Understanding the Future Simple Tense in Estonian
The Future Simple Tense in Estonian is used to talk about actions that will happen in the future. It is like saying 'I will do something' in English. Let's learn how to use it!
Important Points
- In Estonian, there is no special verb form for the future tense.
- Instead, the present tense is used with a future time expression.
- Common future time expressions include 'homme' (tomorrow), 'järgmisel nädalal' (next week), and 'tulevikus' (in the future).
- The context of the sentence helps to understand that the action is in the future.
To talk about the future in Estonian, you simply use the present tense of the verb and add a word that shows it's about the future. For example, 'Ma lähen homme' means 'I will go tomorrow.'
Examples
- Ma lähen homme kooli.
- Ta õpib järgmisel nädalal eesti keelt.
- Nad söövad õhtul restoranis.
Remember, we use words like 'homme' or 'järgmisel nädalal' to show that we are talking about the future. The verb stays in the present tense form.
Important Points
- Use the present tense form of the verb.
- Add a future time expression to show the action is in the future.
- Understand the context to know the action is in the future.