Conjugation

Spring

bondir, jaillir

Irregular verb.

  • Two forms

    The tables show sprang. Also correct: sprung.

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 spring, he doesn't spring.

    1. I / you / we / they spring
    2. he / she / it springs

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

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

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

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