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Basic German verbs: Conjugation of the verbs in the future tense

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20.7. Basic German Verbs: Future Verb Conjugation

The German language, like any other, has a complex grammatical structure that includes verb conjugation. In this chapter, we will focus on the conjugation of verbs in the future tense, an essential part of effective communication in German.

Concept of Future Tense

In German, the future tense is used to express actions that will happen sometime after the present. There are two forms of the future in German: Futur I and Futur II. Futur I is used to express intentions or predictions, while Futur II is used to express actions that will be completed in the future.

Verb Conjugation in the Future

The conjugation of future tense verbs in German is quite straightforward. To form Futur I, we use the auxiliary verb "werden" in the present tense and the infinitive of the main verb. For Futur II, we use "werden" in the present tense, the past participle of the main verb and the infinitive of "haben" or "sein".

Futur I

Here are the conjugations of the auxiliary verb "werden" in Futur I:

Ich werde - I will
Du wirst - You go
Er/sie/es wird - He/she/it will
Wir werden - We will
Ihr werdet - You go
Sie/sie werden - They/they will

For example, to say "I'm going to eat" in German, we would say "Ich werde essen".

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Futur II

Here are the conjugations of the auxiliary verb "werden" in Futur II:

Ich werde ... haben/sein - I will have/will be...
Du wirst ... haben/sein - Thou shalt have/be...
Er/sie/es wird ... haben/sein - He/she/it will/will be...
Wir werden ... haben/sein - We will have/will be...
Ihr werdet ... haben/sein - You shall have/be...
Sie/sie werden ... haben/sein - They/they will have/will be...

For example, to say "I will have eaten" in German, we would say "Ich werde gegessen haben".

Basic Verbs in German

Here are some basic German verbs and their conjugations in Futur I and Futur II:

Essen (to eat): Ich werde essen (Futur I), Ich werde gegessen haben (Futur II)
Trinken (to drink): Ich werde trinken (Futur I), Ich werde getrunken haben (Futur II)
Schlafen (sleep): Ich werde schlafen (Futur I), Ich werde geschlafen haben (Futur II)

Practicing the conjugation of future tense is essential to becoming fluent in German. Remember, practice makes perfect, so keep practicing these conjugations until they become second nature to you.

Conclusion

The German future tense conjugation may seem complicated at first, but with practice and patience, you will become proficient. Remember that the key to mastery is constant practice. Keep challenging yourself and soon you'll be conjugating future tense with ease.

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_Which of the following statements about the conjugation of future tense verbs in German is true?

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The correct statement is Option 3. In German, to form Futur II, "werden" in the present tense is used along with the past participle of the main verb and the infinitive of "haben" or "sein". This combination is used to express actions that will be completed in the future, aligning with the explanation in the given text.