過ごす(すごす)Conjugation

JLPT N3 · Godan verb (Group 1) · Meaning: to spend time

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The base form — casual speech and the stem for many grammar patterns.
過ごすすごす
masu (polite present)
Polite present/future affirmative.
過ごしますすごします
masen (polite negative)
Polite present negative.
過ごしませんすごしません
mashita (polite past)
Polite past affirmative.
過ごしましたすごしました
masen deshita (polite past neg.)
Polite past negative.
過ごしませんでしたすごしませんでした
te-form
The most versatile form — linking, requests, progressive and more.
過ごしてすごして
ta (plain past)
Plain past affirmative.
過ごしたすごした
nai (plain negative)
Plain present negative.
過ごさないすごさない
nakatta (plain past neg.)
Plain past negative.
過ごさなかったすごさなかった
Potential
Ability or possibility — 'can do'.
過ごせるすごせる
Passive
Passive voice — 'to be done to'.
過ごされるすごされる
Causative
Causative — 'to make/let someone do'.
過ごさせるすごさせる
Volitional
Volitional — 'let's…' or intention.
過ごそうすごそう
Imperative
Imperative — a strong command; used sparingly.
過ごせすごせ
Prohibitive
Prohibitive — 'don't do it!'.
過ごすなすごすな
Conditional (ba)
Hypothetical 'if' — leans written.
過ごせばすごせば
Conditional (tara)
The most versatile everyday 'if / when'.
過ごしたらすごしたら

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