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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish Irish] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Irish. We will look at how to form the future tense, as well as some examples of how it is used. __TOC__


The future tense in Irish is formed by adding the particle ''go'' to the verb stem. This particle is usually followed by the verbal noun ending ''-faidh''. For example, the future tense of the verb ''téigh'' (to go) is ''gofaidh''.
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/irish Irish] learners! 😊


The future tense can be used to express a variety of meanings, including:
In this lesson, we will be discussing the future tense in the Irish language. The future tense is used to describe an action that will take place in the future. It is an important aspect of the language, and mastering it will help you to express yourself more fluently.
* Making predictions about the future
* Expressing intentions
* Expressing willingness or unwillingness


Here are some examples of how the future tense is used:  
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== Formation of the Future Tense ==
 
In Irish, the future tense is formed by adding a particle to the present tense of the verb. There are two particles that are used to form the future tense: "ró-" and "faidh-".
 
The "ró-" particle is used for most verbs and is added after the present tense of the verb. For example, to say "I will speak", you would take the present tense of the verb "labhair" (meaning "I speak") and add the "ró" particle to it to make "labhróidh mé".
 
The "faidh-" particle is used for verbs that end in a broad consonant. To use this particle, remove the final consonant of the present tense and add "faidh-" to the word. For example, to say "I will see", you would take the present tense of the verb "feic" (meaning "I see") and remove the final "c", then add "faidh-" to make "feicfidh mé".
 
Below is a table with examples of the formation of the future tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| labhróidh mé || lah-roh-hee may || I will speak
|-
|-
| Beidh mé ag obair || bay meh egg o-bir || I will be working
| scríobhfaidh tú || shkreev-hee too || You will write
|-
| beidh sé ag rith || bay shay egg rih || He will run
|-
| ólfaidh siad || ohl-hee shee-ud || They will drink
|}
 
== Future Tense Irregular Verbs ==
 
As with any language, there are some verbs in Irish that do not follow the standard rules of the future tense. These verbs are irregular and must be memorized on their own. Here are a few examples:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Irish !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Ní bheidh ag dul || nee bay meh egg dool || I won't be going
| cloisfidh mé || klish-fee may || I will hear
|-
|-
| Beidh sé ag caint || bay shay egg kint || He will be talking
| bainfidh tú || ban-hee too || You will get
|-
|-  
| Ní bheidh sí ag éisteacht || nee bay shee egg ay-shtokht || She won't be listening
| faighidh sé || fy-hee shay || He will receive
|-
|-  
| Beidh siad ag imirt || bay sheed egg im-irt || They will be playing
| déanfaidh siad || dayn-hee shee-ud || They will do/make
|-
| Ní bheidh sibh ag caint || nee bay shiv egg kint || You won't be talking
|}
|}


It is important to note that the future tense is not used to express habitual actions. For example, the sentence ''Beidh ag léamh gach lá'' (I will be reading every day) is incorrect. Instead, the present tense should be used: ''Tá ag léamh gach lá'' (I am reading every day).
== Using the Future Tense ==
 
The future tense is commonly used in conversation to discuss future plans or actions, and to make predictions. Here are a few examples:
 
* Person 1: An dtiocfaidh tú amach le linn na hoíche? (Will you come out tonight?)
* Person 2: Tiocfaidh amach le linn na hoíche. (I will come out tonight.)
 
* Person 1: Cad a dhéanfaidh tú amárach? (What will you do tomorrow?)
* Person 2: Déanfaidh siopadóireacht. (I will go shopping.)


The future tense can also be used to express a wish or hope for something to happen in the future. For example, the sentence ''Go mbeidh sé ag teacht'' (I hope he will come) expresses a wish for someone to come in the future.  
* Person 1: An dtiocfaidh an aimsir chun cinn amárach? (Will the weather improve tomorrow?)
* Person 2: Cloisfidh mé an nuacht maidin amárach agus feicfidh mé ansin. (I will hear the news tomorrow morning and see then.)


Finally, the future tense can also be used to express a command or request. For example, the sentence ''Gofaidh tú an leabhar a léamh'' (You will read the book) expresses a command or request for someone to read a book.  
As you can see, the future tense is used in a variety of situations, and it's important to practice using it to become more comfortable with the language.


In conclusion, the future tense in Irish is used to express a variety of meanings, including predictions, intentions, willingness, and commands. It is important to note that the future tense is not used to express habitual actions.  
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== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_verbs Irish verbs]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_grammar Irish grammar]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_language Irish language]


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===How to use the FUTURE TENSE in IRISH - YouTube===
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==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Irish-Modal-Verbs-(need,-want,-must,-can)|Irish Modal Verbs (need, want, must, can)]]
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Personal-pronouns|Personal pronouns]]
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Imperative-Mood|Imperative Mood]]
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Irish-Prepositional-Pronouns|Irish Prepositional Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Irish/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]


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Irish Grammar - Future Tense

Hi Irish learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will be discussing the future tense in the Irish language. The future tense is used to describe an action that will take place in the future. It is an important aspect of the language, and mastering it will help you to express yourself more fluently.

Formation of the Future Tense

In Irish, the future tense is formed by adding a particle to the present tense of the verb. There are two particles that are used to form the future tense: "ró-" and "faidh-".

The "ró-" particle is used for most verbs and is added after the present tense of the verb. For example, to say "I will speak", you would take the present tense of the verb "labhair" (meaning "I speak") and add the "ró" particle to it to make "labhróidh mé".

The "faidh-" particle is used for verbs that end in a broad consonant. To use this particle, remove the final consonant of the present tense and add "faidh-" to the word. For example, to say "I will see", you would take the present tense of the verb "feic" (meaning "I see") and remove the final "c", then add "faidh-" to make "feicfidh mé".

Below is a table with examples of the formation of the future tense:

Irish Pronunciation English
labhróidh mé lah-roh-hee may I will speak
scríobhfaidh tú shkreev-hee too You will write
beidh sé ag rith bay shay egg rih He will run
ólfaidh siad ohl-hee shee-ud They will drink

Future Tense Irregular Verbs

As with any language, there are some verbs in Irish that do not follow the standard rules of the future tense. These verbs are irregular and must be memorized on their own. Here are a few examples:

Irish Pronunciation English
cloisfidh mé klish-fee may I will hear
bainfidh tú ban-hee too You will get
faighidh sé fy-hee shay He will receive
déanfaidh siad dayn-hee shee-ud They will do/make

Using the Future Tense

The future tense is commonly used in conversation to discuss future plans or actions, and to make predictions. Here are a few examples:

  • Person 1: An dtiocfaidh tú amach le linn na hoíche? (Will you come out tonight?)
  • Person 2: Tiocfaidh mé amach le linn na hoíche. (I will come out tonight.)
  • Person 1: Cad a dhéanfaidh tú amárach? (What will you do tomorrow?)
  • Person 2: Déanfaidh mé siopadóireacht. (I will go shopping.)
  • Person 1: An dtiocfaidh an aimsir chun cinn amárach? (Will the weather improve tomorrow?)
  • Person 2: Cloisfidh mé an nuacht maidin amárach agus feicfidh mé ansin. (I will hear the news tomorrow morning and see then.)

As you can see, the future tense is used in a variety of situations, and it's important to practice using it to become more comfortable with the language.

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

Sources


➡ 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. 😎