PRESENT TENSE [RULES] |
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RULE 02: NON-PROGRESSIVE VERBS |
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We have already heard
that non-progressive verbs are
used in simple tenses. However, think,
see, look, feel and have
can be progressive with one
meaning but non-progressive with
another. |
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think (that) = the German “glauben”
I think (that) you’re wrong. see = the German “verstehen” + “sehen” I see what you mean. look = the German
“aussehen”
That
building looks old. feel = “have an
opinion”
I feel you’re making a mistake. have = the
German “haben” They have
lots of money. |
thinking about = the German “nachdenken”
I’m thinking about the holidays. seeing = the German “treffen”
I’m seeing the doctor
today. looking (“turn eyes towards”)
= the German “schauen”
What are you looking at? feeling ill / tired (can be progressive or simple)
I’m feeling ill. BUT ALSO I feel
ill. having = the German “nehmen,
essen, sich amüsieren, eine Party feiern, sich streiten” I’m having a bath. / They are having lunch. / We are having a nice time. / They are having a party. / They are having an argument again. |