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Dutch Grammar - Future Tense

Hi Dutch learners! 😊
In this lesson, we'll learn about the future tense in Dutch. The future tense talks about a future action or event, and it's quite easy to form. Let's dive into it!

After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: How to Use Be & Irregular Verbs.

Formation

To form the future tense in Dutch, we use the conjugated verb 'zullen' (shall/will) and the infinitive form of the main verb.

• Example: Ik zal Nederlands leren (I will learn Dutch)

Subject	Zullen (conjugated)	Infinitive verb
Ik	zal	leren
Jij	zal	leren
Hij/Zij	zal	leren
Wij	zullen	leren
Jullie	zullen	leren
Zij	zullen	leren

Usage

We use the future tense in Dutch to discuss future events, plans, offers or suggestions. In Dutch, we often use the present tense instead of the future tense, especially in more informal conversations.

• Example 1: Ik zal morgen naar het strand gaan (I will go to the beach tomorrow)
• Example 2: Zullen wij samen gaan lunchen? (Shall we have lunch together?)
• Example 3: Ik zal je wat tips geven voor het koken (I'll give you some tips for cooking)

Dialogue

• Person 1: Ik zal vanavond een film kijken. (I will watch a movie tonight)
• Person 2: Welke film zal je kijken? (Which movie will you watch?)
• Person 1: Ik zal 'The Godfather' kijken. (I will watch 'The Godfather')

Irregular Verbs

As with any language, there are some irregular verbs in the future tense in Dutch. These include:

• Zijn (to be): zal zijn (will be)
• Hebben (to have): zal hebben (will have)
• Kunnen (can): zal kunnen (will be able to)

Infinitive Verb	Future Tense
Zijn (to be)	zal zijn
Hebben (to have)	zal hebben
Kunnen (can)	zal kunnen

Cultural Insights

Dutch is a fascinating language with a rich history and culture. Dutch people are well-known for being pragmatic, egalitarian and direct. Here are some interesting facts about the Dutch culture:

• Dutch people are the tallest in the world, with an average height of 1.84 meters (6 feet).
• Bicycles are a primary mode of transport in the Netherlands, and there are more bikes than people in the country.
• The Dutch love their cheese - they produce an impressive 650 million kilograms of cheese each year.
• The Netherlands is home to the largest flower garden in the world, the Keukenhof, which has over 7 million flowers.

To improve your Dutch Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

• Dutch Future Tense of Verbs - How to conjugate verbs in the future ...
• Dutch Grammar • Using the simple future
• How to talk about the future in Dutch - Future tense Dutch | Dutch ...

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