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<div class="pg_page_title">Swahili (individual language) Grammar - Future Tense</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Swahili (individual language) Grammar - Future Tense</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/swahili-individual-language Swahili (individual language)] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Swahili (individual language). We will look at how to form the future tense, as well as some examples of how it is used. Let's get started! __TOC__


==Forming the Future Tense==
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/swahili-individual-language Swahili (individual language)] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will explore the future tense in Swahili (individual language) grammar. The future tense is used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future.  
The future tense in Swahili (individual language) is formed by adding the suffix -ta to the verb stem. For example, the verb ku-ona (to see) becomes ku-on-ta (will see).  


===Verb Stems===
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In order to form the future tense, you must first know the verb stem. The verb stem is the part of the verb that remains after removing the prefix. For example, the verb stem of ku-ona (to see) is on-.


===Irregular Verbs===
There are some irregular verbs in Swahili (individual language). These verbs do not follow the same rules as regular verbs. For example, the verb ku-fanya (to do) becomes ku-ta-fanya (will do).


==Examples==
<span link>Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/Conditional-Clauses|Conditional Clauses]] & [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/Proverbs|Proverbs]].</span>
Here are some examples of the future tense in action:
== Conjugating the Future Tense ==
To form the future tense in Swahili (individual language), the verb stem is used with the prefix "ta-" added to it.


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Swahili (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Swahili (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Kutoka || ku-to-ka || To leave
|}
 
To form the future tense of the verb "kutoka" (to leave), we will add the prefix "ta-" to it.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Swahili (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Nitatoka || ni-ta-to-ka || I will leave
|-
| Utatoka || u-ta-to-ka || You will leave
|-
|-
| nita-ona || ni-ta-o-na || I will see
| Atatoka || a-ta-to-ka || He/She will leave
|-
|-
| wata-fanya || wa-ta-fa-nya || They will do
| Tutatoka || tu-ta-to-ka || We will leave
|-
|-
| sisi-kula || si-si-ku-la || We will eat
| Mtatoka || m-ta-to-ka || You (pl.) will leave
|-
|-
| yeye-enda || ye-ye-en-da || He will go
| Watatoka || wa-ta-to-ka || They will leave
|}
|}


As you can see, the future tense is formed by adding the suffix -ta to the verb stem.  
Notice that the future tense prefix "ta-" is added to the verb stem and the subject infix (the part of the verb that shows who is doing the action) is added after it.  
 
Here's another example:


==Conclusion==
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In this lesson, we have learned about the future tense in Swahili (individual language). We have looked at how to form the future tense, as well as some examples of how it is used. To improve your [[Language/Swahili-individual-language|Swahili (individual language)]] [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=121 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/swahili-individual-language/question questions]!
! Swahili (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Kula || ku-la || To eat
|}


<hr>➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
To form the future tense of the verb "kula" (to eat), we will add the prefix "ta-" to it.
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Swahili (individual language) !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Nitakula || ni-ta-ku-la || I will eat
|-
| Utakula || u-ta-ku-la || You will eat
|-
| Atakula || a-ta-ku-la || He/She will eat
|-
| Tutakula || tu-ta-ku-la || We will eat
|-
| Mtakula || m-ta-ku-la || You (pl.) will eat
|-
| Watakula || wa-ta-ku-la || They will eat
|}
 
Remember that the future tense is used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future.
 
== Examples in Context ==
 
To see the future tense in action, here's a dialogue between two people planning their weekend:
 
* Person 1: Utakwenda wapi wikendi hii? (Where will you go this weekend?)
* Person 2: Nitaenda pwani. (I will go to the coast.)
 
Here's another example:
 
* Person 1: Tutacheza mpira siku ya Jumamosi. (We will play soccer on Saturday.)
* Person 2: Sijui kama nitakuja. (I don't know if I will come.)
 
As you can see, the future tense is essential in everyday communication.
 
== Interesting Facts ==
Did you know that Swahili (individual language) is spoken by over 150 million people worldwide and is the lingua franca of East Africa? Swahili (individual language) has its roots in the Bantu language family and has borrowed words from Arabic, Portuguese, and English over the years. Learning Swahili (individual language) not only allows you to communicate with people from different parts of Africa but also opens up opportunities to engage with the rich culture and history of the Swahili people.
 
== Practice Makes Perfect ==
To improve your Swahili (individual language) Grammar, you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=121 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/swahili-individual-language/question questions]!
 
You can also visit our [[Language/Swahili-individual-language|Swahili (individual language)]] [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar|Grammar]] page to review other grammar topics.
 
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swahili_language Swahili language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bantu_languages Bantu languages]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/East_Africa East Africa]


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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]


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Swahili (individual language) Grammar - Future Tense

Hi Swahili (individual language) learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will explore the future tense in Swahili (individual language) grammar. The future tense is used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future.


Take a moment to explore these relevant pages as you conclude this lesson: Conditional Clauses & Proverbs.

Conjugating the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

To form the future tense in Swahili (individual language), the verb stem is used with the prefix "ta-" added to it.

Swahili (individual language) Pronunciation English
Kutoka ku-to-ka To leave

To form the future tense of the verb "kutoka" (to leave), we will add the prefix "ta-" to it.

Swahili (individual language) Pronunciation English
Nitatoka ni-ta-to-ka I will leave
Utatoka u-ta-to-ka You will leave
Atatoka a-ta-to-ka He/She will leave
Tutatoka tu-ta-to-ka We will leave
Mtatoka m-ta-to-ka You (pl.) will leave
Watatoka wa-ta-to-ka They will leave

Notice that the future tense prefix "ta-" is added to the verb stem and the subject infix (the part of the verb that shows who is doing the action) is added after it.

Here's another example:

Swahili (individual language) Pronunciation English
Kula ku-la To eat

To form the future tense of the verb "kula" (to eat), we will add the prefix "ta-" to it.

Swahili (individual language) Pronunciation English
Nitakula ni-ta-ku-la I will eat
Utakula u-ta-ku-la You will eat
Atakula a-ta-ku-la He/She will eat
Tutakula tu-ta-ku-la We will eat
Mtakula m-ta-ku-la You (pl.) will eat
Watakula wa-ta-ku-la They will eat

Remember that the future tense is used to describe actions or events that will happen in the future.

Examples in Context[edit | edit source]

To see the future tense in action, here's a dialogue between two people planning their weekend:

  • Person 1: Utakwenda wapi wikendi hii? (Where will you go this weekend?)
  • Person 2: Nitaenda pwani. (I will go to the coast.)

Here's another example:

  • Person 1: Tutacheza mpira siku ya Jumamosi. (We will play soccer on Saturday.)
  • Person 2: Sijui kama nitakuja. (I don't know if I will come.)

As you can see, the future tense is essential in everyday communication.

Interesting Facts[edit | edit source]

Did you know that Swahili (individual language) is spoken by over 150 million people worldwide and is the lingua franca of East Africa? Swahili (individual language) has its roots in the Bantu language family and has borrowed words from Arabic, Portuguese, and English over the years. Learning Swahili (individual language) not only allows you to communicate with people from different parts of Africa but also opens up opportunities to engage with the rich culture and history of the Swahili people.

Practice Makes Perfect[edit | edit source]

To improve your Swahili (individual language) Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

You can also visit our Swahili (individual language) Grammar page to review other grammar topics.

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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