Learn how to use the future tense in Dutch with Dutch grammar exercises and explanations from The Dutch Online Academy. Let's get started!
There are three ways to talk about the future in Dutch. Let's start with the easiest one: by using present tense.
Just use present tense and say when it is going to happen (next year, soon, in 2025, tomorrow, etc). For example:
You see the conjugated verb (moet) is in present tense. We just add "morgen" to make clear it is tomorrow.
Other examples:
Just use gaan and an infinitive verb. You can combine it with a time indication.
There are three ways to use zullen.
By starting the sentence with zullen you form a suggestion, like you would with shall in English.
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Does gaan send the infinirve to the end like zullen does? E.g which one is right: 1. Ik ga met papa fietsen. 2. Ik ga fietsen met papa. Or are they both right and mean dif things?
Yes, "gaan" is an auxiliary verb and causes the other verbs to go to the end. That's the "textbook explanation", but in reality, you'll often have more options. Both your sentences are correct. Parts of the sentence that start with a preposition (met papa) are usually flexible and can be put at the end. There are many variations when it comes to word order, but the formula Subject + Conjugated verb + Rest + Rest of verbs is always correct.
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