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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/standard-estonian Standard Estonian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be discussing the future tense in Standard Estonian. We will look at how to form the future tense, as well as some examples of its use. __TOC__


The future tense is used to talk about events that will happen in the future. In Standard Estonian, the future tense is formed by adding the suffix -ma to the verb stem. For example, the verb "to read" (loe) becomes "will read" (loema).
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/standard-estonian Standard Estonian] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will dive into the Standard Estonian future tense. We will learn how to form it, how to use it in sentences, and discover some interesting culture facts regarding Estonian habits and traditions. So, get ready to learn! 😎


== Examples ==
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<span link>With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/Articles|Articles]] & [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]].</span>
== What is the future tense in Estonian? ==
 
The future tense, "tulevikulõpp" in Estonian, refers to actions or events that will happen at a later time than now. It is used to talk about future plans, predictions, or intentions.
 
You can form the future tense in Estonian by adding the specific suffixes to the verb stem. The form of the future tense depends on which verb type the verb belongs to, and whether the verb is in the affirmative or negative form.
 
For Type I verbs, the future tense for affirmative verbs ends in -n, and for negative verbs, it ends in -ma.
 
For Type II verbs, affirmative verbs end in -ma, and negative verbs end in -a.
 
For Type III verbs, affirmative verbs have the same ending as their present tense, and negative verbs end in -ks.
 
Here's a quick overview:
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Verb Type !! Type of Verb !! Affirmative !! Negative
|-
|-
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| I || Lõpetama (to finish) || Lõpetan || LõpetaMA
|-
| ma loen || ma loen || I will read
|-
|-
| sa loed || sa loed || You will read
| I || Kuulama (to listen) || KuulaN || KuulaMA
|-
|-
| ta loeb || ta loeb || He/She will read
| II || Rääkima (to speak) || Räägin || RäägiMA
|-
|-
| me loeme || me loeme || We will read
| II || Elama (to live) || ElaN || ElaMA
|-
|-
| te loete || te loete || You will read
| III || Sööma (to eat) || Söön || SööKS
|-
|-
| nad loevad || nad loevad || They will read
| III || Saama (to get) || Saan || SaaKS
|}
|}


The future tense can also be used to express probability or likelihood. For example, if you are not sure if something will happen, you can use the future tense to express your uncertainty.
Let's see some examples with the verb "tegema" (to do):


== Examples ==
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ma teen tööd. || Ma te-en tööd. || I will work.
|-
| ta võib tulla || ta voib tulla || He/She might come
|-
| ma võin minna || ma voin minna || I might go
|-
| me võime minna || me voime minna || We might go
|-
| sa võid minna || sa void minna || You might go
|-
| te võite minna || te voite minna || You might go
|-
|-
| nad võivad minna || nad voivad minna || They might go
| Ma ei tee tööd. || Ma ei te-e tööd. || I will not work.
|}
|}


The future tense can also be used to express intention. For example, if you plan to do something in the future, you can use the future tense to express your intention.  
In the affirmative form, we add -n to the verb stem "tee-". In the negative form, we add -ma to the stem and put "ei" (not) in front of it.
 
Remember, to be able to form the future tense correctly, it is important to know the verb type of the verb and the correct verb stem.
 
== Culture facts and interesting information ==
 
Estonians are known for being punctual and respecting schedules. Being late is considered very disrespectful, so it's important to plan ahead and be on time.


== Examples ==
Estonians also love their nature and spend a lot of time outside, enjoying the forests, beaches and lakes. One of the biggest traditions during summer is the 'sauna'. Almost every household has a sauna, and it's a common practice to go to the sauna after a long day at work or during weekends as a way to relax and socialize.
{| class="wikitable"
|-
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
|-
| ma lähen || ma lahen || I will go
|-
| sa lähed || sa lahed || You will go
|-
| ta läheb || ta laheb || He/She will go
|-
| me lähme || me lahme || We will go
|-
| te lähte || te lahte || You will go
|-
| nad lähevad || nad lahevad || They will go
|}


Now that you know how to form the future tense in Standard Estonian, it's time to practice! To improve your [[Language/Standard-estonian|Standard Estonian]] [[Language/Standard-estonian/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=38 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/standard-estonian/question questions]!
Now that you have learned how to form the future tense in Estonian and some interesting facts about Estonian culture, it's time to practice! Don’t forget to use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website to find native speakers and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/standard-estonian/question questions]. You can also improve your [[Language/Standard-estonian|Standard Estonian]] [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar|Grammar]] by reading more tutorials and practicing regularly.


<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. 😎
<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. 😎
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estland Estonia]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Estonian_language Estonian language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sauna Sauna]


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==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/Articles|Articles]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]]


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Standard Estonian Grammar - Future Tense

Hi Standard Estonian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will dive into the Standard Estonian future tense. We will learn how to form it, how to use it in sentences, and discover some interesting culture facts regarding Estonian habits and traditions. So, get ready to learn! 😎


With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Articles & Adverbs.

What is the future tense in Estonian?[edit | edit source]

The future tense, "tulevikulõpp" in Estonian, refers to actions or events that will happen at a later time than now. It is used to talk about future plans, predictions, or intentions.

You can form the future tense in Estonian by adding the specific suffixes to the verb stem. The form of the future tense depends on which verb type the verb belongs to, and whether the verb is in the affirmative or negative form.

For Type I verbs, the future tense for affirmative verbs ends in -n, and for negative verbs, it ends in -ma.

For Type II verbs, affirmative verbs end in -ma, and negative verbs end in -a.

For Type III verbs, affirmative verbs have the same ending as their present tense, and negative verbs end in -ks.

Here's a quick overview:

Verb Type Type of Verb Affirmative Negative
I Lõpetama (to finish) Lõpetan LõpetaMA
I Kuulama (to listen) KuulaN KuulaMA
II Rääkima (to speak) Räägin RäägiMA
II Elama (to live) ElaN ElaMA
III Sööma (to eat) Söön SööKS
III Saama (to get) Saan SaaKS

Let's see some examples with the verb "tegema" (to do):

Standard Estonian Pronunciation English
Ma teen tööd. Ma te-en tööd. I will work.
Ma ei tee tööd. Ma ei te-e tööd. I will not work.

In the affirmative form, we add -n to the verb stem "tee-". In the negative form, we add -ma to the stem and put "ei" (not) in front of it.

Remember, to be able to form the future tense correctly, it is important to know the verb type of the verb and the correct verb stem.

Culture facts and interesting information[edit | edit source]

Estonians are known for being punctual and respecting schedules. Being late is considered very disrespectful, so it's important to plan ahead and be on time.

Estonians also love their nature and spend a lot of time outside, enjoying the forests, beaches and lakes. One of the biggest traditions during summer is the 'sauna'. Almost every household has a sauna, and it's a common practice to go to the sauna after a long day at work or during weekends as a way to relax and socialize.

Now that you have learned how to form the future tense in Estonian and some interesting facts about Estonian culture, it's time to practice! Don’t forget to use the Polyglot Club website to find native speakers and ask them any questions. You can also improve your Standard Estonian Grammar by reading more tutorials and practicing regularly.

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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