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Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/scottish-gaelic Scottish Gaelic] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn about the future tense in Scottish Gaelic. We will look at how to form the future tense, as well as some examples of how it is used. __TOC__


The future tense in Scottish Gaelic is formed by adding the suffix -idh or -eidh to the verb stem. This suffix is added to the end of the verb stem, and the verb stem is the part of the verb that remains after all other endings have been removed. For example, the verb stem of the verb "to write" is sgrìobh-. To form the future tense of this verb, the suffix -idh or -eidh is added to the end of the verb stem, giving us sgrìobh-idh or sgrìobh-eidh.  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/scottish-gaelic Scottish Gaelic] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will be exploring the future tense in Scottish Gaelic. The future tense is used to describe events or actions that will take place at some point in the future.


The suffix -idh is used when the verb stem ends in a consonant, while the suffix -eidh is used when the verb stem ends in a vowel. For example, the verb stem of the verb "to speak" is labh- and since it ends in a consonant, the suffix -idh is used to form the future tense, giving us labh-idh. The verb stem of the verb "to eat" is ith- and since it ends in a vowel, the suffix -eidh is used to form the future tense, giving us ith-eidh.
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The future tense can be used to talk about things that will happen in the future. For example, if you want to say "I will go", you would say "Thèid mi". If you want to say "We will eat", you would say "Itheamaid".


The future tense can also be used to talk about things that are likely to happen in the future. For example, if you want to say "I will probably go", you would say "Thèid mi a bhith a' dol". If you want to say "We will probably eat", you would say "Itheamaid a bhith a' ithe".  
<span link>After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] & [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]].</span>
== Formation of the Future Tense ==


Here are some examples of the future tense in action:  
The future tense is formed by adding the particle "rachaidh" after the verb. For example, the verb "can" in the future tense is "canaidh rachaidh." It is important to note that the root of the verb in the future tense does not change. For example, "can" remains as "can" and does not become "canaidh."
 
Here are some examples of the future tense:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Scottish Gaelic !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Scottish Gaelic !! Pronunciation !! English Translation
| Canaidh rachaidh mi gu Ameireaga || [kanəj ˈraxɪ mj ɡu ˌaməˈɾɛkə]|| I will sing to America
|-
|-
| Thèid mi || /heːdʲ mi/ || I will go
| Gheibh sinn sin-san amharc || [ɣev ʃɪɲ ʃɪn s̪in ˈavark] || We will get to see it
|-
|-
| Itheamaid || /iəhəmədʲ/ || We will eat
| Bidh mi ag obair airson an ath sheachdain || [piəj mi ak ˈopir ˈaːrʃon an a h ˈʃaxtɛn] || I will be working next week
|}
 
== Future Tense Negative ==
 
To form the negative future tense, the particle "cha" is inserted before the future tense verb. For example, "will not" in Scottish Gaelic is "cha rachaidh."
 
Here are some examples of the negative future tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Scottish Gaelic !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Labhaidh sinn || /ləvədʲ ʃin/ || We will speak
| Cha dean mi sin || [xa ʤɛn mi ʃɪn] || I will not do that
|-
|-
| Sgrìobhaidh e || /skriːvədʲ ɛ/ || He will write
| Cha bhith sinn a' dol ann amadan || [xa viːtʃ ʃɪn ə t̪ɔl an ˈamadan] || We will not go like fools
|-
|-
| Bheir iad || /vɛrʲ ɪəd/ || They will bring
| Cha bhi Seumas a'fuireach ann an Inbhir Nis || [xadʒ vi ˈʃeːməs a fyˈrʲɛx an an ˈinɪɾ nɪʃ] || Seumas will not stay in Inverness
|}
|}


As you can see, the future tense in Scottish Gaelic is quite straightforward. Just remember to add the suffix -idh or -eidh to the end of the verb stem, depending on whether the verb stem ends in a consonant or a vowel.  
== Use of the Future Tense ==
 
The future tense is used to refer to events or actions that will happen in the future. It can also be used to express a strong intention or promise to do something. For example, "I will learn Scottish Gaelic" indicates a strong intention to learn the language.
 
