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Moroccan Arabic Grammar → Verbs → Future Tense

In this lesson, we will learn how to form the future tense in Moroccan Arabic. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen in the future. It is an important tense to learn when studying any language, and Moroccan Arabic is no exception. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to form the future tense in Moroccan Arabic, and you will be able to use it in everyday conversations.

Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Formation of Passive Constructions & How to use “can” in Moroccan Arabic.

Forming the Future Tense

In Moroccan Arabic, the future tense is formed by adding the prefix "gha" or "ha" to the beginning of the present tense verb. Which prefix you use depends on the region you are in and the dialect that you are speaking. "Gha" is more commonly used in the North and "ha" is more commonly used in the South. Here are some examples:

Moroccan Arabic	Pronunciation	English Translation
غادي نمشي	ghaadi nmshi	I will go
حا نتفرج	ha ntfarraj	I will watch
غادي تاكل	ghaadi taakel	You will eat
حا يخرجو	ha ykhruju	They will go out

As you can see in the examples above, the future tense is created by adding "gha" or "ha" to the beginning of the present tense verb. It's a simple and straightforward way to express future events or actions.

It's important to note that in Moroccan Arabic, the future tense is often used interchangeably with the present tense to describe future events. While it's technically incorrect to do so, it's common in spoken Moroccan Arabic. However, it's still important to learn and understand the correct formation and usage of the future tense.

Irregular Verbs

Like in any language, there are some irregular verbs in Moroccan Arabic that do not follow the standard rules for forming the future tense. Here are a few examples:

Moroccan Arabic	Pronunciation	English Translation
غادي نقع	ghaadi nqa3	I will fall
حا يجيب	ha yiijib	He will bring
غادي ندير	ghaadi ndeer	We will do

As you can see in the examples above, irregular verbs in Moroccan Arabic have different prefixes or slightly different forms in the future tense. It's important to memorize these irregularities in order to correctly form the future tense with these verbs.

Future Tense Exercises

To practice forming the future tense in Moroccan Arabic, try the following exercises:

1. Conjugate the following verbs in the future tense: - نسافر (we travel) - تكتب (you write) - يشرب (he drinks) - تحكي (you talk)

2. Translate the following sentences into Moroccan Arabic using the future tense: - I will cook dinner tonight. - She will study for her exams tomorrow. - They will visit their family next weekend. - We will go to the movies tonight.

Sources

• Moroccan Arabic
• Grammar of Moroccan Arabic

Table of Contents - Moroccan Arabic Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction

• Alphabet and Writing
• Pronunciation

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Greetings and Basic Phrases

• Introducing Yourself and Others
• Asking for Directions
• Numbers and Counting

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Gender and Plurals
• Demonstratives
• Possessive Pronouns

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Food and Drink

• Ordering Food in a Restaurant
• Describing Food
• Beverages and Ordering Drinks

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Verbs

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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House and Home

• Rooms and Furniture
• Household Chores
• Renting an Apartment

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Adjectives

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives

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Traditions and Customs

• Weddings and Celebrations
• Greetings and Etiquette

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Prepositions

• Directional Prepositions
• Temporal Prepositions

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Transportation

• Taking a Taxi
• Public Transportation

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Imperative Mood

• Affirmative Imperative
• Negative Imperative

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Shopping and Bargaining

• Shopping for Clothes
• At the Market
• Bargaining and Haggling

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Historical Sites and Landmarks

• The Medina
• Kasbahs

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Relative Clauses

• Direct and Indirect Object Clauses
• Relative Pronouns

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Health and Emergencies

• At the Hospital
• Emergencies and First Aid

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Passive Voice

• Formation of Passive Constructions
• Uses of the Passive

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Leisure and Entertainment

• Music and Dance
• Sports and Activities

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Holidays and Festivals

• Eid Al-Fitr and Eid Al-Adha
• Ramadan

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Conditional Mood

• Formation of the Conditional
• Uses of the Conditional

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Regional Dialects

• Darija and Other Dialects
• Language Use and Social Context

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Indirect Speech

• Reported Speech
• Indirect Questions

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Weather and Climate

• Describing the Weather
• Seasons and Climate

Other Lessons

• The Inclusive Case in Moroccan Arabic
• Questions
• Verb “to want”
• How to use “to be” with names and places
• Uses of the Passive
• Comparative and Superlative Adjectives
• Nouns
• Prepositions
• Definite Articles in Moroccan Arabic
• Possessive Case in Moroccan Arabic

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