Language/Bosnian/Grammar/Future-Tense
Hi Bosnian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Bosnian. We will look at how to form the future tense, as well as some examples of its use. Let's get started!
Forming the Future Tense
The future tense in Bosnian is formed by adding the suffix -će to the verb stem. For example, the verb biti (to be) has the future tense biće.
Verb Conjugation
The future tense is conjugated according to the following pattern:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| First | ću | ćemo |
| Second | ćeš | ćete |
| Third | će | će |
For example, the verb biti (to be) has the following conjugations in the future tense:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| First | biću | bićemo |
| Second | bićeš | bićete |
| Third | biće | biće |
Examples
Here are some examples of the future tense in action:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Ću ići | chu eechi | I will go |
| Ćeš biti | cheesh bee-tee | You will be |
| Ćemo doći | cheh-moh doh-chee | We will come |
| Ćete raditi | cheh-teh rah-dee-tee | You will work |
| Će se vratiti | cheh seh vrah-tee-tee | He/she/it will return |
| Će biti | cheh bee-tee | They will be |
Conclusion
We have now learned how to form the future tense in Bosnian. To practice your new skills, you can use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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