sleep

to rest, to slumber

English Irregular

The English verb "sleep" means "to rest, to slumber" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "sleep" across all 5 tenses.

How to Conjugate "sleep" in the Present Tense

Simple Present Actions happening now or regularly
Person English Conjugation
I I sleep
you you (singular) sleep
he/she/it he/she/it sleeps
we we sleep
you you (plural) sleep
they they sleep
He sleeps after a long day.
Ele dorme depois de um longo dia.

How to Conjugate "sleep" in the Past Tense

Simple Past Actions that happened in the past
Person English Conjugation
I I slept
you you (singular) slept
he/she/it he/she/it slept
we we slept
you you (plural) slept
they they slept
She slept soundly in her bed.
Ella durmió profundamente en su cama.

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How to Conjugate "sleep" in the Future Tense

Simple Future Actions that will happen
Person English Conjugation
I I will sleep
you you (singular) will sleep
he/she/it he/she/it will sleep
we we will sleep
you you (plural) will sleep
they they will sleep
He will sleep for eight hours.
Er wird acht Stunden schlafen.

How to Conjugate "sleep" in the Present (-ing) Tense

Present Continuous Actions happening right now
Person English Conjugation
I I am sleeping
you you (singular) are sleeping
he/she/it he/she/it is sleeping
we we are sleeping
you you (plural) are sleeping
they they are sleeping
He is sleeping after his work.
Él está durmiendo después de su trabajo.

How to Conjugate "sleep" in the Have done Tense

Present Perfect Actions completed with present relevance
Person English Conjugation
I I have slept
you you (singular) have slept
he/she/it he/she/it has slept
we we have slept
you you (plural) have slept
they they have slept
He has slept all morning long.
Él ha dormido toda la mañana.

Frequently Asked Questions About "sleep"

Is "sleep" regular or irregular in English?
"Sleep" is an irregular English verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "sleep" mean in English?
The English verb "sleep" means "to rest, to slumber" in English.
How do you conjugate "sleep" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Simple Present): I → sleep, you → sleep, he/she/it → sleeps, we → sleep, you → sleep, they → sleep.
How many tenses does "sleep" have in English?
"Sleep" is conjugated across 5 tenses in English: Present, Past, Future, Present (-ing), Have done.

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