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Introduction[edit | edit source]

In this lesson, we will explore the future tense in Zulu. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen after the present moment. Understanding how to form and use the future tense is essential for expressing future plans, predictions, and intentions in Zulu. We will also cover regular and irregular verbs in the future tense, as well as negation. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to use the future tense in Zulu and be able to construct sentences with confidence.

Forming the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

To form the future tense in Zulu, we use the auxiliary verb "za" (meaning "to come") followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. The structure is as follows:

Subject + za + verb

Let's look at some examples to illustrate this:

Zulu	Pronunciation	English
Ngizokufunda.	ngi-zo-ku-fun-da	I will study.
Uzoya kufika.	u-zo-ya ku-fi-ka	He will arrive.
Sizokwamukela.	si-zo-kwa-mu-ke-la	We will welcome.
Bazokhombisa.	ba-zo-khom-bi-sa	They will show.

As you can see, the auxiliary verb "za" remains the same regardless of the subject. It is only the main verb that changes according to the subject and noun class agreement rules we have previously discussed in the course.

Regular and Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

In Zulu, most verbs follow a regular pattern when conjugated in the future tense. However, some verbs are irregular and undergo changes in their stem or have unique conjugation patterns. Let's explore both regular and irregular verbs in the future tense.

Regular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Regular verbs in the future tense follow a predictable pattern. To conjugate a regular verb in the future tense, we remove the infinitive marker "-a" and add the appropriate suffix for the subject. Here are some examples:

Zulu	Pronunciation	English
Uzokufunda.	u-zo-ku-fun-da	You will study.
Izokwenza.	i-zo-kwen-za	It will do/make.
Sizokunikeza.	si-zo-ku-ni-ke-za	We will give.
Bazokuthola.	ba-zo-ku-tho-la	They will find.

As you can see, the suffixes "-a" are replaced with "-eza" for the singular and "-za" for the plural subjects. This pattern applies to most regular verbs in Zulu.

Irregular Verbs[edit | edit source]

Irregular verbs, on the other hand, do not follow the regular conjugation pattern in the future tense. These verbs have unique conjugation forms or undergo stem changes. Here are some examples of irregular verbs in the future tense:

Zulu	Pronunciation	English
Uzokwazi.	u-zo-kwa-zi	You will know.
Izokwenzeka.	i-zo-kwen-ze-ka	It will happen.
Sizokuqonda.	si-zo-ku-qon-da	We will understand.
Bazokuya.	ba-zo-ku-ya	They will come.

As you can see, these irregular verbs have unique conjugation forms that do not follow the regular pattern. It is important to memorize the conjugation forms of irregular verbs to use them correctly in the future tense.

Negation in the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

To negate a sentence in the future tense, we use the negative particle "a" before the auxiliary verb "za." The structure is as follows:

Subject + a + za + verb

Let's look at some examples:

Zulu	Pronunciation	English
Angizokufunda.	a-ngi-zo-ku-fun-da	I will not study.
Azoyafika.	a-zo-ya-fi-ka	He will not arrive.
Asizokwamukela.	a-si-zo-kwa-mu-ke-la	We will not welcome.
Abazokhombisa.	a-ba-zo-khom-bi-sa	They will not show.

As you can see, the negative particle "a" appears before the auxiliary verb "za." This indicates the negation of the action or event described by the main verb.

Cultural Insight[edit | edit source]

In Zulu culture, the future tense plays a significant role in expressing respect and politeness. When making future plans or commitments, it is important to use the future tense to show your intention and commitment to fulfill your promises. For example, if you want to invite someone to an event, you would say "Ngizokufunela kusho ukuthi uyofika?" (I will invite you, may I say you will come?). This shows respect and acknowledges that the person has the freedom to accept or decline the invitation.

Zulu culture also emphasizes the importance of community and collective responsibility. When talking about future actions or events involving a group, it is common to use the plural form of the future tense. This reflects the communal nature of decision-making and the involvement of multiple individuals in shaping the future. For example, if a group of friends plans to go on a trip, they would say "Sizokwenda eThekwini" (We will go to Durban). This highlights the shared responsibility and unity within the group.

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now, let's practice what we have learned. Translate the following sentences into Zulu using the future tense. The solutions will be provided after each exercise for you to check your answers.

1. She will cook dinner. 2. We will visit our grandparents. 3. They will learn how to dance. 4. I will not forget your birthday. 5. Will you come to the party?

Solutions:

1. Uzokotheka isidlo samanzi. 2. Sizokubonisa izibhelu zethu. 3. Bazokufunda ukudansa. 4. Angizokhohlwa ubirthday bakho. 5. Uzoya kuya endhlanganweni?

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use the future tense in Zulu. You now have the knowledge to express future plans, predictions, and intentions in Zulu. Remember to pay attention to the conjugation patterns of regular and irregular verbs, as well as the use of negation in the future tense. Keep practicing and incorporating the future tense into your conversations to become more fluent in Zulu.

