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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan Samoan] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Samoan. We will look at how to form sentences in the future tense and how to use them in conversation. __TOC__


The future tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. In Samoan, the future tense is formed by adding the particle ''e'' to the end of the verb. For example:  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan Samoan] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will be learning about the future tense in Samoan. The future tense is used to talk about events that will happen in the future.
 
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== Future Tense Markers ==
In Samoan, the future tense is indicated by a specific set of words that are added before the verb. Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| e::fa'apefea || eh-fah-ah-peh-fah-eh || how will it be?
|-
|-
| fa'aaloalo || fa-a-a-lo-a-lo || to greet
| ia ::tofā || yah-toh-faah || will go
|-
|-
| fa'aaloalo'e || fa-a-a-lo-a-lo-e || will greet
| o ::lo'o || oh-loh-oh || will be
|}
|}


In the example above, the verb ''fa'aaloalo'' means "to greet" and the verb ''fa'aaloalo'e'' means "will greet".  
These markers are used before the verb in a sentence to indicate that the action will take place in the future. For example,


The future tense can also be used to talk about events that will happen in the future. For example:  
* Ou te ia ::tofā i le fale. (I will go to the house.)
* O lo'o au ::fa'atūlōfale. (I will be building a house.)
 
It is important to note that in Samoan, there is no difference between "will" and "going to" as in English. Both concepts are conveyed by the future tense marker.
 
== Simple Future Tense ==
The simple future tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. To form the simple future tense in Samoan, use the future tense marker followed by the verb.
 
Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ou te ::inu taeao. || oh-oo teh ee-noo tah-eh-ah-oh || I will drink tomorrow.
|-
|-
| o le taeao || o-le-ta-e-a-o || tomorrow
| Ee ::fa'atau lea i tala. || eh-fah-ah-toh leh-ah ee tah-lah || She will sell stories.
|-
|-
| ou te fa'aaloalo'e || ou-te-fa-a-a-lo-a-lo-e || you will greet
| O le lua ::mata'upu. || oh leh loo-ah mah-tah-oo-poo || They will have two topics.
|}
|}


In the example above, the phrase ''o le taeao'' means "tomorrow" and the phrase ''ou te fa'aaloalo'e'' means "you will greet".  
In Samoan, the subject pronoun is usually optional, as the tense marker already indicates the tense and the subject is usually clear from context.


The future tense can also be used to talk about plans or intentions. For example:  
== Future Continuous Tense ==
The future continuous tense is used to talk about ongoing actions or events that will happen in the future. To form the future continuous tense in Samoan, use the future tense marker followed by the verb with the suffix -na.
 
Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Ou te ::fai-na uma i le fale. || oh-oo teh fah-ee-nah oo-mah ee leh fah-leh || I will be doing everything in the house.
|-
|-
| ou te fiafia || ou-te-fi-a-fi-a || you will be happy
| O lo'o ::fa'atupula'ia-na le fale. || oh loh-oh fah-ah-too-poo-lah-ee-ah-nah leh fah-leh || The house will be being painted.
|}
 
Note that the suffix -na is added to the verb regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural.
 
== Future Perfect Tense ==
The future perfect tense is used to talk about completed actions or events in the future. To form the future perfect tense in Samoan, use the future tense marker followed by the verb with the suffix -mu.
 
Here are some examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Samoan !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ua taumafai lenei ::tusi, ia ou te ::tapu ::mu. || oo-ah tao-mah-fah-ee leh-neh-ee too-see yah oh-oo teh tah-poo moo || I will have finished this writing by then.
|-
|-
| ou te fa'amalosi'e || ou-te-fa-a-ma-lo-si-e || you will try
| O lo'o ::fa'atasi ::mu lea i le fale. || oh loh-oh fah-ah-tah-see moo leh-ah ee leh fah-leh || She will have painted the house.
|}
|}


In the example above, the phrase ''ou te fiafia'' means "you will be happy" and the phrase ''ou te fa'amalosi'e'' means "you will try".  
The suffix -mu indicates that the action will be completed by a certain time in the future.


It is important to note that the future tense is not used to talk about habits or routines. For example, the phrase ''ou te alofa'' (you love) is not used in the future tense. Instead, the phrase ''ou alofa'' (you love) is used.  
== Using the Future Tense in Context ==
To improve your [[Language/Samoan|Samoan]] [[Language/Samoan/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=104 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/samoan/question questions]!


Now that you know how to form sentences in the future tense, let's look at some examples of how to use them in conversation.
Here is a dialogue to illustrate the use of the future tense in context:


If someone asks you what you are going to do tomorrow, you can say ''Ou te fa'aaloalo le tamaiti'' (I will greet the child).
* Person 1: E fia ::savali atu i le taeao? (Do you want to go for a walk tomorrow?)
* Person 2: Ou te ia ::savali. (I will go for a walk.)


