Language/Ukrainian/Grammar/Future-Tense
Hi Ukrainian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Ukrainian. We will look at how to form the future tense, as well as some examples of its use. Let's get started!
The future tense in Ukrainian is formed using the verb stem and the future tense endings. The verb stem is the part of the verb that remains after removing the infinitive ending. For example, the verb stem of the verb їсти (to eat) is їст-.
The future tense endings are as follows:
- Singular 1st person: -у
- Singular 2nd person: -еш
- Singular 3rd person: -е
- Plural 1st person: -емо
- Plural 2nd person: -ете
- Plural 3rd person: -уть
To form the future tense, simply add the appropriate ending to the verb stem. For example, the future tense of the verb їсти (to eat) is буду їсти, будеш їсти, буде їсти, будемо їсти, будете їсти, будуть їсти.
Here are some examples of the future tense in use:
| Ukrainian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Я буду читати | Ya budu chytaty | I will read |
| Ти будеш говорити | Ty budeš hovoryty | You will speak |
| Він буде пити | Vin bude pyty | He will drink |
| Ми будемо ходити | My budemo xodyty | We will go |
| Ви будете спати | Vy budeťe spaťy | You will sleep |
| Вони будуть йти | Vony buduť yty | They will go |
As you can see, the future tense is quite simple to form. Just remember the verb stem and the future tense endings, and you'll be able to form the future tense with ease!
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