Language/Swahili-individual-language/Grammar/Future-Tense
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In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Swahili (individual language). We will look at how to form the future tense, as well as some examples of how it is used. Let's get started!
Forming the Future Tense
The future tense in Swahili (individual language) is formed by adding the suffix -ta to the verb stem. For example, the verb ku-ona (to see) becomes ku-on-ta (will see).
Verb Stems
In order to form the future tense, you must first know the verb stem. The verb stem is the part of the verb that remains after removing the prefix. For example, the verb stem of ku-ona (to see) is on-.
Irregular Verbs
There are some irregular verbs in Swahili (individual language). These verbs do not follow the same rules as regular verbs. For example, the verb ku-fanya (to do) becomes ku-ta-fanya (will do).
Examples
Here are some examples of the future tense in action:
| Swahili (individual language) | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| nita-ona | ni-ta-o-na | I will see |
| wata-fanya | wa-ta-fa-nya | They will do |
| sisi-kula | si-si-ku-la | We will eat |
| yeye-enda | ye-ye-en-da | He will go |
As you can see, the future tense is formed by adding the suffix -ta to the verb stem.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned about the future tense in Swahili (individual language). We have looked at how to form the future tense, as well as some examples of how it is used. To improve your Swahili (individual language) Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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