does
word · lemma: do
/ˈdəz/, /dɪz/
duhz
/dəʊz/
dohz
Definition
'Does' is the third person singular present form of the verb 'do', used in questions, negatives, and to emphasize actions or facts.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly with he, she, it in simple present tense. Appears in questions (Does he?), negatives (He does not), and for emphasis (He does like pizza!). Often confused with 'do' which is for plural subjects or I/you.
Spanish: hacePortuguese (BR): fazPortuguese (PT): fazChinese (Simplified): 做Chinese (Traditional): 做Hindi: करता हैArabic: يفعلBengali: করে - কি (প্রশ্নে)Russian: делает - делает ли (в вопросах)Japanese: する（3人称単数現在）Vietnamese: làm (ngôi thứ ba số ít, hiện tại)Korean: 한다 (3인칭 단수 현재)Turkish: yapar (üçüncü tekil şahıs, geniş zaman)Urdu: کرتا ہے - کرتی ہےIndonesian: melakukan (orang ketiga tunggal, waktu sekarang)
Example Sentences
He does his homework every day.
basic
Does she like coffee?
basic
He does not want to go.
basic
Why does she always arrive late?
natural
He really does enjoy that movie!
natural
Nobody does it better than you.
natural