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Welcome, dear students! Today, we embark on an exciting journey into the realm of Serbian verbs, specifically focusing on the future tense. Understanding how to express future actions is essential for effective communication in any language. In Serbian, the future tense allows you to make promises, predictions, and plans, which are fundamental aspects of social interaction.

In this lesson, we will:

Explore the structure of the future tense in Serbian.

Discuss the difference between perfective and imperfective aspects of verbs.

Provide plenty of examples to illustrate how to conjugate verbs in the future tense.

Engage in exercises to solidify your understanding.

By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to use the future tense confidently in various contexts. So, let’s dive in!

Understanding Future Tense in Serbian[edit | edit source]

The future tense in Serbian is used to talk about actions that will happen later. It's a way to express intentions, plans, or predictions. Understanding how to form the future tense is crucial for any beginner in Serbian.

Structure of the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

In Serbian, the future tense can be formed using:

1. Perfective Verbs - These verbs indicate completed actions.

2. Imperfective Verbs - These verbs indicate ongoing or habitual actions.

While the perfective aspect is used to describe actions that will be completed in the future, the imperfective aspect is used for actions that are not necessarily completed.

Perfective Verbs[edit | edit source]

To form the future tense with perfective verbs, you generally use the verb's root, followed by the appropriate conjugation endings.

Imperfective Verbs[edit | edit source]

For imperfective verbs, the future tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "biti" (to be) in the future tense, combined with the infinitive form of the main verb.

Examples of Future Tense Conjugation[edit | edit source]

Let's take a look at some examples to illustrate how to conjugate verbs in the future tense.

Perfective Verb Examples[edit | edit source]

Here are some perfective verbs conjugated in the future tense:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
napisati	nɑˈpisa.ti	to write (perfective)
ja ću napisati	ja ʧu nɑˈpisa.ti	I will write
ti ćeš napisati	ti ʧeʃ nɑˈpisa.ti	you will write
on/ona/ono će napisati	on/ɔna/ɔno ʧe nɑˈpisa.ti	he/she/it will write
mi ćemo napisati	mi ˈtʃe.mɔ nɑˈpisa.ti	we will write
vi ćete napisati	vi ˈtʃe.tɛ nɑˈpisa.ti	you (plural) will write
oni/one/ona će napisati	ɔni/ɔne/ɔna ʧe nɑˈpisa.ti	they will write

Imperfective Verb Examples[edit | edit source]

Here are some imperfective verbs conjugated in the future tense:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
pisati	ˈpisa.ti	to write (imperfective)
ja ću pisati	ja ʧu ˈpisa.ti	I will be writing
ti ćeš pisati	ti ʧeʃ ˈpisa.ti	you will be writing
on/ona/ono će pisati	on/ɔna/ɔno ʧe ˈpisa.ti	he/she/it will be writing
mi ćemo pisati	mi ˈtʃe.mɔ ˈpisa.ti	we will be writing
vi ćete pisati	vi ˈtʃe.tɛ ˈpisa.ti	you (plural) will be writing
oni/one/ona će pisati	ɔni/ɔne/ɔna ʧe ˈpisa.ti	they will be writing

Key Points to Remember[edit | edit source]

The perfective aspect is used for actions that will be completed.

The imperfective aspect is used for ongoing actions in the future.

Conjugation endings change based on the subject pronoun.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to practice what you’ve learned about the future tense in Serbian.

Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the sentences with the correct form of the future tense for the verb "čitati" (to read).

1. Ja _____ (čitati) knjigu sutra.

2. Ti _____ (čitati) članak kasnije.

3. Oni _____ (čitati) novine večeras.

Exercise 2: Conjugate the Verbs[edit | edit source]

Conjugate the following verbs in the future tense for all the subject pronouns.

1. ići (to go)

2. raditi (to work)

3. igrati (to play)

Exercise 3: Translate to Serbian[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Serbian using the future tense.

1. I will travel to Serbia next year.

2. They will watch a movie tomorrow.

Exercise 4: Identify the Aspect[edit | edit source]

Identify whether the following verbs are perfective or imperfective.

1. napraviti (to make)

2. praviti (to make)

Exercise 5: Fill in the Table[edit | edit source]

Fill in the following table with the correct future tense forms of the verb "videti" (to see).

Subject Pronoun	Future Tense (Perfective)	Future Tense (Imperfective)
Ja	_____	_____
Ti	_____	_____
On/ona/ono	_____	_____
Mi	_____	_____
Vi	_____	_____
Oni/one/ona	_____	_____

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Let’s review the answers to the exercises and discuss any common mistakes.

