Language/Welsh/Grammar/Talking-About-the-Future
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Introduction
In Welsh, there are several ways to talk about the future. In this lesson, you will learn how to use future verb forms and time expressions to discuss future events. Understanding how to talk about the future will help you express plans, hopes, and dreams for upcoming events.
Future Tense Verb Forms
The Simple Future
The simple future tense in Welsh is formed by using the verb "bydd" (will) followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. For example:
| Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Byddaf i'n mynd | BUH-dav ee'n MUND | I will go |
| Byddi di'n gwneud | BUH-di dee'n GNU-ayd | You will do |
| Bydd e/ei/y'n dysgu | BITH ay / BITH ay-ee / BITH un DIS-gee | He / She / It will learn |
| Byddwn ni'n canu | BUH-doon nee'n CAN-ee | We will sing |
| Byddwch chi'n eistedd | BUH-dookh chee'n AYS-tedd | You will sit |
| Byddan nhw'n chwarae | BUH-dan noo'n HWAR-ay | They will play |
The Future Perfect Tense
The future perfect tense in Welsh is formed by using the future tense of "cael" (to have) followed by the past participle of the main verb. For example:
| Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Cawn ni wedi gorffen | CAWN nee WEH-dee GOR-fen | We will have finished |
| Byddwch chi wedi blino | BUH-dookh chee WEH-dee BLEE-no | You will have tired |
| Byddan nhw wedi cysgu | BUH-dan noo WEH-dee KUSS-gee | They will have slept |
The Future Continuous Tense
The future continuous tense in Welsh is formed by using "bydd" (will) followed by "yn" and the present participle of the main verb. For example:
| Welsh | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bydda i'n siarad | BUH-tha ee'n SHAR-ad | I will be speaking |
| Byddwch chi'n cymryd | BUH-dookh chee'n KUM-rid | You will be taking |
| Bydd e'n mynd | BITH en mund | He will be going |
| Byddan nhw'n gwneud | BUH-dan noo'n GNU-ayd | They will be doing |
Time Expressions
Tomorrow and Yesterday
In Welsh, "yfory" means "tomorrow," and "ddoe" means "yesterday." For example:
- Mi fyddwn ni'n mynd i'r sinema yfory. (We will go to the cinema tomorrow.)
- Ddoe, es i i'r swyddfa. (Yesterday, I went to the office.)
Next and Last
To talk about future or past events that are recurring, you can use "y nesaf" for "the next" and "yr un diwethaf" for "the last." For example:
- Yr wythnos nesaf, byddai'r ganolfan hamdden yn cael ei hailagor. (Next week, the leisure center will be reopened.)
- Yr un diwethaf, bûm i yn mynd i'r swyddfa. (Last time, I went to the office.)
Plans and Intentions
To express plans and intentions for the future, you can use "am" followed by the present participle of the verb. For example:
- Rwy'n mynd am fynd ar wyliau wythnos nesaf. (I am planning to go on vacation next week.)
- Dwi'n bwriadu prynu car newydd eleni. (I intend to buy a new car this year.)
Practice Time!
Now that you have learned how to use different forms and expressions to talk about the future in Welsh, let's practice!
Translate the following sentences from English to Welsh (use the appropriate future form and time expression if needed):
- I will start studying Welsh next month.
- They will be playing rugby tomorrow afternoon.
- Next year, my family and I will travel to Wales.
- Last week, I watched a movie.
- We will have finished our project by Friday.
Congratulations!
You have completed the "Welsh Grammar → Present Continuous and Future → Talking About the Future" lesson. You now have the language tools to talk about future events in Welsh. Continue practicing and expanding your Welsh language knowledge to prepare for the next lesson, where you will learn about travel and transportation.
Other Lessons
- Future Tense
- How to Use Have
- Describing People
- Pronouns
- Adjectives
- Plurals
- The article
- Using Conjunctions
- Personal Pronouns
Sources
- Welsh Grammar: What's difference between the two future tenses if "I ...
- Welsh/Grammar/Verbs/Future - Wikibooks, open books for an open ...
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