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Introduction

Welcome to the lesson on the future tense in Central Khmer! In this lesson, we will explore how to form and use the future tense in Central Khmer. The future tense is an important aspect of the language as it allows us to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to use the future tense in Central Khmer, including regular and irregular verbs, and proper pronunciation.

To navigate through this lesson, you can use the table of contents on the right-hand side of the page. We will start by providing an overview of the future tense and its importance in the Central Khmer language. Then, we will delve into the details of forming and using the future tense, providing numerous examples to illustrate each point. Additionally, we will explore any regional variations in the usage or understanding of the future tense and provide interesting cultural facts or anecdotes related to the topic. Finally, we will conclude the lesson with a series of exercises for you to practice what you have learned.

Let's get started!

Overview of the Future Tense

The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future. In Central Khmer, the future tense is formed by using specific markers or words that indicate future time. These markers are placed before the verb in the sentence to indicate that the action will take place at a later time. Understanding and using the future tense is essential for effective communication in Central Khmer.

Forming the Future Tense

In Central Khmer, the future tense is formed by using specific markers or words that indicate future time. These markers are placed before the verb in the sentence. Let's see some examples:

Regular Verbs

To form the future tense with regular verbs, we add the marker "នឹង" (nɨəŋ) before the verb. Let's look at some examples:

Central Khmer	Pronunciation	English
ខ្ញុំនឹងទិញរថយន្ត។	khnhom nɨəŋ tiŋ rotii	I will buy a car.
អ្នកនឹងទៅហាយអាល់ប៊ី។	neak nɨəŋ tiihaey aalbei	You will go to Thailand.
ជាមួយខ្ញុំនឹងទៅកាន់បង់ប្រាក់។	jaa muəi khnhom nɨəŋ tii kaan baŋ prakea	We will go to the bank together.

As you can see, the marker "នឹង" (nɨəŋ) is added before the verb to indicate future time.

Irregular Verbs

Some verbs in Central Khmer have irregular forms in the future tense. Let's look at some examples:

Central Khmer	Pronunciation	English
ខ្ញុំនឹងមើលអ្នកនៅថ្ងៃអង្គារ។	khnhom nɨəŋ mɨəl neak nɨəp tiŋ aŋkaa	I will see you tomorrow.
អ្នកនឹងអភិវឌ្ឍន៍បង់ប្រាក់ថ្ងៃរះសីហា។	neak nɨəŋ aahviiʔdiəny baŋ prakea tiŋ reh sihaa	You will receive the salary on Sunday.
ជាមួយខ្ញុំនឹងទទួលបានសំណាក់ថ្មី។	jaa muəi khnhom nɨəŋ tɔɔtlaap baan somnak tiŋ	We will get a new job together.

As you can see, some irregular verbs have unique forms in the future tense.

Using the Future Tense

Now that we know how to form the future tense, let's explore how to use it in different contexts.

Talking about Future Actions

The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future. Let's see some examples:

• នាមជារៀននៅថ្ងៃសុក្រ ។ (Niəm jaa riən nɨəp tiŋ sok) - I will study on Saturday.
• ខ្ញុំនឹងទទួលបានយកសំណាក់ថ្មី។ (Khnhom nɨəŋ tɔɔtlaap baan jək somnak tiŋ) - I will get a new job.

Making Future Plans

The future tense is also used to make future plans. Let's see some examples:

• ហៅមួយលេងក្លោងមួយនៅអាស៊ី។ (Haw muəi leəng kloəng muəi nɨəp aasi) - Let's play football in Asia.
• ខ្ញុំនឹងទៅហាយអាល់ប៊ីក្នុងខេត្តសៀមរាប។ (Khnhom nɨəŋ tiihaey aalbei knəŋ kheətiə siəmreəp) - I will go to Thailand next week.

Expressing Future Possibilities

The future tense can also be used to express future possibilities. Let's see some examples:

• អ្នកនឹងទទួលបានអារម្មណ៍មួយថ្ងៃ។ (Neak nɨəŋ tɔɔtlaap baan aarɑmɑn muəi tiŋ) - You will receive an invitation in one day.
• ខ្ញុំនឹងបានការងារថ្មីនៅក្នុងខេត្តភ្នំពេញ។ (Khnhom nɨəŋ baan kaahnɑh tumtiəp nɨəp knəŋ kheətiə phnompenh) - I will have a new job in Phnom Penh.

Cultural Insight: Future Plans in Central Khmer Culture

In Central Khmer culture, making future plans is an important aspect of social interaction. It is common for people to make plans for social events, such as weddings, festivals, and gatherings. The future tense is often used to express these plans and intentions. For example, when inviting someone to an event, it is common to use the future tense to indicate the date and time of the event. Additionally, the future tense is used to make promises or commitments for future actions. This cultural emphasis on future plans reflects the value placed on social connections and community in Central Khmer culture.

Exercises

Now it's time to practice what you have learned! Below are some exercises to help you reinforce your understanding of the future tense in Central Khmer. Choose the correct form of the verb in the future tense based on the given context.

1. ខ្ញុំនឹងទៅហាយអាល់ប៊ី។ (Khnhom nɨəŋ tiihaey aalbei) a) I went to Thailand. b) I will go to Thailand. c) I am going to Thailand.

2. អ្នកនឹងទទួលបានលុយក្បាច់។ (Neak nɨəŋ tɔɔtlaap baan luə kbac) a) You will receive money tomorrow. b) You received money yesterday. c) You are receiving money today.

3. ជាមួយគ្មានាមីការីននៅក្នុងស្រុក។ (Jaa muəi kmaa miikaariiŋ nɨəp knəŋ srok) a) We went to the city. b) We are going to the city. c) We will go to the city.

4. ខ្ញុំនឹងទិញទំនិញថ្មី។ (Khnhom nɨəŋ tiŋ tumniən tiŋ) a) I bought a new item. b) I am buying a new item. c) I will buy a new item.

5. អ្នកនឹងទិញលុយតាមលេខទូរស័ព្ទ។ (Neak nɨəŋ tiŋ luə taam leək toəsap) a) You bought money by phone. b) You will buy money by phone. c) You are buying money by phone.

Solutions

1. b) I will go to Thailand. 2. a) You will receive money tomorrow. 3. c) We will go to the city. 4. c) I will buy a new item. 5. b) You will buy money by phone.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use the future tense in Central Khmer. You can now talk about future actions, make future plans, and express future possibilities. Keep practicing and using the future tense in your conversations to become more confident in your Central Khmer language skills.

In the next lesson, we will continue our exploration of verbs and tenses by learning about the past tense in Central Khmer. Stay tuned!

Table of Contents - Central Khmer Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Basic Greetings

• Common Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Sentence Structure

• Basic Word Order
• Yes/No Questions

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Numbers and Time

• Counting from 1 to 100
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Status

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Central Khmer Customs and Traditions

• Greetings and Polite Behavior
• Festivals and Celebrations

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Describing People and Things
• Describing Actions and States

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Weather and Seasons

• Weather Vocabulary
• Seasons and Months

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Central Khmer Literature and Arts

• Literature and Poetry
• Music and Dance

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Shopping and Money

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Money and Currency

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Using Prepositions
• Using Conjunctions

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Discussing Interests

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Central Khmer History and Geography

• Historical Overview
• Geographical Features

Sources

• Central-khmer

Other Lessons

• Gender
• Using Prepositions
• How to Use Have
• Plurals
• 0 to A1 Course
• How to Use Be
• Describing People and Things
• Possessive Pronouns
• Give your Opinion
• Questions

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