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Introduction

In this lesson, we will delve into the future tense in Kirghiz, an essential aspect of the language that allows us to talk about future events and actions. Understanding how to conjugate verbs in the future tense will significantly expand your communication skills in Kirghiz. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to form affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences in the future tense, giving you the ability to express your plans, intentions, and predictions accurately.

To ensure a thorough understanding of the future tense, we will cover the conjugation of regular verbs, as well as some common irregular verbs. We will provide numerous examples to illustrate each point and offer practice exercises for you to reinforce your learning. Additionally, we will explore any regional variations in the usage or understanding of the future tense in Kirghiz, providing you with interesting cultural insights along the way.

Let's dive into the fascinating world of the Kirghiz future tense!

Conjugating Regular Verbs in the Future Tense

To form the future tense in Kirghiz, we use the suffix "-A" followed by the personal endings. The personal endings indicate the subject of the sentence, and they vary depending on whether the subject is a singular or plural pronoun. Let's take a look at the conjugation of regular verbs in the future tense:

Kirghiz	Pronunciation	English
көрөмйө	körömüö	I will see
көрөсүң	körösün	You will see (singular)
көрөт	köröt	He/She/It will see
көрөбүз	köröbüz	We will see
көрөсүңүз	körösünüz	You will see (plural)
көрөлөр	körölör	They will see

As you can see from the examples above, the personal endings follow a consistent pattern. By remembering these endings, you will be able to conjugate regular verbs in the future tense with ease.

Let's practice conjugating some regular verbs in the future tense:

Practice Exercises

1. Conjugate the verb "туу" (to go) in the future tense for the following pronouns: "мен" (I), "сен" (you, singular), "ол" (he/she/it), "биз" (we), "сиз" (you, plural), "олор" (they).

Solution:

• мен турам
• сен туусун
• ол туу
• биз туубуз
• сиз туусуңуз
• олор туулар

2. Conjugate the verb "окуу" (to read) in the future tense for the following pronouns: "мен" (I), "сен" (you, singular), "ол" (he/she/it), "биз" (we), "сиз" (you, plural), "олор" (they).

Solution:

• мен окучу
• сен окусун
• ол окуу
• биз окубуз
• сиз окусуңуз
• олор окуулар

Conjugating Irregular Verbs in the Future Tense

While most verbs in Kirghiz follow regular conjugation patterns in the future tense, some verbs are irregular and require special attention. These irregular verbs undergo changes in their stem or personal endings. Let's explore a few common irregular verbs and their conjugation in the future tense:

1. The verb "кел-" (to come):

Kirghiz	Pronunciation	English
келем	kelem	I will come
келесиң	kelesiñ	You will come (singular)
келет	kelet	He/She/It will come
келебиз	kelebiz	We will come
келесиңиз	kelesiñiz	You will come (plural)
келетер	keleter	They will come

2. The verb "ал-" (to take):

Kirghiz	Pronunciation	English
алам	alam	I will take
аласың	alasıñ	You will take (singular)
алат	alat	He/She/It will take
алабыз	alabız	We will take
аласыңыз	alasıñız	You will take (plural)
алар	alar	They will take

3. The verb "жат-" (to be):

Kirghiz	Pronunciation	English
жатам	jatam	I will be
жатасың	jatasañ	You will be (singular)
жатат	jatat	He/She/It will be
жатабыз	jatabız	We will be
жатасыңыз	jatasañız	You will be (plural)
жатар	jatar	They will be

Take note of the changes in the stems and personal endings of these irregular verbs. Practice conjugating them in the future tense to become more familiar with their forms.

Practice Exercises

1. Conjugate the irregular verb "жаз-" (to write) in the future tense for the following pronouns: "мен" (I), "сен" (you, singular), "ол" (he/she/it), "биз" (we), "сиз" (you, plural), "олор" (they).

Solution:

• мен жазам
• сен жазасың
• ол жазат
• биз жазабыз
• сиз жазасыңыз
• олор жазар

2. Conjugate the irregular verb "кур-бар-" (to see) in the future tense for the following pronouns: "мен" (I), "сен" (you, singular), "ол" (he/she/it), "биз" (we), "сиз" (you, plural), "олор" (they).

Solution:

• мен көрөм
• сен көрөсүң
• ол көрөт
• биз көрөбүз
• сиз көрөсүңүз
• олор көрөлөр

Forming Affirmative Sentences in the Future Tense

To form affirmative sentences in the future tense, we simply conjugate the verb in the future tense and place it after the subject. Let's look at some examples:

1. Мен окуу тапшырам. (I will finish reading.) 2. Сен уйгондой болосуң. (You will be at home.) 3. Ол көрөт. (He/She/It will see.) 4. Биз жатабыз. (We will be.) 5. Сиз эки дем азырайсыз. (You will sleep for two hours.) 6. Олор жолдо калар. (They will stay on the road.)

As you can see from the examples above, the future tense is formed by conjugating the verb and placing it directly after the subject. This structure allows for clear and concise communication about future actions and events.

Practice Exercises

1. Translate the following sentences into Kirghiz:

a) We will eat breakfast tomorrow. b) You will buy a new car. c) She will visit her grandparents next week. d) They will learn Kirghiz in this course. e) I will meet you at the park. f) He will play the guitar at the concert.

