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Introduction[edit | edit source]

Welcome to the lesson on the future tense in Serbian verbs! In this lesson, we will explore how to express future actions and events in Serbian. Understanding the future tense is crucial for effective communication in Serbian, as it allows us to talk about upcoming plans, intentions, and predictions. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to form and use the future tense in Serbian.

The future tense is an essential aspect of Serbian grammar, and it plays a significant role in everyday conversations. In this lesson, we will dive deep into the intricacies of the future tense, providing you with clear explanations, numerous examples, and engaging exercises to help you grasp the concept fully. So let's get started!

Forming the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

To form the future tense in Serbian, we generally use the auxiliary verb "će" (will) followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. The auxiliary verb "će" remains the same regardless of the subject, while the main verb takes its infinitive form without any changes. Let's take a look at some examples:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
Ja ćeš putovati.	Ya chehsh poo-toh-va-tee	I will travel.
Ti ćeš učiti.	Tee chehsh oo-chee-tee	You will study.
On/Ona/Ono će jesti.	On/Ona/Ono cheh yeh-stee	He/She/It will eat.
Mi ćemo plesati.	Mee cheh-moh pleh-sa-tee	We will dance.
Vi ćete raditi.	Vee cheh-teh rah-dee-tee	You will work.
Oni/One/Ona će spavati.	Oh-nee/Oh-neh/Oh-na cheh spah-va-tee	They will sleep.

As you can see from the examples above, the auxiliary verb "će" does not change regardless of the subject. Only the main verb takes the infinitive form. This structure is quite straightforward and consistent in Serbian, making it relatively easy to form the future tense.

Usage of the Future Tense[edit | edit source]

1. Expressing Future Actions: The most common use of the future tense is to express actions or events that will happen in the future. Whether it's making plans, talking about future arrangements, or predicting future outcomes, the future tense allows us to convey these ideas effectively. Here are some examples:

Sutra ću ići na fakultet. (Tomorrow, I will go to university.)
Sledeće nedelje ćemo posetiti prijatelje. (Next week, we will visit our friends.)
Za deset godina ćete biti uspešni. (In ten years, you will be successful.)

2. Making Predictions: The future tense is also used to make predictions or express assumptions about future events. By using the future tense, we can indicate that something is likely to happen based on current circumstances or logical reasoning. Here are a few examples:

Verujem da će biti lepo vreme sutra. (I believe that the weather will be nice tomorrow.)
Mislim da će ona postati poznata glumica. (I think she will become a famous actress.)
Ako budeš učio redovno, sigurno ćeš položiti ispit. (If you study regularly, you will surely pass the exam.)

Cultural Insights[edit | edit source]

The usage of the future tense in Serbian is pretty standard and does not vary significantly across different regions. However, it is worth mentioning that the future tense is often used in the context of making plans and arrangements in Serbian culture. Serbians value punctuality and reliability, and it is common to discuss future events and commitments using the future tense. Additionally, the future tense is frequently used in Serbian literature, poetry, and songs to evoke a sense of anticipation and to express hopes and dreams.

One interesting cultural fact related to the future tense is the Serbian tradition of predicting the future using coffee grounds. This practice, known as "tasseography" or "kafomanija," involves interpreting patterns formed by coffee grounds left in a cup after drinking. It is believed that the shapes and symbols can reveal insights into a person's future. While not directly related to the grammar of the future tense, it showcases the cultural fascination with the concept of the future in Serbian society.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now it's time to put your knowledge of the future tense into practice! Complete the following exercises to reinforce what you have learned:

Exercise 1: Form the future tense for the following verbs: 1. go - ____ 2. eat - ____ 3. study - ____ 4. work - ____ 5. sleep - ____

Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Serbian using the future tense: 1. I will learn Serbian. 2. They will visit Belgrade next year. 3. Will you come to the party tomorrow? 4. We will have a great time at the concert. 5. She will read that book.

Exercise 3: Write three sentences in Serbian using the future tense to make predictions about the future.

Solutions: Exercise 1: 1. ići 2. jesti 3. učiti 4. raditi 5. spavati

Exercise 2: 1. Učiću srpski jezik. 2. Oni će posetiti Beograd sledeće godine. 3. Hoćeš li doći na žurku sutra? 4. Provešćemo se sjajno na koncertu. 5. Ona će pročitati tu knjigu.

Exercise 3: (Sample answers) 1. Sledeće godine će biti mnogo putovanja. 2. Verujem da će uspešno završiti fakultet. 3. Za pet godina će živeti u inostranstvu.

Take your time to complete the exercises, and don't hesitate to review the explanations and examples if needed.

