Language/Standard-arabic/Grammar/Future-Tense
Hi Arabic learners,
In this lesson, you will learn how to use the Future Tense in Arabic.
It's so easy to convert the sentence into Future Tense (simple Future).
Keep reading below and happy learning!
Rules
Arabic language has a relatively simple tense system, consisting of only three tenses: past, present, and future. Unlike other languages, Arabic does not have perfect or progressive tenses.
The future tense in Arabic is formed by using the present tense, known as المضارع, as a base. To create the future tense, the letter س is added to the beginning of the present tense verb, and it should be attached to the verb. This results in a simple and straightforward way of expressing actions or events that will occur in the future. By mastering the use of the present and future tenses in Arabic, learners can effectively communicate their thoughts and ideas in both spoken and written forms.
The second way to form the future tense is by using the article سوف, which is placed before the verb directly. This method is used to refer to actions that will take place in the far future. For example, "The students will study" is translated as "سوف يدرس الطلاب" using this method.
It's important to note that the article سوف should be separated and NOT attached to the verb. This is different from the first method, where the letter س is attached to the verb.
By understanding the difference between the two methods, learners can choose the appropriate one to express their intended meaning. For instance, "أنا سأذاكر دروسي" means "I will study my lessons" and refers to a near future action, while "أنا سوف أذاكر دروسي" also means "I will study my lessons" but refers to a far future action. By mastering both methods, learners can become more proficient in expressing their ideas and plans in Arabic.
Other examples
| Future | Arabic | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| I will see you | أنا سأراك | ana sa-araak
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| I will write with a pen | أنا سأكتب بالقلم | ana sa-aktub belqalam
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| You will love apples | أنت ستحب التفاح | anta sa-tuheb atufah
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| You will give money | أنت ستعطي المال | anta sa-tu'ty almaal
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| You will play tennis | أنت ستلعب التنس | anta sa-tal'ab kurat almezrab
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| He will read a book | هو سيقرأ كتابا | huwa sa-yaqra ketaab
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| He will understand me | هو سيفهمني | huwa sa-yafhamuny
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| She will have a cat | هي ستكون لديها قطة | hiya sa-takouno ladayha qetta
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| She will know you | هي ستعرفك | hiya sa-ta'refok
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| We will want to see you | نحن سنريد أن نراك | nahnu sa-nureed an narak
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| We will think about you | نحن سنفكر فيك | nahnu sa-nofakiro fik
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| You (plural) will work here | أنتم ستعملون هنا | antum sa-ta'maloon huna
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| You (plural) will speak French | أنتم ستتكلون الفرنسة | antum sa-tatakalamoon alfaransia
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| They will drive a car | هم سيسوقون سيارة | hum sa-yasuqoon sayara
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| They will smile | هم سيتبسمون | hum sa-yatabassamoon
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Videos
Future tense in Arabic Language (Very easy)
Future tense conjugation in Arabic
Sources
- http://ilovelanguages.org/arabic_lesson15.php
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WMe4hxORYK4
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Gh609e7oSM