Language/Borana-arsi-guji-oromo/Grammar/Future-Tense
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In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo. We will look at how to form sentences in the future tense and how to use them in everyday conversations.
Forming the Future Tense
The future tense in Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo is formed by adding the suffix -a to the verb stem. For example, the verb stem for "to go" is gala- and the future tense of this verb is galata.
Examples
| Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| galata | ga-la-ta | I will go |
| qabata | qa-ba-ta | He/She will come |
| qaxata | qa-xa-ta | We will eat |
| qalata | qa-la-ta | They will speak |
Using the Future Tense
The future tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. It can also be used to make predictions or to express intentions.
Examples
- Galata ani bakka. - I will go tomorrow.
- Qabata ani bakka. - He/She will come tomorrow.
- Qaxata ani bakka. - We will eat tomorrow.
- Qalata ani bakka. - They will speak tomorrow.
- Galata ani bakka? - Will I go tomorrow?
- Qabata ani bakka? - Will he/she come tomorrow?
- Qaxata ani bakka? - Will we eat tomorrow?
- Qalata ani bakka? - Will they speak tomorrow?
Practice
To improve your Borana-Arsi-Guji Oromo Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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