Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Verbs---Future-Tense

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Introduction

In this lesson, we will explore the future tense verbs in the Ukrainian language. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen after the present moment. By learning how to form and use future tense verbs, you will be able to express your plans, intentions, and predictions in Ukrainian.

We will cover both regular and irregular verbs in the future tense, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how to use this important grammatical structure. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to confidently construct sentences in the future tense and communicate your future actions and intentions in Ukrainian.

Regular Verbs

Regular verbs in Ukrainian follow a predictable pattern when conjugated in the future tense. To form the future tense of regular verbs, you need to add a specific ending to the verb stem. The verb stem is the part of the verb that remains the same throughout its various conjugations.

Let's take a look at the future tense conjugation of the regular verb "говорити" (to speak):

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Я буду говорити	Ya budu hovoryty	I will speak
Ти будеш говорити	Ty budeš hovoryty	You will speak (informal)
Він/Вона/Воно буде говорити	Vin/Vona/Vono bude hovoryty	He/She/It will speak
Ми будемо говорити	My budemo hovoryty	We will speak
Ви будете говорити	Vy budete hovoryty	You will speak (formal/plural)
Вони будуть говорити	Vony budut' hovoryty	They will speak

As you can see from the table above, the future tense of the verb "говорити" is formed by adding the appropriate endings to the verb stem "говор". These endings depend on the subject of the sentence, whether it's "я" (I), "ти" (you), "він/вона/воно" (he/she/it), "ми" (we), "ви" (you plural/formal), or "вони" (they).

The endings for regular verbs in the future tense are as follows:

• Я - буду
• Ти - будеш
• Він/Вона/Воно - буде
• Ми - будемо
• Ви - будете
• Вони - будуть

To conjugate other regular verbs in the future tense, simply remove the infinitive ending (-ти) and add the appropriate future tense endings.

Irregular Verbs

While regular verbs in Ukrainian follow a predictable pattern in the future tense, irregular verbs do not. Irregular verbs have unique conjugation patterns that need to be memorized. In this section, we will explore some common irregular verbs in the future tense and how to conjugate them.

Let's look at the future tense conjugation of the irregular verb "бути" (to be):

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
Я буду	Ya budu	I will be
Ти будеш	Ty budeš	You will be (informal)
Він/Вона/Воно буде	Vin/Vona/Vono bude	He/She/It will be
Ми будемо	My budemo	We will be
Ви будете	Vy budete	You will be (formal/plural)
Вони будуть	Vony budut'	They will be

As you can see from the table above, the verb "бути" has a unique future tense conjugation pattern. It is important to memorize this pattern as it does not follow the regular verb conjugation rules.

Here are some other common irregular verbs in the future tense:

Ukrainian	Pronunciation	English
робити	robyty	to do
мати	maty	to have
йти	yty	to go
знати	znaty	to know
хотіти	hotity	to want

To conjugate irregular verbs in the future tense, you need to memorize their unique conjugation patterns. Practice using these verbs in sentences to familiarize yourself with their usage.

Using the Future Tense

Now that you have learned how to form the future tense in Ukrainian, let's explore some common ways to use it in sentences.

1. Expressing Future Actions: The future tense is most commonly used to talk about actions or events that will happen after the present moment. For example:

- Я буду готувати вечерю. (Ya budu hotuvaty vecheru) - I will cook dinner. - Вона буде вчитися на медсестру. (Vona bude vchytsya na medsestru) - She will study to become a nurse. - Ви будете подорожувати до Франції. (Vy budete podorozhuvaty do Frantsii) - You will travel to France.

2. Making Predictions: The future tense can also be used to make predictions about the future. For example:

- Завтра буде сонячно. (Zavtra bude sonyachno) - It will be sunny tomorrow. - Вони будуть щасливі разом. (Vony budut' shchaslyvi razom) - They will be happy together. - Ти будеш успішним. (Ty budeš uspishnym) - You will be successful.

3. Talking about Plans and Intentions: The future tense is commonly used to talk about plans and intentions for the future. For example:

- Ми будемо відпочивати на морі. (My budemo vidpochyvaty na mori) - We will relax at the seaside. - Я буду вчитися на вчителя. (Ya budu vchytsya na vchytelya) - I will study to become a teacher. - Вона буде робити бізнес. (Vona bude robyty biznes) - She will start a business.

Remember to conjugate the verb in the future tense according to the subject of the sentence. Regular verbs follow a predictable pattern, while irregular verbs have unique conjugation patterns that need to be memorized.

Practice Exercise

Conjugate the following regular verbs in the future tense:

1. грати (to play) 2. писати (to write) 3. читати (to read) 4. співати (to sing) 5. танцювати (to dance)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use future tense verbs in Ukrainian. In this lesson, we covered both regular and irregular verbs in the future tense, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of this important grammatical structure.

By practicing the conjugation of regular and irregular verbs in the future tense and using them in sentences, you will continue to improve your Ukrainian language skills. Keep practicing and exploring the fascinating world of Ukrainian grammar and culture!

Table of Contents - Ukrainian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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The Ukrainian Alphabet and Pronunciation

• The Alphabet
• Pronunciation Rules

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Gender

• Nouns and Their Gender
• Plural Nouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationships

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Pronouns and Possessives

• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Food and Dining

• Common Foods
• Eating Out

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjectives
• Adverbs

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Hobbies and Leisure

• Hobbies
• Leisure Activities

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Ukrainian Traditions and Holidays

• Traditions
• Holidays

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Prepositions
• Conjunctions

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Shopping and Services

• Shopping Vocabulary
• Services Vocabulary

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Ukrainian Cuisine

• Traditional Dishes
• Eating Habits

Sources

• Future tense in Ukrainian - Майбутній час - Ukrainian Lessons
• When to use different forms of the future tense? — Ukrainian Grammar

Other Lessons

• Verbs Past Tense
• Adverbs of time, place, intention and cause
• Plural
• Past imperfective Tense
• Nouns
• Possessive pronouns
• Verb to like
• Adjectives and Adverbs
• Future Tense