Conjugation

Tug on

tirer sur

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: on

    Only tug changes; on stays the same: tugged on, tugged on.

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 tug on, he doesn't tug on.

    1. I / you / we / they tug on
    2. he / she / it tugs on

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they tugged on

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) tug on
    2. let's tug on