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Czech Grammar - Future Tense

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In this lesson, you will learn all about the future tense in Czech grammar. We will explore this tense in more detail and look at the different forms and when to use them. Don't worry; I will make this lesson easy and fun!

What is the future tense in Czech?

The future tense describes an event that will occur later than now. In Czech, the future tense is created through the conjugation of the verb být (to be) and the infinitive of the required verb.

For example, the present tense of the verb hrát (to play) is conjugated as follows:

Singular	Plural
já hraju	my hrajeme	ty hraješ	vy hrajete	on/ona/ono hraje	oni/ony/ona hrají

To form the future tense, you need to conjugate the verb být in the present tense and add the infinitive.

Singular	Plural
já budu hrát	my budeme hrát	ty budeš hrát	vy budete hrát	on/ona/ono bude hrát	oni/ony/ona budou hrát

The Simple Future

This is the most common way to describe a future event. As shown above, it's formed by conjugating the verb být in the present tense and adding the infinitive of the verb.

Example:

• V budoucnu budeme žít na venkově. (In the future, we will live in the countryside.)

The Immediate Future

This tense is also known as the present continuous tense, which expresses that something is going to happen soon, and the speaker knows the event. To construct this form, we use the verb conjugation of "to be" in the present tense (je, jsi, je), followed by the infinitive of the primary verb, ended in "-íme/-ete" or "-í/íš" (depends on which group the verb belongs - if it's a verb of the first conjugation or the second).

Example:

• Já teď jdu nakupovat. (I am going shopping now.)

The Intentional Future

This tense is used to indicate a plan or intention to do something in the future. It is formed with the verbs "chtít" (to want) or "plánovat" (to plan) with a verb in the infinitive.

Example:

• Plánuju vyzkoušet ty nové restaurace. (I plan to try those new restaurants.)

The Conditional Future

The conditional future is the future tense used in conditional sentences. It describes what will happen in the future provided that a particular condition is met. In Czech, There are two types of conditionals, and each has a different tense of the future.

Example:

• Kdybys měl peníze, koupil by si auto. (If you had money, you would buy a car.)

Irregular Verbs

As with any language, there are some irregularities among Czech verbs in the future tense.

Here's a list of common irregular verbs and how they are conjugated in the future tense:

Infinitive	Future Tense
být (to be)	budu, budeš, bude, budeme, budete, budou	chtít (to want)	budu chtít, budeš chtít, bude chtít, budeme chtít, budete chtít, budou chtít	moci (to be able to)	budu moct, budeš moct, bude moct, budeme moct, budete moct, budou moct	muset (to have to)	budu muset, budeš muset, bude muset, budeme muset, budete muset, budou muset	jet (to go by car)	pojedu, pojedeš, pojede, pojedeme, pojedete, pojedou

Examples

Here are some examples to help you understand the different forms of future tense:

Example 1: Simple Future

• Za týden pojedu na dovolenou. (In a week, I will go on holiday.)
• Budete muset přijít brzy. (You will have to come soon.)
• Bude pršet zítra. (It will rain tomorrow.)

Example 2: Immediate Future

• Už brzy pojedeme na výlet. (We will be going on a trip soon.)
• Já teď zpívám. (I am going to sing now.)

Example 3: Intentional Future

• Chci být herečkou. (I want to be an actress.)
• Plánuju studovat medicínu. (I plan to study medicine.)
• Půjdeme společně na oběd? (Shall we go for lunch together?)

Example 4: Conditional Future

• Kdyby měl čas, přijde. (If he has time, he will come.)
• Pokud bude dobré počasí, projdeme se. (If the weather is good, we will go for a walk.)

Dialogue

Here's a dialogue to help you see the future tense in context:

• Person 1: Co budeš dělat o víkendu? (What will you do this weekend?)
• Person 2: Půjdu do kina s kamarády. A co ty? (I will go to the cinema with friends. What about you?)
• Person 1: Také půjdu na večeři s rodinou. (I will also go to dinner with my family.)

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've completed the lesson on the future tense in Czech grammar. Remember, the best way to improve your language skills is by using them. To improve your Czech Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions! Don't be afraid to practice and make mistakes. 😊

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