Irregular Verbs

Irregular Verb Sink: sink - sank - sunk

Published July 17, 2026 · 3 views

The irregular verb sink does not form its past tense by adding -ed.

Base formSimple pastPast participle
sinksanksunk

How to Use It

  • Present: I sink.
  • Past: Yesterday I sank.
  • Present perfect: I have sunk.

Remember

Use the past participle (sunk) after have, has or had, and in passive sentences. Learn the three forms together: sink - sank - sunk.

See also: The Simple Past Tense and The Present Perfect Tense.