Here are some additional examples of the future tense in use:
 
* Person 1: Tha mi a' smaoineachadh mun àite sin. <i>(I am thinking about that place.)</i>
* Person 2: An tèid sinn a-mach air an deidhinn? <i>(Will we go out there?)</i>
* Person 1: Bidh sinn a' tilleadh dhachaigh a dh'oilthigh gu h-iomlan. <i>(We will return home to university entirely.)</i>
 
== Exercises ==
 
1. Translate the following sentences to Scottish Gaelic:
 
* I will go to the shop tomorrow.
* We will not eat meat tonight.
* She will see her family in two weeks.
 
2. Translate the following sentences to English:
 
* Canaidh rachaidh sinn anns a' mhàireach.
* Cha bhi mi a' dol gu Tiriodh.
* Bidh a' chù ag ithe an t-seòmar.
 
== Tips ==
 
To improve your [[Language/Scottish-gaelic|Scottish Gaelic]] [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar|Grammar]], you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=44 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/scottish-gaelic/question questions]!
 
Do not hesitate to use online resources such as [https://learngaelic.scot/ LearnGaelic] to further your understanding of the future tense.
 
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scottish_Gaelic Scottish Gaelic - Wikipedia]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grammar_of_Scottish_Gaelic Grammar of Scottish Gaelic - Wikipedia]


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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/How-to-Use-Have|How to Use Have]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Personal-pronouns|Personal pronouns]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Personal-pronouns|Personal pronouns]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Scottish-gaelic/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]


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Scottish Gaelic Grammar - Future Tense

Hi Scottish Gaelic learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will be exploring the future tense in Scottish Gaelic. The future tense is used to describe events or actions that will take place at some point in the future.


After mastering this lesson, these related pages might interest you: Pronouns & Conditional Mood.

Formation of the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

The future tense is formed by adding the particle "rachaidh" after the verb. For example, the verb "can" in the future tense is "canaidh rachaidh." It is important to note that the root of the verb in the future tense does not change. For example, "can" remains as "can" and does not become "canaidh."

Here are some examples of the future tense:

Scottish Gaelic Pronunciation English
Canaidh rachaidh mi gu Ameireaga [kanəj ˈraxɪ mj ɡu ˌaməˈɾɛkə] I will sing to America
Gheibh sinn sin-san amharc [ɣev ʃɪɲ ʃɪn s̪in ˈavark] We will get to see it
Bidh mi ag obair airson an ath sheachdain [piəj mi ak ˈopir ˈaːrʃon an a h ˈʃaxtɛn] I will be working next week

Future Tense Negative[edit | edit source]

To form the negative future tense, the particle "cha" is inserted before the future tense verb. For example, "will not" in Scottish Gaelic is "cha rachaidh."

Here are some examples of the negative future tense:

Scottish Gaelic Pronunciation English
Cha dean mi sin [xa ʤɛn mi ʃɪn] I will not do that
Cha bhith sinn a' dol ann amadan [xa viːtʃ ʃɪn ə t̪ɔl an ˈamadan] We will not go like fools
Cha bhi Seumas a'fuireach ann an Inbhir Nis [xadʒ vi ˈʃeːməs a fyˈrʲɛx an an ˈinɪɾ nɪʃ] Seumas will not stay in Inverness

Use of the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

The future tense is used to refer to events or actions that will happen in the future. It can also be used to express a strong intention or promise to do something. For example, "I will learn Scottish Gaelic" indicates a strong intention to learn the language.

Here are some additional examples of the future tense in use:

  • Person 1: Tha mi a' smaoineachadh mun àite sin. (I am thinking about that place.)
  • Person 2: An tèid sinn a-mach air an deidhinn? (Will we go out there?)
  • Person 1: Bidh sinn a' tilleadh dhachaigh a dh'oilthigh gu h-iomlan. (We will return home to university entirely.)

Exercises[edit | edit source]

1. Translate the following sentences to Scottish Gaelic:

  • I will go to the shop tomorrow.
  • We will not eat meat tonight.
  • She will see her family in two weeks.

2. Translate the following sentences to English:

  • Canaidh rachaidh sinn anns a' mhàireach.
  • Cha bhi mi a' dol gu Tiriodh.
  • Bidh a' chù ag ithe an t-seòmar.

Tips[edit | edit source]

To improve your Scottish Gaelic Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Do not hesitate to use online resources such as LearnGaelic to further your understanding of the future tense.

Sources[edit | edit source]

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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