Language/Corsican/Grammar/Future-Tense
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In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Corsican. We will look at the rules for forming the future tense, some examples, and practice using it. Let's get started!
Rules
The future tense in Corsican is formed by adding the suffix -à to the verb stem. The verb stem is the part of the verb that remains after removing the infinitive ending -e. For example, the verb stem of parlà (to speak) is parl-.
The future tense can also be formed with the auxiliary verb aghju (I have). This is done by conjugating aghju in the present tense and adding the infinitive form of the verb. For example, the future tense of parlà (to speak) is aghju à parlà (I will speak).
Examples
| Corsican | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Aghju à parlà | ah-yoo ah par-lah | I will speak |
| Tu à cantà | too ah kan-tah | You will sing |
| Ellu à mangià | el-loo ah man-jee-ah | He will eat |
| Ella à vultà | el-lah ah vul-tah | She will return |
| Noi à scrive | noy ah skree-veh | We will write |
Practice
Now let's practice using the future tense in Corsican. Try to form the future tense of the following verbs:
- cantà (to sing)
- vultà (to return)
- scrive (to write)
Answers:
- Aghju à cantà (I will sing)
- Tu à vultà (You will return)
- Noi à scrive (We will write)
Quiz
Test your knowledge of the future tense in Corsican with this quiz.
1. How do you form the future tense in Corsican? A. By adding the suffix -à to the verb stem B. By conjugating the verb in the present tense C. By adding the infinitive form of the verb
2. What is the future tense of parlà (to speak)? A. Parlà B. Aghju à parlà C. Parl-à
Answers: 1. A 2. B
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