Language/Fijian/Grammar/Future-Tense
Hi Fijian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be discussing the future tense in Fijian. We will look at how to form sentences in the future tense, as well as some examples of how it is used.
The future tense in Fijian is formed by adding the suffix -na to the verb stem. This suffix is added to the end of the verb stem, regardless of the person or number of the subject. For example, the verb "to eat" is "kana", and the future tense of this verb is "kanana".
Examples
| Fijian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Mo lako na | mo-LA-ko-na | I will go |
| Sa qai kana | sa-KAI-ka-na | He/she will eat |
| Keimami lako mai | kei-ma-mi-LA-ko-MAI | We will come |
| Era sa qai vakayacora | e-ra-sa-KAI-va-ka-ya-co-ra | They will work |
The future tense can also be used to express probability or likelihood. For example, if you are unsure whether something will happen, you can use the future tense to express that uncertainty.
Examples
| Fijian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| E sega ni kila | e-SE-ga-ni-KI-la | It might not happen |
| Sa na qai yaco | sa-na-KAI-YA-co | It might happen |
| Sa na rawa ni vakayacora | sa-na-RA-wa-ni-va-ka-ya-co-ra | It might be possible to work |
| Sa na sega ni vakayacora | sa-na-SE-ga-ni-va-ka-ya-co-ra | It might not be possible to work |
The future tense can also be used to express intention or desire. For example, if you want to do something, you can use the future tense to express that desire.
Examples
| Fijian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Au sa qai lako | au-sa-KAI-LA-ko | I want to go |
| Sa qai vakayacora | sa-KAI-va-ka-ya-co-ra | He/she wants to work |
| Keimami sa qai lako mai | kei-ma-mi-sa-KAI-LA-ko-MAI | We want to come |
| Era sa qai lako | e-ra-sa-KAI-LA-ko | They want to go |
The future tense can also be used to express a command or an order. For example, if you want someone to do something, you can use the future tense to express that command.
Examples
| Fijian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Mo lako na | mo-LA-ko-na | Go! |
| Sa qai kana | sa-KAI-ka-na | Eat! |
| Keimami lako mai | kei-ma-mi-LA-ko-MAI | Come! |
| Era sa qai vakayacora | e-ra-sa-KAI-va-ka-ya-co-ra | Work! |
Now that you know how to form sentences in the future tense, you can start using it in your conversations. Remember to practice with native speakers on Polyglot Club to improve your Fijian Grammar. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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