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Meaning of present continuous | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A tense that describes an ongoing action in the present. In English it is formed by use of a form of be with a present participle.

uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Verlaufsform der Gegenwart
Español presente progresivo
Suomi kestopreesens
Français présent continu présent progressif
Italiano presente progressivo
日本語 現在進行形
Nederlands duurvorm onvoltooid tegenwoordige tijd (d.o.t.t.)
Português presente progressivo
Русский настоя́щее дли́тельное вре́мя настоя́щее продо́лженное вре́мя
Türkçe şimdiki zaman

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

present historic present imperfect present indefinite present indicative present participle present perfect

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