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

Course Presentation

Introduction to Serbian Grammar

Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary

Introduction to Serbian Culture

Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns

Shopping

Sports and Recreation

Adjectives: Declension

Jobs and Professions

Literature and Poetry

Verbs: Conditional

Entertainment and Media

Art and Artists

Videos[edit | edit source]

Serbian Verbs for Beginners | Present, Future and Past Tense ...[edit | edit source]

Serbian Lesson 24 - 100 most common Serbian verbs Learn ...[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+== Introduction ==
-As a Serbian language teacher who has been teaching for 20 years, I'm excited to continue with our beginner course and introduce you to the future tense in Serbian verbs. Learning the future tense is a crucial part of mastering the language, as it will allow you to talk about things that haven't happened yet. In this lesson, we'll explore how to form the future tense and when to use it. So, let's dive in!
+Welcome to the lesson on the future tense in Serbian verbs! In this lesson, we will explore how to express future actions and events in Serbian. Understanding the future tense is crucial for effective communication in Serbian, as it allows us to talk about upcoming plans, intentions, and predictions. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid understanding of how to form and use the future tense in Serbian.
+The future tense is an essential aspect of Serbian grammar, and it plays a significant role in everyday conversations. In this lesson, we will dive deep into the intricacies of the future tense, providing you with clear explanations, numerous examples, and engaging exercises to help you grasp the concept fully. So let's get started!
-<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Nouns:-Gender-and-Number|Nouns: Gender and Number]] & [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Past-Tense|Past Tense]].</span>
-== The Future Tense in Serbian ==
-In Serbian, the future tense is used to talk about future actions. To form the future tense in Serbian, we use the auxiliary verb "će" (pronounced 'cheh') meaning "will" followed by the main verb in the infinitive form.
+== Forming the Future Tense ==
-Here is an example:
+To form the future tense in Serbian, we generally use the auxiliary verb "će" (will) followed by the infinitive form of the main verb. The auxiliary verb "će" remains the same regardless of the subject, while the main verb takes its infinitive form without any changes. Let's take a look at some examples:
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 |-
-| Ја ћу писати || ya chuu pee-sa-tee || I will write
+| Ja ćeš putovati. || Ya chehsh poo-toh-va-tee || I will travel.
+|-
+| Ti ćeš učiti. || Tee chehsh oo-chee-tee || You will study.
+|-
+| On/Ona/Ono će jesti. || On/Ona/Ono cheh yeh-stee || He/She/It will eat.
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-| Ти ћеш читати || tee chesh chee-ta-tee || You will read
+| Mi ćemo plesati. || Mee cheh-moh pleh-sa-tee || We will dance.
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-| Он ће говорити || on cheh go-vo-ree-tee || He will speak
+| Vi ćete raditi. || Vee cheh-teh rah-dee-tee || You will work.
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-| Она ће пети || o-na cheh peh-tee || She will sing
+| Oni/One/Ona će spavati. || Oh-nee/Oh-neh/Oh-na cheh spah-va-tee || They will sleep.
 |}
-It's important to note that the auxiliary verb "će" changes depending on the subject of the sentence:
+As you can see from the examples above, the auxiliary verb "će" does not change regardless of the subject. Only the main verb takes the infinitive form. This structure is quite straightforward and consistent in Serbian, making it relatively easy to form the future tense.
+== Usage of the Future Tense ==
-{| class="wikitable"
+. Expressing Future Actions: The most common use of the future tense is to express actions or events that will happen in the future. Whether it's making plans, talking about future arrangements, or predicting future outcomes, the future tense allows us to convey these ideas effectively. Here are some examples:
-! Person !! Auxiliary Verb
-|-
-| Ја || ћу
-|-
-| Ти || ћеш
-|-
-| Он / Она / Оно || ће
-|-
-| Ми || ћемо
-|-
-| Ви || ћете
-|-
-| Они / Оне / Она || ће
-|}
-This table shows us how to adjust the auxiliary verb "će" to correspond with the subject of the sentence. We'll examine this further in the following paragraphs.
+* Sutra ću ići na fakultet. (Tomorrow, I will go to university.)
+* Sledeće nedelje ćemo posetiti prijatelje. (Next week, we will visit our friends.)
+* Za deset godina ćete biti uspešni. (In ten years, you will be successful.)
-== How to Use the Future Tense in Serbian ==
+. Making Predictions: The future tense is also used to make predictions or express assumptions about future events. By using the future tense, we can indicate that something is likely to happen based on current circumstances or logical reasoning. Here are a few examples:
-The future tense in Serbian is used to talk about events that will happen in the future. In other words, it's used to express actions that haven't taken place yet. You can use the future tense in various ways, including:
+* Verujem da će biti lepo vreme sutra. (I believe that the weather will be nice tomorrow.)
+* Mislim da će ona postati poznata glumica. (I think she will become a famous actress.)
+* Ako budeš učio redovno, sigurno ćeš položiti ispit. (If you study regularly, you will surely pass the exam.)
-. To talk about future events:
