I / you / we / they spoil
    2. he / she / it spoils

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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