Language/Southern-betsimisaraka-malagasy/Grammar/Future-Tense
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In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. We will look at how to form the future tense, as well as some examples of how it is used.
Forming the Future Tense
The future tense in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy is formed by adding the suffix -ko to the verb stem. For example, the verb "to go" is mba, so the future tense of "to go" is mbako.
Verb Conjugation
The future tense is conjugated in the same way as the present tense. The subject pronoun is added before the verb stem. Here are some examples:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ny mbako | ny m-ba-ko | I will go |
| ianao mbako | ya-na-o m-ba-ko | You will go |
| izy mbako | iz-y m-ba-ko | He/She will go |
| hianao mbako | hi-a-na-o m-ba-ko | We will go |
| hizahao mbako | hi-za-ha-o m-ba-ko | You (plural) will go |
| izy ireo mbako | iz-y i-re-o m-ba-ko | They will go |
Examples
Here are some examples of how the future tense is used in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy:
| Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ny mbako tany amin'ny faritra | ny m-ba-ko ta-ny a-min-ny fa-ri-tra | I will go to the district |
| ianao mbako mankany amin'ny trano | ya-na-o m-ba-ko man-ka-ny a-min-ny tra-no | You will go to the house |
| izy mbako mankany amin'ny lalana | iz-y m-ba-ko man-ka-ny a-min-ny la-la-na | He/She will go to the street |
| hianao mbako mankany amin'ny tanàna | hi-a-na-o m-ba-ko man-ka-ny a-min-ny ta-na-na | We will go to the city |
| hizahao mbako mankany amin'ny faritra | hi-za-ha-o m-ba-ko man-ka-ny a-min-ny fa-ri-tra | You (plural) will go to the district |
| izy ireo mbako mankany amin'ny trano | iz-y i-re-o m-ba-ko man-ka-ny a-min-ny tra-no | They will go to the house |
Conclusion
In this lesson, we have learned about the future tense in Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy. We have seen how to form the future tense, as well as some examples of how it is used.
Remember, practice makes perfect! To improve your Southern Betsimisaraka Malagasy Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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