The English verb "cut" means "to slice, to sever" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "cut" across all 5 tenses. New to English verbs? Start with the English verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "cut" in the Present Tense
Simple Present Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | cut |
| you | you (singular) | cut |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | cuts |
| we | we | cut |
| you | you (plural) | cut |
| they | they | cut |
She cuts the bread daily.
Ella corta el pan diariamente.
How to Conjugate "cut" in the Past Tense
Simple Past Actions that happened in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | cut |
| you | you (singular) | cut |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | cut |
| we | we | cut |
| you | you (plural) | cut |
| they | they | cut |
She cut the grass today.
Ella cortó el césped hoy.
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Simple Future Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | will cut |
| you | you (singular) | will cut |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | will cut |
| we | we | will cut |
| you | you (plural) | will cut |
| they | they | will cut |
He will cut the long grass.
Él cortará el pasto largo.
How to Conjugate "cut" in the Present (-ing) Tense
Present Continuous Actions happening right now| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | am cutting |
| you | you (singular) | are cutting |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | is cutting |
| we | we | are cutting |
| you | you (plural) | are cutting |
| they | they | are cutting |
He is cutting a piece of paper.
Él está cortando un trozo de papel.
How to Conjugate "cut" in the Have done Tense
Present Perfect Actions completed with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | have cut |
| you | you (singular) | have cut |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | has cut |
| we | we | have cut |
| you | you (plural) | have cut |
| they | they | have cut |
He has cut his finger today.
Él se ha cortado el dedo hoy.
Frequently Asked Questions About "cut"
Is "cut" regular or irregular in English?
"Cut" is an irregular English verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "cut" mean in English?
The English verb "cut" means "to slice, to sever" in English.
How do you conjugate "cut" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Simple Present): I → cut, you → cut, he/she/it → cuts, we → cut, you → cut, they → cut.
How many tenses does "cut" have in English?
"Cut" is conjugated across 5 tenses in English: Present, Past, Future, Present (-ing), Have done.
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