Solution: a) Биз эрте көндөр тамак тамашабыз. b) Сен жаңы машина сатасың. c) Ал келечекте атабаларын барат. d) Алар бул курста кыргызча окуйт. e) Мен сенди паркта караймын. f) Ол концертте гитара ойнот.

Forming Negative Sentences in the Future Tense

To form negative sentences in the future tense, we use the negative particle "эмес" before the conjugated verb. The negative particle "эмес" means "not" and negates the action or event expressed by the verb. Let's examine some examples:

1. Мен көрөмөн. (I will see.)

Negative: Мен көрөмөн эмес. (I will not see.)

2. Сен туусуң. (You will see.)

Negative: Сен туусуң эмес. (You will not see.)

3. Ол жазат. (He/She/It will write.)

Negative: Ол жазат эмес. (He/She/It will not write.)

4. Биз окуубуз. (We will read.)

Negative: Биз окуубуз эмес. (We will not read.)

5. Сиз келесиз. (You will come.)

Negative: Сиз келесиз эмес. (You will not come.)

6. Олор көрөлөр. (They will see.)

Negative: Олор көрөлөр эмес. (They will not see.)

By adding the negative particle "эмес" before the verb, we create negative sentences in the future tense.

Practice Exercises

1. Translate the following sentences into Kirghiz:

a) I will not go to the party. b) You will not eat spicy food. c) She will not watch the movie. d) We will not buy a new house. e) They will not visit their relatives.

Solution: a) Мен байке демге барбаймын эмес. b) Сен ачуу тамак жемессың. c) Ал кино көрбөйт эмес. d) Биз жаңы үй сатабыз эмес. e) Алар байлыктарын көрбөйт эмеслер.

Forming Interrogative Sentences in the Future Tense

To form interrogative sentences in the future tense, we use question words or question particles at the beginning of the sentence. The question words or particles indicate that the sentence is a question and require a rising intonation when spoken. Let's see some examples:

1. Туулар? (Will you come?)

2. Көрөтпөсүңбү? (Will he/she/it see?)

3. Келебизби? (Will we come?)

4. Окуусуңузбу? (Will you read?)

5. Көрөлөрбү? (Will they see?)

Question words and particles such as "туулар?", "көрөтпөсүңбү?", "келебизби?", "окуусуңузбу?", "көрөлөрбү?" signal that the sentence is a question and prompt a response from the listener.

Practice Exercises

1. Form questions using the given words:

a) көрөмөн (I will see) b) жазатабыз (We will write) c) окуусуңуз (You will read) d) келетер (They will come) e) туусуң (You will see)

Solution: a) Көрөмөнбү? b) Жазатабызбы? c) Окуусуңузбу? d) Келетербү? e) Туусуңбу?

Cultural Insights

The future tense is an integral part of Kirghiz culture, as it allows speakers to express their plans, intentions, and predictions. In Kirghiz society, future events are often discussed with enthusiasm and optimism, reflecting the belief in the potential for positive outcomes. The future tense also plays a significant role in storytelling and folklore, where characters embark on journeys and face challenges that shape their destinies.

In some regions of Kyrgyzstan, there may be slight variations in the usage or understanding of the future tense. For example, certain dialects may have unique verb forms or different personal endings for specific pronouns. These regional variations add richness and diversity to the Kirghiz language and provide insights into the cultural heritage of different communities.

Interesting Fact: Kirghiz nomadic traditions have influenced the language, including its future tense. Historically, the future tense was used to discuss plans for migration, seasonal activities, and future encounters with other nomadic tribes. Today, while many Kirghiz people have adopted a settled lifestyle, the future tense continues to carry the cultural legacy of the nomadic past.

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully completed the lesson on the future tense in Kirghiz. You have learned how to conjugate regular and irregular verbs in the future tense, form affirmative, negative, and interrogative sentences, and gained insights into the cultural significance of discussing future events in Kirghiz society.

Keep practicing and using the future tense in your conversations to reinforce your understanding and fluency in Kirghiz. The ability to express your plans, intentions, and predictions accurately will greatly enhance your communication skills and deepen your connection with the Kirghiz language and culture.

In the next lesson, we will explore another essential aspect of Kirghiz grammar: the past tense. Stay tuned for more exciting language learning!

Table of Contents - Kirghiz Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Basic Sentence Structure

• Subject-Object-Verb Order
• Negation

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Numbers and Time

• Cardinal Numbers
• Ordinal Numbers
• Telling Time

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Cases
• Personal Pronouns
• Possessive Pronouns

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Relationship Status

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense
• Future Tense

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Food and Dining

• Meals and Ingredients
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Kirghiz Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Clothing

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparative and Superlative

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Weather and Seasons

• Seasons
• Weather Conditions

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Kirghiz Literature and Music

• Famous Writers and Poets
• Traditional Music and Instruments

Sources

• Kirghiz Grammar - Future Tense

Other Lessons

• Give your Opinion
• Questions
• Personal pronouns
• How to Use Have
• Negation
• Nouns
• Adjectives
• Gender
• Conditional Mood

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