Conjugating Meaning in English

word · lemma: conjugate

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Definition

To change the form of a verb to show tense, person, or number, like turning 'run' into 'runs,' 'ran,' or 'running.' Often used when learning or teaching languages.

Usage & Nuances

Typically used in grammar and language-learning contexts. Most often refers to verbs, not nouns or adjectives. Common phrases: 'conjugating verbs,' 'conjugating in the present tense.' Not used in casual conversation unless discussing language.

• Spanish: conjugar
• Portuguese (BR): conjugar
• Portuguese (PT): conjugar
• Chinese (Simplified): 变位 (动词)
• Chinese (Traditional): 變位 (動詞)
• Hindi: संयोजन करना (क्रिया)
• Arabic: تَصْريف
• Bengali: ধাতু রূপান্তর করা - ক্রিয়াপদের রূপ পরিবর্তন করা
• Russian: спрягать
• Japanese: 活用する
• Vietnamese: chia động từ
• Korean: 활용하다
• Turkish: fiil çekimi yapmak
• Urdu: صرف کرنا
• Indonesian: mengkategorikan kata kerja - mengonjugasi

Example Sentences

We are conjugating the verb 'to be' in class today.

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She is conjugating Spanish verbs for her homework.

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I have trouble conjugating irregular verbs.

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Conjugating verbs in French always confuses me, especially in the past tense.

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Stop worrying about conjugating perfectly—just try to speak!

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When conjugating, remember the endings change for each subject.

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