break
Irregular Strong Verb (Class 4/5) Level A1 ⭐ #32 Most CommonEnglish translation: to break / fracture / violate
Present Simple
Breaking now or habitually.
| Subject Pronoun | Conjugation | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| I | break | |
| you | break | |
| he/she/it | breaks | |
| we | break | |
| they | break |
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Frequently Asked Questions: BREAK
Is "break" a regular or irregular verb in English? ▾
"break" is classified as a Irregular Strong Verb (Class 4/5) verb in English. Its characteristic conjugation pattern is "break - broke - broken". Base form: break. Past simple: broke. Past participle: broken. Past simple is 'broke', past participle is 'broken'.
What does "break" mean in English? ▾
In English, "break" translates primarily to "to break / fracture / violate". In natural speech, it is commonly used across CEFR level A1 contexts for everyday communication.
What is the most frequent mistake learners make with "break"? ▾
A frequent error is saying "The vase is broke" instead of "The vase is broken". Why? As an adjective/participle, use 'broken'. ('Broke' as an adjective informally means having no money).
What are common idioms or expressions with "break"? ▾
A popular idiom is "Break the ice" which means "To make people feel more relaxed at the start of a meeting" (e.g. "The host played a fun game to break the ice.").
How can I practice and memorize "break" conjugations? ▾
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