tenses vs. time forms

[Torsten]

Hi, do we really use the term 'time forms' when we talk about the tenses? It seems to me that 'time forms' is a direct translation of the German term 'Zeitformen' and the only correct English equivalent is 'tenses'. Am I right?

Many thanks,
Torsten

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[Alan]

Hi Torsten,

Sounds spot on to me. 'Time forms' sounds a bit sci fi to me.

Alan
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