Understanding the Future Tense in Hungarian
In Hungarian, the future tense is used to talk about actions that will happen later. This tense helps us express what we plan to do or what we think will occur in the future.
How to Form the Future Tense
To form the future tense in Hungarian, we often use the auxiliary verb 'fog' followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. The auxiliary verb 'fog' changes according to the subject of the sentence.
Important Points
- The auxiliary verb 'fog' is used for all persons in the future tense.
- The main verb remains in its infinitive form.
- The subject determines the form of 'fog' used.
Important Points
- 'Én fogok' for 'I will'
- 'Te fogsz' for 'You (singular) will'
- 'Ő fog' for 'He/She/It will'
- 'Mi fogunk' for 'We will'
- 'Ti fogtok' for 'You (plural) will'
- 'Ők fognak' for 'They will'
Examples
- Én fogok játszani. (I will play.)
- Te fogsz tanulni. (You will study.)
- Ő fog futni. (He/She will run.)
Using Time Expressions with Future Tense
Time expressions help us specify when the future action will take place. Common time expressions include 'holnap' (tomorrow), 'jövő héten' (next week), and 'jövő hónapban' (next month).
Examples
- Holnap fogok olvasni. (I will read tomorrow.)
- Jövő héten fogunk kirándulni. (We will go on a trip next week.)
- Jövő hónapban fognak építeni. (They will build next month.)
Important Points to Remember
Important Points
- The future tense is about actions that will happen.
- The verb 'fog' helps us talk about the future.
- Keep the main verb in its infinitive form.