If someone asks you if you are going to try something, you can say ''Ou te fa'amalosi'' (I will try).  
== Cultural Information ==
In Samoa, the future is often seen as a mystery, and there are many traditional ways of predicting it. One such way is to consult the to'afa, or the family's traditional healers, who can use a variety of methods, such as reading tea leaves, to see into the future. Another way is to look to the stars or the ocean for signs and omens.


If someone asks you if you are going to be happy, you can say ''Ou te fiafia'' (I will be happy).
== Summary ==
In this lesson, we have learned about the future tense in Samoan, including the future tense markers, simple future tense, future continuous tense, and future perfect tense. We have also seen some examples and a dialogue to illustrate the use of the future tense in context. To improve your Samoan language skills, practice using the future tense in conversation with native speakers. Fafetai tele lava (Thank you very much)! 🤙


Now that you know how to use the future tense in Samoan, it's time to practice! Try making your own sentences in the future tense and see if you can use them in conversation.  
<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. 😎


Good luck and have fun! 🤗
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoan_language Samoan language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoan_grammar Samoan grammar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samoan_culture Samoan culture]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Future_tense Future tense]


<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. 😎


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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Samoan/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]


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Samoan Grammar - Future Tense

Hi Samoan learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning about the future tense in Samoan. The future tense is used to talk about events that will happen in the future.

Future Tense Markers

In Samoan, the future tense is indicated by a specific set of words that are added before the verb. Here are some examples:

Samoan Pronunciation English
e::fa'apefea eh-fah-ah-peh-fah-eh how will it be?
ia ::tofā yah-toh-faah will go
o ::lo'o oh-loh-oh will be

These markers are used before the verb in a sentence to indicate that the action will take place in the future. For example,

  • Ou te ia ::tofā i le fale. (I will go to the house.)
  • O lo'o au ::fa'atūlōfale. (I will be building a house.)

It is important to note that in Samoan, there is no difference between "will" and "going to" as in English. Both concepts are conveyed by the future tense marker.

Simple Future Tense

The simple future tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. To form the simple future tense in Samoan, use the future tense marker followed by the verb.

Here are some examples:

Samoan Pronunciation English
Ou te ::inu taeao. oh-oo teh ee-noo tah-eh-ah-oh I will drink tomorrow.
Ee ::fa'atau lea i tala. eh-fah-ah-toh leh-ah ee tah-lah She will sell stories.
O le lua ::mata'upu. oh leh loo-ah mah-tah-oo-poo They will have two topics.

In Samoan, the subject pronoun is usually optional, as the tense marker already indicates the tense and the subject is usually clear from context.

Future Continuous Tense

The future continuous tense is used to talk about ongoing actions or events that will happen in the future. To form the future continuous tense in Samoan, use the future tense marker followed by the verb with the suffix -na.

Here are some examples:

Samoan Pronunciation English
Ou te ::fai-na uma i le fale. oh-oo teh fah-ee-nah oo-mah ee leh fah-leh I will be doing everything in the house.
O lo'o ::fa'atupula'ia-na le fale. oh loh-oh fah-ah-too-poo-lah-ee-ah-nah leh fah-leh The house will be being painted.

Note that the suffix -na is added to the verb regardless of whether the subject is singular or plural.

Future Perfect Tense

The future perfect tense is used to talk about completed actions or events in the future. To form the future perfect tense in Samoan, use the future tense marker followed by the verb with the suffix -mu.

Here are some examples:

Samoan Pronunciation English
Ua taumafai lenei ::tusi, ia ou te ::tapu ::mu. oo-ah tao-mah-fah-ee leh-neh-ee too-see yah oh-oo teh tah-poo moo I will have finished this writing by then.
O lo'o ::fa'atasi ::mu lea i le fale. oh loh-oh fah-ah-tah-see moo leh-ah ee leh fah-leh She will have painted the house.

The suffix -mu indicates that the action will be completed by a certain time in the future.

Using the Future Tense in Context

To improve your Samoan Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Here is a dialogue to illustrate the use of the future tense in context:

  • Person 1: E fia ::savali atu i le taeao? (Do you want to go for a walk tomorrow?)
  • Person 2: Ou te ia ::savali. (I will go for a walk.)

Cultural Information

In Samoa, the future is often seen as a mystery, and there are many traditional ways of predicting it. One such way is to consult the to'afa, or the family's traditional healers, who can use a variety of methods, such as reading tea leaves, to see into the future. Another way is to look to the stars or the ocean for signs and omens.

Summary

In this lesson, we have learned about the future tense in Samoan, including the future tense markers, simple future tense, future continuous tense, and future perfect tense. We have also seen some examples and a dialogue to illustrate the use of the future tense in context. To improve your Samoan language skills, practice using the future tense in conversation with native speakers. Fafetai tele lava (Thank you very much)! 🤙

➡ 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



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