Language/Tigrinya/Grammar/Future-Tense
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In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Tigrinya. Understanding how to use this tense is crucial in speaking and understanding the language. This lesson is intended for intermediate learners.
Introduction[edit | edit source]
The future tense in Tigrinya is used to describe actions that will happen in the future. In Tigrinya, the future tense is formed using the particle "α₯α" (ewu) followed by the present tense verb. Unlike some languages, Tigrinya does not have a separate conjugation for future tense.
In this lesson, we will see examples of the usage of future tense in different contexts. We will also learn about the cultural usage of Tigrinya in different regions of Eritrea and Ethiopia.
Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: How to Use Have & Adjectives.
Formation[edit | edit source]
To form the future tense in Tigrinya, we use the particle "α₯α" (ewu) followed by the present tense verb. Let's see some examples:
| Tigrinya | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| α£ααα½ α£α₯ α¨α°α | amelak ab ktama | I will go to the market |
| α αα°αα | aydelem | I will tell you |
| α΅ααα α₯α«α°α | trgum yadege | Tomorrow he will come |
| α£αα αα α₯ααα¨α α₯αα°αΎα | alben ynrey entekene | If he finishes, he will call me |
In Tigrinya, the word "α₯α" (ewu) cannot be omitted when we are using the future tense.
Dialogue: Using Future Tense[edit | edit source]
Here's a dialogue to help you practice the future tense in Tigrinya:
- Person 1: ααα₯α α₯α α£α₯ ααα αα΅α¨α¨α ααα α α₯α©? (knblo ewu ab mngu mskaerem yigbere eyu?) (Would you like to come with me to the market next Saturday?)
- Person 2: αα΅α α£αα¨α£α α₯αα°ααα₯α (fthi aykaal entezyebelu) (Sorry, I can't come)
Cultural Usage[edit | edit source]
Tigrinya is spoken by Tigray-Tigrinya people in Eritrea and Ethiopia. It is the most widely spoken language in Eritrea and the third most spoken language in Ethiopia. The Tigrinya-speaking people are proud of their heritage and culture.
In Eritrea, the Tigrinya language plays an essential role in everyday communication in social, economic, and political spheres. Tigrinya is the dominant language, spoken by around 50% of the population. Eritreans use Tigrinya greetings to show politeness and respect when communicating with others.
In Ethiopia, Tigrinya is spoken by the Tigrayan people who are concentrated in the northern part of Ethiopia. The Tigrayan people have a rich and ancient history dating back to the Kingdom of Axum. The Tigrinya language has been used as a means of cultural preservation and identity for the Tigrayan people.
Examples[edit | edit source]
Here are some examples of sentences in Tigrinya using the future tense:
- α₯α© α αα α₯α α₯ α₯α ααααΊ α₯α© (eyu baela tibeb ewu mgllesi eyu) (You will know the truth)
- ααα₯α¨ ααα α₯α α°α αͺ ααα© (nftre erq ewu tetri nyru) (Love will conquer everything)
- α£α₯α ααα α₯α α£α₯ αααα α£αα αααα (abzi elama ewu ab gllgll awgi fllly) (In this world, laughter will always be the medicine)
Practice[edit | edit source]
To improve your Tigrinya grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Sources[edit | edit source]
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