Solutions to Exercise 1[edit | edit source]

1. Ja ću čitati knjigu sutra.

2. Ti ćeš čitati članak kasnije.

3. Oni će čitati novine večeras.

Solutions to Exercise 2[edit | edit source]

1. ići

Ja ću ići

Ti ćeš ići

On/ona/ono će ići

Mi ćemo ići

Vi ćete ići

Oni/one/ona će ići

2. raditi

Ja ću raditi

Ti ćeš raditi

On/ona/ono će raditi

Mi ćemo raditi

Vi ćete raditi

Oni/one/ona će raditi

3. igrati

Ja ću igrati

Ti ćeš igrati

On/ona/ono će igrati

Mi ćemo igrati

Vi ćete igrati

Oni/one/ona će igrati

Solutions to Exercise 3[edit | edit source]

1. Ja ću putovati u Srbiju sledeće godine.

2. Oni će gledati film sutra.

Solutions to Exercise 4[edit | edit source]

1. napraviti - Perfective

2. praviti - Imperfective

Solutions to Exercise 5[edit | edit source]

Subject Pronoun	Future Tense (Perfective)	Future Tense (Imperfective)
Ja	ću videti	ću videti
Ti	ćeš videti	ćeš videti
On/ona/ono	će videti	će videti
Mi	ćemo videti	ćemo videti
Vi	ćete videti	ćete videti
Oni/one/ona	će videti	će videti

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You've just taken a significant step in mastering the future tense in Serbian. Understanding how to convey future actions will empower you to engage in meaningful conversations and share your plans and dreams.

Keep practicing by forming sentences, and make sure to listen for the future tense in conversations. The more you use it, the more natural it will become!

Table of Contents - Serbian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Serbian Grammar

Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary

Introduction to Serbian Culture

Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns

Shopping

Sports and Recreation

Adjectives: Declension

Jobs and Professions

Literature and Poetry

Verbs: Conditional

Entertainment and Media

Art and Artists

Videos[edit | edit source]

Serbian Verbs for Beginners | Present, Future and Past Tense ...[edit | edit source]

