Irregular Verb Guide
Begin Verb Forms (V1, V2, V3, V4, V5)
Past tense, past participle, 3rd person singular, -ing form, and 12-tense examples for "begin".
5 Forms of "Begin" (Quick Answer)
V1 (Base)begin
V2 (Past)began
V3 (Participle)begun
V4 (-s / -es)begins
V5 (-ing)beginning
"Begin" Conjugation in All 12 Tenses
Open Interactive Conjugator →| Tense | Singular (I / He / She) | Plural (We / They) |
|---|---|---|
| Simple Present | I begin / He begins | We / They begin |
| Present Continuous | I am beginning / He is beginning | We / They are beginning |
| Present Perfect | I have begun / He has begun | We / They have begun |
| Present Perfect Cont. | I have been beginning / He has been beginning | We / They have been beginning |
| Simple Past | I / He began | We / They began |
| Past Continuous | I / He was beginning | We / They were beginning |
| Past Perfect | I / He had begun | We / They had begun |
| Past Perfect Cont. | I / He had been beginning | We / They had been beginning |
| Simple Future | I / He will begin | We / They will begin |
| Future Continuous | I / He will be beginning | We / They will be beginning |
| Future Perfect | I / He will have begun | We / They will have begun |
| Future Perfect Cont. | I / He will have been beginning | We / They will have been beginning |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the past tense (V2) of begin?
The simple past tense (V2) of begin is began.
What is the past participle (V3) of begin?
The past participle (V3) of begin is begun, used in perfect tenses and passive voice.
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