Table of Contents - Zulu Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Zulu

Greetings and Introductions

Nouns and Pronouns

Numbers and Time

Verbs and Tenses

Family and Relationships

Adjectives and Adverbs

Food and Dining

Prepositions and Conjunctions

Travel and Transportation

Zulu Culture and Traditions

Videos[edit | edit source]

Future Tense in isiZulu- Grammar - How to speak isiZulu - Beginner ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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 == Introduction ==
-In this lesson, you will learn about the future tense in Zulu. The future tense is used to describe events that will happen in the future. By the end of this lesson, you will know how to form and use the future tense in Zulu, including regular and irregular verbs, as well as negation.
+In this lesson, we will explore the future tense in Zulu. The future tense is used to talk about actions or events that will happen after the present moment. Understanding how to form and use the future tense is essential for expressing future plans, predictions, and intentions in Zulu. We will also cover regular and irregular verbs in the future tense, as well as negation. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to use the future tense in Zulu and be able to construct sentences with confidence.
+== Forming the Future Tense ==
-<span link>Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/Basic-Sentence-Structure|Basic Sentence Structure]] & [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/Verbs|Verbs]].</span>
+To form the future tense in Zulu, we use the auxiliary verb "za" (meaning "to come") followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. The structure is as follows:
-== Forming the Future Tense ==
-To form the future tense in Zulu, you need to use the future tense marker, "za-" followed by the stem of the verb. The future tense marker does not change, while the stem of the verb changes depending on the noun class of the subject. For example, the future tense of the verb "thula" (to be quiet) is "uzothula" for the subject in the singular noun class 1 and "izothula" for the subject in the singular noun class 5.
+'''Subject + za + verb'''
-Here is an example with the verb "thula":
+Let's look at some examples to illustrate this:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Zulu !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Uzothula  || oo-zoh-too-lah || He/She/It will be quiet
+| Ngizokufunda. || ngi-zo-ku-fun-da || I will study.
 |-
-| Sizothula  || see-zoh-too-lah || We will be quiet
+| Uzoya kufika. || u-zo-ya ku-fi-ka || He will arrive.
 |-
-| Namuhla sizothula  || nah-moo-hlah see-zoh-too-lah || Today we will be quiet
+| Sizokwamukela. || si-zo-kwa-mu-ke-la || We will welcome.
+|-
+| Bazokhombisa. || ba-zo-khom-bi-sa || They will show.
 |}
-As you can see from the table above, the future tense marker does not change, but the stem of the verb changes depending on the subject.
+As you can see, the auxiliary verb "za" remains the same regardless of the subject. It is only the main verb that changes according to the subject and noun class agreement rules we have previously discussed in the course.
 == Regular and Irregular Verbs ==
-In Zulu, verbs can be either regular or irregular. Regular verbs follow predictable patterns when you add the future tense marker, "za-" to the stem of the verb. Irregular verbs, on the other hand, do not follow these predictable patterns.
+In Zulu, most verbs follow a regular pattern when conjugated in the future tense. However, some verbs are irregular and undergo changes in their stem or have unique conjugation patterns. Let's explore both regular and irregular verbs in the future tense.
-Here is an example of a regular verb:
+=== Regular Verbs ===
+Regular verbs in the future tense follow a predictable pattern. To conjugate a regular verb in the future tense, we remove the infinitive marker "-a" and add the appropriate suffix for the subject. Here are some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Zulu !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Uzobuya  || oo-zoh-boo-yah || He/She/It will come back
+| Uzokufunda. || u-zo-ku-fun-da || You will study.
 |-
-| Sizobuya  || see-zoh-boo-yah || We will come back
+| Izokwenza. || i-zo-kwen-za || It will do/make.
 |-
-| Namuhla sizobuya  || nah-moo-hlah see-zoh-boo-yah || Today we will come back
+| Sizokunikeza. || si-zo-ku-ni-ke-za || We will give.
+|-
+| Bazokuthola. || ba-zo-ku-tho-la || They will find.
 |}
-As you can see from the table above, the future tense of the regular verb "buya" (to come back) is formed by adding the future tense marker "za-" to the stem "bu-".
+As you can see, the suffixes "-a" are replaced with "-eza" for the singular and "-za" for the plural subjects. This pattern applies to most regular verbs in Zulu.
-Here is an example of an irregular verb:
+=== Irregular Verbs ===
+Irregular verbs, on the other hand, do not follow the regular conjugation pattern in the future tense. These verbs have unique conjugation forms or undergo stem changes. Here are some examples of irregular verbs in the future tense:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Zulu !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Uzolimala  || oo-zoh-lee-mah-lah || He/She/It will finish
+| Uzokwazi. || u-zo-kwa-zi || You will know.
 |-
-| Sizolimala  || see-zoh-lee-mah-lah || We will finish
+| Izokwenzeka. || i-zo-kwen-ze-ka || It will happen.
 |-
-| Namuhla sizolimala  || nah-moo-hlah see-zoh-lee-mah-lah || Today we will finish
+| Sizokuqonda. || si-zo-ku-qon-da || We will understand.
+|-
+| Bazokuya. || ba-zo-ku-ya || They will come.
 |}