Serbian Lesson 24 - 100 most common Serbian verbs Learn ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome, dear students! Today, we embark on an exciting journey into the realm of '''Serbian verbs''', specifically focusing on the '''future tense'''. Understanding how to express future actions is essential for effective communication in any language. In Serbian, the future tense allows you to make promises, predictions, and plans, which are fundamental aspects of social interaction.
-<div class="pg_page_title">Serbian Grammar → Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns → Verbs: Future Tense</div>
+In this lesson, we will:
+* Explore the structure of the future tense in Serbian.
+* Discuss the difference between perfective and imperfective aspects of verbs.
+* Provide plenty of examples to illustrate how to conjugate verbs in the future tense.
+* Engage in exercises to solidify your understanding.
+By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid grasp of how to use the future tense confidently in various contexts. So, let’s dive in!
 __TOC__
-As a Serbian language teacher who has been teaching for 20 years, I'm excited to continue with our beginner course and introduce you to the future tense in Serbian verbs. Learning the future tense is a crucial part of mastering the language, as it will allow you to talk about things that haven't happened yet. In this lesson, we'll explore how to form the future tense and when to use it. So, let's dive in!
+=== Understanding Future Tense in Serbian ===
+The future tense in Serbian is used to talk about actions that will happen later. It's a way to express intentions, plans, or predictions. Understanding how to form the future tense is crucial for any beginner in Serbian.
+=== Structure of the Future Tense ===
+In Serbian, the future tense can be formed using:
+. '''Perfective Verbs''' - These verbs indicate completed actions.
+. '''Imperfective Verbs''' - These verbs indicate ongoing or habitual actions.
+While the perfective aspect is used to describe actions that will be completed in the future, the imperfective aspect is used for actions that are not necessarily completed.
-== The Future Tense in Serbian ==
+==== Perfective Verbs ====
-In Serbian, the future tense is used to talk about future actions. To form the future tense in Serbian, we use the auxiliary verb "će" (pronounced 'cheh') meaning "will" followed by the main verb in the infinitive form.
+To form the future tense with perfective verbs, you generally use the verb's root, followed by the appropriate conjugation endings.
-Here is an example:
+==== Imperfective Verbs ====
+For imperfective verbs, the future tense is formed by using the auxiliary verb "biti" (to be) in the future tense, combined with the infinitive form of the main verb.
+=== Examples of Future Tense Conjugation ===
+Let's take a look at some examples to illustrate how to conjugate verbs in the future tense.
+==== Perfective Verb Examples ====
+Here are some perfective verbs conjugated in the future tense:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Ја ћу писати || ya chuu pee-sa-tee || I will write
+| napisati  || nɑˈpisa.ti || to write (perfective)
 |-
-| Ти ћеш читати || tee chesh chee-ta-tee || You will read
+| ja ću napisati  || ja ʧu nɑˈpisa.ti || I will write
 |-
-| Он ће говорити || on cheh go-vo-ree-tee || He will speak
+| ti ćeš napisati  || ti ʧeʃ nɑˈpisa.ti || you will write
 |-
-| Она ће пети || o-na cheh peh-tee || She will sing
+| on/ona/ono će napisati  || on/ɔna/ɔno ʧe nɑˈpisa.ti || he/she/it will write
+|-
+| mi ćemo napisati  || mi ˈtʃe.mɔ nɑˈpisa.ti || we will write
+|-
+| vi ćete napisati  || vi ˈtʃe.tɛ nɑˈpisa.ti || you (plural) will write
+|-
+| oni/one/ona će napisati  || ɔni/ɔne/ɔna ʧe nɑˈpisa.ti || they will write
 |}
-It's important to note that the auxiliary verb "će" changes depending on the subject of the sentence:
+==== Imperfective Verb Examples ====
+Here are some imperfective verbs conjugated in the future tense:
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| pisati  || ˈpisa.ti || to write (imperfective)
+|-
+| ja ću pisati  || ja ʧu ˈpisa.ti || I will be writing
+|-
+| ti ćeš pisati  || ti ʧeʃ ˈpisa.ti || you will be writing
+|-
+| on/ona/ono će pisati  || on/ɔna/ɔno ʧe ˈpisa.ti || he/she/it will be writing
+|-
+| mi ćemo pisati  || mi ˈtʃe.mɔ ˈpisa.ti || we will be writing
+|-
+| vi ćete pisati  || vi ˈtʃe.tɛ ˈpisa.ti || you (plural) will be writing
+|-
+| oni/one/ona će pisati  || ɔni/ɔne/ɔna ʧe ˈpisa.ti || they will be writing
+|}
+=== Key Points to Remember ===
+* The perfective aspect is used for actions that will be completed.
+* The imperfective aspect is used for ongoing actions in the future.
+* Conjugation endings change based on the subject pronoun.
+=== Exercises ===
+Now it’s time to put your knowledge to the test! Below are some exercises designed to practice what you’ve learned about the future tense in Serbian.
+==== Exercise 1: Fill in the Blanks ====
+Complete the sentences with the correct form of the future tense for the verb "čitati" (to read).
+. Ja _____ (čitati) knjigu sutra.
+. Ti _____ (čitati) članak kasnije.
+. Oni _____ (čitati) novine večeras.
+==== Exercise 2: Conjugate the Verbs ====
+Conjugate the following verbs in the future tense for all the subject pronouns.
+. '''ići''' (to go)
+. '''raditi''' (to work)
+. '''igrati''' (to play)
+==== Exercise 3: Translate to Serbian ====
+Translate the following sentences into Serbian using the future tense.
+. I will travel to Serbia next year.
+. They will watch a movie tomorrow.
+==== Exercise 4: Identify the Aspect ====
+Identify whether the following verbs are perfective or imperfective.
+. napraviti (to make)
+. praviti (to make)
+==== Exercise 5: Fill in the Table ====
+Fill in the following table with the correct future tense forms of the verb "videti" (to see).
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Person !! Auxiliary Verb
+! Subject Pronoun !! Future Tense (Perfective) !! Future Tense (Imperfective)
 |-
-| Ја || ћу
+| Ja || _____ || _____
 |-
-| Ти || ћеш
+| Ti || _____ || _____
 |-
-| Он / Она / Оно || ће
+| On/ona/ono || _____ || _____
