Language/Telugu/Grammar/Future-Tense
Hi Telugu learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be learning about the future tense in Telugu.
Introduction
The future tense is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. In Telugu, the future tense is formed by adding the suffix -గాను (-gaanu) to the root verb.
For example:
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| రావాలని | rāvālani | will come |
In this lesson, we will learn how to form the future tense in Telugu and see examples in context. We will also learn cultural information and interesting facts about the language along the way. If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below. Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Forming the Future Tense
The Telugu future tense is formed by adding the suffix -గాను (-gaanu) to the root verb. The present tense stem is used to add this suffix.
For example:
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| కలిస్తున్నాను | kalistunnaanu | I will learn |
| కూర్చుకున్నాను | koorchukunnaanu | I will eat |
Note that there is no distinction between the regular and irregular verbs in the future tense.
Here are some common Telugu verbs in the future tense:
| Telugu | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| వస్తాను | vasthaanu | I will come |
| పోవాను | pothaanu | I will go |
| నడికిపోవాను | nadikipothaanu | I will walk |
Examples in Context
Now that we know how to form the future tense in Telugu, let's see some examples in context:
- Dialogue 1:
Person 1: మా ఆమె కలిస్తున్నారు. (Maa aame kalisthunnaaru.) (My sister is learning.)
Person 2: అన్ని బియ్యం పంట సీడ్లు కూర్చుకున్నాం. (Anni biyyam panta seedhlu koorchukunnaam.) (We will eat all the rice and vegetable seeds.)
- Dialogue 2:
Person 1: మీరు ఐదు నిమిషాలు ముందు తింటారా ? (Meeru aidu nimishaalu mundu tintaraa?) (Will you eat before five minutes?)
Person 2: లేదు, నేను నిద్రపోతాను. (Ledhu, nenoo nidrapothaanu.) (No, I will sleep.)
Cultural Information and Interesting Facts
Telugu is one of the 22 official languages of India and is predominantly spoken in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Yanam. According to the 2011 Census of India, Telugu is the third-most spoken language in India and the fifteenth-most spoken language in the world. Telugu has a rich literary tradition dating back to the 11th century AD, with works such as the Kavitrayam (a compilation of three poetic works) and the Amuktamalyada (a medieval Telugu poetical work).
The Telugu language has contributed to many fields such as philosophy, literature, and music. The classical dances of Andhra Pradesh, Kuchipudi, and Vilasini Natyam often feature Telugu literature and poetry in their performances.
To improve your Telugu Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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