Language/Afrikaans/Grammar/Future-Tense
Hi Afrikaans learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be discussing the future tense in Afrikaans. The future tense is used to talk about actions that will take place in the future. It is important to understand the rules of the future tense in order to communicate effectively in Afrikaans.
Forming the Future Tense
The future tense in Afrikaans is formed by adding the suffix "-s" to the verb stem. For example, the verb "drink" (to drink) becomes "drinks" in the future tense.
Regular Verbs
Most regular verbs follow the same pattern when forming the future tense. The verb stem is simply followed by the suffix "-s". For example:
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| eet | /eːt/ | to eat |
| eets | /eːts/ | will eat |
| drink | /drɪŋk/ | to drink |
| drinks | /drɪŋks/ | will drink |
| loop | /lop/ | to walk |
| loops | /lops/ | will walk |
Irregular Verbs
Some verbs are irregular and do not follow the same pattern as regular verbs. For example, the verb "wees" (to be) becomes "sal wees" in the future tense.
| Afrikaans | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| wees | /veːs/ | to be |
| sal wees | /sɑl veːs/ | will be |
| hê | /heː/ | to have |
| sal hê | /sɑl heː/ | will have |
| kan | /kɑn/ | can |
| sal kan | /sɑl kɑn/ | will be able to |
Using the Future Tense
The future tense is used to talk about actions that will take place in the future. It can also be used to make predictions or assumptions about the future.
For example:
- Ek sal vanaand eet. (I will eat tonight.)
- Sy sal môre kom. (She will come tomorrow.)
- Ons sal dalk vroeg gaan slaap. (We might go to sleep early.)
Practice
To improve your Afrikaans Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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