 |-
-| Ми || ћемо
+| Mi || _____ || _____
 |-
-| Ви || ћете
+| Vi || _____ || _____
 |-
-| Они / Оне / Она || ће
+| Oni/one/ona || _____ || _____
 |}
-This table shows us how to adjust the auxiliary verb "će" to correspond with the subject of the sentence. We'll examine this further in the following paragraphs.
+=== Solutions and Explanations ===
-== How to Use the Future Tense in Serbian ==
+Let’s review the answers to the exercises and discuss any common mistakes.
-The future tense in Serbian is used to talk about events that will happen in the future. In other words, it's used to express actions that haven't taken place yet. You can use the future tense in various ways, including:
+==== Solutions to Exercise 1 ====
-. To talk about future events:
+. Ja ću čitati knjigu sutra.
-* Сутра ћу путовати за Београд. (Sutra ću putovati za Beograd.) - Tomorrow I will travel to Belgrade.
+. Ti ćeš čitati članak kasnije.
-* Ово лето ћу провести на мору. (Ovo leto ću provesti na moru.) - This summer I will spend at the seaside.
-. To make predictions:
+. Oni će čitati novine večeras.
-* Данас ће бити топло. (Danas će biti toplo.) - Today it will be warm.
+==== Solutions to Exercise 2 ====
-* Мислим да ће добити проверу. (Mislim da će dobiti proveru.) - I think he/she will pass the test.
-. To express willingness or intention:
+. '''ići'''
-* Желим да учим српски језик. Следећи месец ћу почети. (Želim da učim srpski jezik. Sledeći mesec ću početi.) - I want to learn Serbian. Next month I will start.
+* Ja ću ići
-* Хоћу да га видим. (Hoću da ga vidim.) - I want to see him.
-== Irregular Verbs in the Future Tense ==
+* Ti ćeš ići
-The good news is that the future tense is quite straightforward in Serbian. However, there are some irregular verbs that you'll need to memorize. These verbs don't follow the traditional rule of adding "će" to the infinitive form of the verb, such as "ići" (to go), "hteti" (to want), "moći" (can), "znati" (to know) and "dopasti" (to like). Here are some examples:
+* On/ona/ono će ići
-* Ићи - ићу (ići - ću) - I will go
+* Mi ćemo ići
-* Хтети - хоћу (hteti - hoću) - I will want
-* Моћи - моћи ћу (moći - moći ću) - I will be able to
-* Знати - знаћу (znati - znaću) - I will know
-* Допасти - допаћу (dopasti - dopaću) - I will like
-Keep in mind that with irregular verbs, the auxiliary verb "će" changes to match the first letter of the verb in the infinitive form. For example, with the verb "hteti," the "će" changes to "hoću" because "h" is the first letter of the verb.
+* Vi ćete ići
-== Conclusion ==
+* Oni/one/ona će ići
-Congratulations, you've made it to the end of the lesson! In this lesson, we've covered the future tense in Serbian verbs, including how to form it, how to use it, and some irregular verbs that you'll need to memorize. By mastering the future tense, you'll be able to express future actions, talk about your intentions, and make predictions in Serbian.
+. '''raditi'''
-Remember, practice makes perfect! As with any new language concept, the more you practice, the more comfortable you'll become. Срећно! (Srećno!) - Good luck!
+* Ja ću raditi
-== Sources ==
+* Ti ćeš raditi
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbian_grammar Serbian grammar]
-* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbian_verbs Serbian verbs]
+* On/ona/ono će raditi
+* Mi ćemo raditi
+* Vi ćete raditi
+* Oni/one/ona će raditi
+. '''igrati'''
+* Ja ću igrati
+* Ti ćeš igrati
+* On/ona/ono će igrati
+* Mi ćemo igrati
+* Vi ćete igrati
+* Oni/one/ona će igrati
+==== Solutions to Exercise 3 ====
+. Ja ću putovati u Srbiju sledeće godine.
+. Oni će gledati film sutra.
+==== Solutions to Exercise 4 ====
+. napraviti - Perfective
+. praviti - Imperfective
+==== Solutions to Exercise 5 ====
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Subject Pronoun !! Future Tense (Perfective) !! Future Tense (Imperfective)
+|-
+| Ja || ću videti || ću videti
+|-
+| Ti || ćeš videti || ćeš videti
+|-
+| On/ona/ono || će videti || će videti
+|-
+| Mi || ćemo videti || ćemo videti
+|-
+| Vi || ćete videti || ćete videti
+|-
+| Oni/one/ona || će videti || će videti
+|}
+=== Conclusion ===
+Congratulations! You've just taken a significant step in mastering the future tense in Serbian. Understanding how to convey future actions will empower you to engage in meaningful conversations and share your plans and dreams.
+Keep practicing by forming sentences, and make sure to listen for the future tense in conversations. The more you use it, the more natural it will become!
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+==Videos==
+===Serbian Verbs for Beginners | Present, Future and Past Tense ...===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7HwtD2T5Sp4</youtube>
+===Serbian Lesson 24 - 100 most common Serbian verbs Learn ...===
+<youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVPI8qxTkkY</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://serbonika.com/blog/serbian-language/future-tense-in-serbian-and-croatian/ All Shapes of the Future Tense in Serbian and Croatian Language ...]
+* [https://belgradelanguageschool.com/the-future-tense-in-serbian-easily-explained/ The Future Tense In Serbian: Easily Explained | Belgrade Language ...]
+* [http://www.studyserbian.com/proba/grammar/werb_tense_pdf/serbian-future-tense.pdf THE SERBIAN FUTURE TENSE (BUDUĆE VREME)]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
+* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
+* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
+* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
+* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Present-Tense|Present Tense]]
+* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Verbs:-Past-Tense|Verbs: Past Tense]]
+* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Verbs:-Present-Tense|Verbs: Present Tense]]
+* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
+* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Imperative-Tense|Imperative Tense]]
+* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Serbian|Indefinite Articles in Serbian]]
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