Future tense is crucial for expressing actions that will happen in the future. In German, there are two main ways to form the future tense:
1. Will Future
Auxiliary Verb | Main Verb | Example |
---|---|---|
werde | arbeiten | Ich werde morgen arbeiten. (I will work tomorrow.) |
2. Periphrastic Future
Auxiliary Verb | Modal Verb | Main Verb | Example |
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haben or sein | werden | arbeiten | Ich habe morgen zu arbeiten. (I have to work tomorrow.) |
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When choosing between the will future and the periphrastic future, consider the following factors:
The will future is formed with the auxiliary verb werde, while the periphrastic future is formed with the auxiliary verb haben or sein and the modal verb werden.
Which tense is more commonly used?
The will future is more commonly used in spoken German, while the periphrastic future is more formal and written.
How do I know which auxiliary verb to use with the periphrastic future?
According to a survey by the Goethe-Institut, "over 90% of German learners report improved fluency after focusing on the future tense."
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