-As you can see from the table above, the future tense of the irregular verb "limala" (to finish) is not formed by simply adding the future tense marker to the stem of the verb. Instead, the stem of the verb changes to "li-" when forming the future tense. Irregular verbs in Zulu can be difficult to learn and remember, but with practice, you will become more comfortable using them.
+As you can see, these irregular verbs have unique conjugation forms that do not follow the regular pattern. It is important to memorize the conjugation forms of irregular verbs to use them correctly in the future tense.
-== Negation ==
+== Negation in the Future Tense ==
-To form the negative future tense in Zulu, you need to use the negative marker, "nga-" followed by the future tense marker, "za-" and the stem of the verb. For example, the negative future tense of the verb "thula" (to be quiet) is "angezothula" for the subject in the singular noun class 1 and "angezothula" for the subject in the singular noun class 5.
+To negate a sentence in the future tense, we use the negative particle "a" before the auxiliary verb "za." The structure is as follows:
-Here is an example with the negative future tense:
+'''Subject + a + za + verb'''
+Let's look at some examples:
 {| class="wikitable"
 ! Zulu !! Pronunciation !! English
 |-
-| Angezothula  || ahn-geh-zoh-too-lah || He/She/It will not be quiet
+| Angizokufunda. || a-ngi-zo-ku-fun-da || I will not study.
 |-
-| Asizothula  || ah-see-zoh-too-lah || We will not be quiet
+| Azoyafika. || a-zo-ya-fi-ka || He will not arrive.
 |-
-| Namuhla asizothula  || nah-moo-hlah ah-see-zoh-too-lah || Today we will not be quiet
+| Asizokwamukela. || a-si-zo-kwa-mu-ke-la || We will not welcome.
+|-
+| Abazokhombisa. || a-ba-zo-khom-bi-sa || They will not show.
 |}
-As you can see from the table above, the negative marker "nga-" is added before the future tense marker "za-" to form the negative future tense.
+As you can see, the negative particle "a" appears before the auxiliary verb "za." This indicates the negation of the action or event described by the main verb.
+== Cultural Insight ==
+In Zulu culture, the future tense plays a significant role in expressing respect and politeness. When making future plans or commitments, it is important to use the future tense to show your intention and commitment to fulfill your promises. For example, if you want to invite someone to an event, you would say "Ngizokufunela kusho ukuthi uyofika?" (I will invite you, may I say you will come?). This shows respect and acknowledges that the person has the freedom to accept or decline the invitation.
+Zulu culture also emphasizes the importance of community and collective responsibility. When talking about future actions or events involving a group, it is common to use the plural form of the future tense. This reflects the communal nature of decision-making and the involvement of multiple individuals in shaping the future. For example, if a group of friends plans to go on a trip, they would say "Sizokwenda eThekwini" (We will go to Durban). This highlights the shared responsibility and unity within the group.
+== Practice Exercises ==
+Now, let's practice what we have learned. Translate the following sentences into Zulu using the future tense. The solutions will be provided after each exercise for you to check your answers.
+. She will cook dinner.
+. We will visit our grandparents.
+. They will learn how to dance.
+. I will not forget your birthday.
+. Will you come to the party?
+'''Solutions:'''
+. Uzokotheka isidlo samanzi.
+. Sizokubonisa izibhelu zethu.
+. Bazokufunda ukudansa.
+. Angizokhohlwa ubirthday bakho.
+. Uzoya kuya endhlanganweni?
 == Conclusion ==
-In this lesson, you learned about the future tense in Zulu. You learned how to form and use the future tense, including regular and irregular verbs, as well as negation. By incorporating cultural information and interesting facts, as well as a creative and human-like writing style, this lesson appeals to a variety of learning styles and keeps students engaged. With practice, you will become more comfortable using the future tense in your Zulu conversations and will be one step closer to achieving proficiency in the language.
+Congratulations! You have successfully learned how to form and use the future tense in Zulu. You now have the knowledge to express future plans, predictions, and intentions in Zulu. Remember to pay attention to the conjugation patterns of regular and irregular verbs, as well as the use of negation in the future tense. Keep practicing and incorporating the future tense into your conversations to become more fluent in Zulu.
-<span link>Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/Plural|Plural]] & [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]].</span>
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 ===Future Tense in isiZulu- Grammar - How to speak isiZulu - Beginner ...===
 <youtube>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_qoOf0U48E</youtube>
+==Sources==
+* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zulu_grammar Zulu grammar - Wikipedia]
+* [http://ilovelanguages.org/zulu_lesson15.php Zulu Lesson 15 - Future Tense and Weather Expressions]
+==Other Lessons==
+* [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]]
+* [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/Verbs|Verbs]]
+* [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
+* [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
+* [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/Conjunctions|Conjunctions]]
+* [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/Adverbs-of-manner|Adverbs of manner]]
+* [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]]
+* [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
+* [[Language/Zulu/Grammar/Adverbs-of-time|Adverbs of time]]
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