Language/Pulaar/Grammar/Future-Tense
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In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Pulaar. We will look at the rules for forming the future tense, some examples, and practice exercises. Let's get started!
Rules
The future tense in Pulaar is formed by adding the suffix -ɗo to the verb stem. For example, the verb stem for the verb 'to write' is ɓeydi, so the future tense of 'to write' is ɓeydiɗo.
The future tense can also be formed by using the auxiliary verb 'to be' (hono) followed by the infinitive form of the verb. For example, the future tense of 'to write' is hono ɓeydi.
Examples
| Pulaar | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| ɓeydiɗo | ˈbejdiːdo | to write |
| nanaaɗo | ˈnanaːdo | to eat |
| haalaaɗo | ˈhalaːdo | to speak |
| jogaadeɗo | ˈdʒogaːdeːdo | to play |
| hono ɓeydi | ˈhono ˈbejdi | to be writing |
| hono nanaa | ˈhono ˈnanaː | to be eating |
| hono haalaa | ˈhono ˈhalaː | to be speaking |
| hono jogaade | ˈhono ˈdʒogaːde | to be playing |
Practice
Now let's practice forming the future tense in Pulaar. Try to form the future tense of the following verbs:
- to go (ɗaɓɓiti)
- to see (haayti)
- to hear (jaabti)
- to understand (fahmi)
The answers are: ɗaɓɓitiɗo, haaytiɗo, jaabtiɗo, fahmiɗo.
Quiz
Test your knowledge of the future tense in Pulaar with this quiz.
1. How do you form the future tense in Pulaar? A. By adding the suffix -ɗo to the verb stem B. By using the auxiliary verb 'to be' followed by the infinitive form of the verb C. By adding the suffix -ɗi to the verb stem
2. What is the future tense of the verb 'to write'? A. ɓeydi B. ɓeydiɗo C. hono ɓeydi
Answers: 1. A and B; 2. B.
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