irregular verb inflection
[/ɪˈrɛɡjələr vɜrb ɪnˈflɛkʃən/]
nounpl: irregular verb inflections
flexão verbal irregular
1. The conjugation of a verb that does not follow standard or predictable patterns in its grammatical forms across different tenses, moods, and persons
The verb 'go' is an irregular verb inflection because its past tense is 'went', not 'goed'.
O verbo 'ir' é uma flexão verbal irregular porque seu passado é 'fui', não 'irei'.
2. A form or variant of a verb that shows an unexpected change in its root, stem, or ending when conjugated
The irregular verb inflection of 'eat' includes 'ate' in the simple past and 'eaten' in the past participle.
A flexão verbal irregular de 'comer' inclui 'comeu' no passado simples e 'comido' no particípio passado.
3. The study or analysis of how irregular verbs change their forms according to grammatical rules
Understanding irregular verb inflection is essential for mastering English grammar.
Compreender a flexão verbal irregular é essencial para dominar a gramática inglesa.
In both American and Brazilian educational systems, irregular verb inflection is a fundamental topic taught in language learning curricula. English learners, particularly non-native speakers in Brazil, often struggle with irregular verbs due to their unpredictable nature. Portuguese also has irregular verbs, making this a shared grammatical challenge across both languages.
Related Idioms & Phrases
go by the book (regular verbs follow the rules, irregular verbs don't)
break the mold (irregular verbs break standard conjugation patterns)
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