What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
conjugation
Example
I conjugate the verb 'to be' as follows: I am, you are, he/she/it is, we are, you are, they are. [conjugate: verb]
Example
She conjugates the verb 'to run' correctly in all tenses. [conjugates: present tense]
declension
Example
The declension of the noun 'cat' is as follows: singular - cat, plural - cats. [declension: noun]
Example
He knows the declension of all the pronouns in the sentence. [declension: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Conjugation is more commonly used in everyday language than declension, which is more common in formal writing or academic contexts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between conjugation and declension?
Declension is typically associated with a more formal tone, while conjugation is used in both formal and informal contexts.