-* Сутра ћу путовати за Београд. (Sutra ću putovati za Beograd.) - Tomorrow I will travel to Belgrade.
+== Cultural Insights ==
-* Ово лето ћу провести на мору. (Ovo leto ću provesti na moru.) - This summer I will spend at the seaside.
-. To make predictions:
+The usage of the future tense in Serbian is pretty standard and does not vary significantly across different regions. However, it is worth mentioning that the future tense is often used in the context of making plans and arrangements in Serbian culture. Serbians value punctuality and reliability, and it is common to discuss future events and commitments using the future tense. Additionally, the future tense is frequently used in Serbian literature, poetry, and songs to evoke a sense of anticipation and to express hopes and dreams.
-* Данас ће бити топло. (Danas će biti toplo.) - Today it will be warm.
+One interesting cultural fact related to the future tense is the Serbian tradition of predicting the future using coffee grounds. This practice, known as "tasseography" or "kafomanija," involves interpreting patterns formed by coffee grounds left in a cup after drinking. It is believed that the shapes and symbols can reveal insights into a person's future. While not directly related to the grammar of the future tense, it showcases the cultural fascination with the concept of the future in Serbian society.
-* Мислим да ће добити проверу. (Mislim da će dobiti proveru.) - I think he/she will pass the test.
-. To express willingness or intention:
-* Желим да учим српски језик. Следећи месец ћу почети. (Želim da učim srpski jezik. Sledeći mesec ću početi.) - I want to learn Serbian. Next month I will start.
+== Exercises ==
-* Хоћу да га видим. (Hoću da ga vidim.) - I want to see him.
-== Irregular Verbs in the Future Tense ==
+Now it's time to put your knowledge of the future tense into practice! Complete the following exercises to reinforce what you have learned:
-The good news is that the future tense is quite straightforward in Serbian. However, there are some irregular verbs that you'll need to memorize. These verbs don't follow the traditional rule of adding "će" to the infinitive form of the verb, such as "ići" (to go), "hteti" (to want), "moći" (can), "znati" (to know) and "dopasti" (to like). Here are some examples:
+Exercise 1: Form the future tense for the following verbs:
+. go - ____
+. eat - ____
+. study - ____
+. work - ____
+. sleep - ____
-* Ићи - ићу (ići - ću) - I will go
+Exercise 2: Translate the following sentences into Serbian using the future tense:
-* Хтети - хоћу (hteti - hoću) - I will want
+. I will learn Serbian.
-* Моћи - моћи ћу (moći - moći ću) - I will be able to
+. They will visit Belgrade next year.
-* Знати - знаћу (znati - znaću) - I will know
+. Will you come to the party tomorrow?
-* Допасти - допаћу (dopasti - dopaću) - I will like
+. We will have a great time at the concert.
+. She will read that book.
-Keep in mind that with irregular verbs, the auxiliary verb "će" changes to match the first letter of the verb in the infinitive form. For example, with the verb "hteti," the "će" changes to "hoću" because "h" is the first letter of the verb.
+Exercise 3: Write three sentences in Serbian using the future tense to make predictions about the future.
-== Conclusion ==
+Solutions:
+Exercise 1:
+. ići
+. jesti
+. učiti
+. raditi
+. spavati
-Congratulations, you've made it to the end of the lesson! In this lesson, we've covered the future tense in Serbian verbs, including how to form it, how to use it, and some irregular verbs that you'll need to memorize. By mastering the future tense, you'll be able to express future actions, talk about your intentions, and make predictions in Serbian.
+Exercise 2:
+. Učiću srpski jezik.
+. Oni će posetiti Beograd sledeće godine.
+. Hoćeš li doći na žurku sutra?
+. Provešćemo se sjajno na koncertu.
+. Ona će pročitati tu knjigu.
-Remember, practice makes perfect! As with any new language concept, the more you practice, the more comfortable you'll become. Срећно! (Srećno!) - Good luck!
+Exercise 3: (Sample answers)
+. Sledeće godine će biti mnogo putovanja.
+. Verujem da će uspešno završiti fakultet.
+. Za pet godina će živeti u inostranstvu.
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+Take your time to complete the exercises, and don't hesitate to review the explanations and examples if needed.
-==Sources==
-* [https://serbonika.com/blog/serbian-language/future-tense-in-serbian-and-croatian/ All Shapes of the Future Tense in Serbian and Croatian Language ...]
-* [https://belgradelanguageschool.com/the-future-tense-in-serbian-easily-explained/ The Future Tense In Serbian: Easily Explained | Belgrade Language ...]
-* [http://www.studyserbian.com/proba/grammar/werb_tense_pdf/serbian-future-tense.pdf THE SERBIAN FUTURE TENSE (BUDUĆE VREME)]
-<span link>Well done on mastering this lesson! Don't miss these related pages to expand your knowledge: [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Past-Participle-in-Serbian|Past Participle in Serbian]] & [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]].</span>
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+==Sources==
+* [https://serbonika.com/blog/serbian-language/future-tense-in-serbian-and-croatian/ All Shapes of the Future Tense in Serbian and Croatian Language ...]
+* [https://belgradelanguageschool.com/the-future-tense-in-serbian-easily-explained/ The Future Tense In Serbian: Easily Explained | Belgrade Language ...]
+* [http://www.studyserbian.com/proba/grammar/werb_tense_pdf/serbian-future-tense.pdf THE SERBIAN FUTURE TENSE (BUDUĆE VREME)]
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