The English verb "fly" means "to soar, to travel by air" in English. It is an irregular verb. Below you'll find the complete conjugation tables for "fly" across all 5 tenses. New to English verbs? Start with the English verb guide.
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How to Conjugate "fly" in the Present Tense
Simple Present Actions happening now or regularly| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | fly |
| you | you (singular) | fly |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | flies |
| we | we | fly |
| you | you (plural) | fly |
| they | they | fly |
The bird flies to the tree.
O pássaro voa para a árvore.
How to Conjugate "fly" in the Past Tense
Simple Past Actions that happened in the past| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | flew |
| you | you (singular) | flew |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | flew |
| we | we | flew |
| you | you (plural) | flew |
| they | they | flew |
He flew his plane across the ocean.
Él voló su avión a través del océano.
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Simple Future Actions that will happen| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | will fly |
| you | you (singular) | will fly |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | will fly |
| we | we | will fly |
| you | you (plural) | will fly |
| they | they | will fly |
It will fly over the city.
Es wird über die Stadt fliegen.
How to Conjugate "fly" in the Present (-ing) Tense
Present Continuous Actions happening right now| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | am flying |
| you | you (singular) | are flying |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | is flying |
| we | we | are flying |
| you | you (plural) | are flying |
| they | they | are flying |
It is flying over the house.
Está volando sobre la casa.
How to Conjugate "fly" in the Have done Tense
Present Perfect Actions completed with present relevance| Person | English | Conjugation |
|---|---|---|
| I | I | have flown |
| you | you (singular) | have flown |
| he/she/it | he/she/it | has flown |
| we | we | have flown |
| you | you (plural) | have flown |
| they | they | have flown |
She has flown across the ocean.
Ella ha volado a través del océano.
Frequently Asked Questions About "fly"
Is "fly" regular or irregular in English?
"Fly" is an irregular English verb, meaning its conjugation does not follow standard patterns and must be memorized individually.
What does "fly" mean in English?
The English verb "fly" means "to soar, to travel by air" in English.
How do you conjugate "fly" in the present tense?
In the present tense (Simple Present): I → fly, you → fly, he/she/it → flies, we → fly, you → fly, they → fly.
How many tenses does "fly" have in English?
"Fly" is conjugated across 5 tenses in English: Present, Past, Future, Present (-ing), Have done.
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