nekaj
nekoč v preteklosti sploh zgodilo.Čas dejanja ni pomemben.
Zgledi:
ever -
Have you ever been to Italy? - Yes, I have.
never
-
Marina has never been to Ljubljana!
often
-
I've often seen my teacher at the cinema.
(three) times
-
My sister has broken her leg three times!
brez časovnega izraza - I don't want that book. I've
read it.
b. Changes, completion, results / Izražanje sprememb,
Govoriš o nekem novem ali končanih dejanj in
spremenjenem položaju, razvidnem rezultatov iz trenutnega stanja.
Zgledi:
Look! They've painted their house green!
I've lost my pen. Mum and dad have bought a new car.
Mum, I've done my homework. Can I watch television now?
You haven't made your bed yet.
c. Duration / Trajanje dejanja
Govoriš o trajanju nekega dejanja, ki se je začelo v
preteklosti in traja tudi v sedanjosti.
Zgledi:
since + začetek dejanja
I've known her since Christmas.
We have been here since Tuesday.
for + obdobje
They have lived here for three years.
He has had his dog for three weeks.
always
I have always lived in London.