Conjugation

Tell apart

distinguer

Irregular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: apart

    Only tell changes; apart stays the same: told apart, told apart.

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 tell apart, he doesn't tell apart.

    1. I / you / we / they tell apart
    2. he / she / it tells apart

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they told apart

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) tell apart
    2. let's tell apart