Conjugation

Wish for

souhaiter

Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: for

    Only wish changes; for stays the same: wished for, wished for.

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 wish for, he doesn't wish for.

    1. I / you / we / they wish for
    2. he / she / it wishes for

  2. Present continuous

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

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

  3. Past simple

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

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they wished for

  4. Future with going to

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

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

  5. Imperative

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

    1. (you) wish for
    2. let's wish for