Future Tense in Czech: Talking about Plans, Dreams, and Ambitions

In Czech, the future tense is used to express actions or events that will happen in the future. It allows you to talk about your plans, dreams, ambitions, or any future action. In this guide, we will cover how to form and use the future tense in Czech.

Forming the Future Tense

To form the future tense in Czech, you need to use the verb "být" (to be) in the present tense and add the appropriate ending to it. Here is the conjugation of "být" in the present tense:

• Já (I): jsem (am)
• Ty (you singular): jsi (are)
• On/Ona/Ono (he/she/it): je (is)
• My (we): jsme (are)
• Vy (you plural): jste (are)
• Oni/Ony/Ona (they): jsou (are)

To form the future tense, add the following endings to the present tense forms of "být":

• Já: -budu
• Ty: -budeš
• On/Ona/Ono: -bude
• My: -budeme
• Vy: -budete
• Oni/Ony/Ona: -budou

For example, to say "I will travel," you would say "Já budu cestovat."

Using the Future Tense

1. Expressing Future Actions: Use the future tense when talking about actions that will happen in the future. For example:

   • "Zítra půjdu do kina." (Tomorrow, I will go to the cinema.)
   • "Budu se učit na zkoušku." (I will study for the exam.)

2. Making Plans: The future tense is perfect for expressing plans and intentions. For example:

   • "Příští týden budeme navštěvovat Prahu." (Next week, we will visit Prague.)
   • "Budeme se brzy ženit." (We will get married soon.)

3. Talking about Dreams and Ambitions: Use the future tense to talk about your dreams, aspirations, or long-term goals.

   • "Budu pracovat jako lékař." (I will work as a doctor.)
   • "Jeden den budu mít vlastní firmu." (One day, I will have my own company.)

4. Predicting Future Events: The future tense can also be used to make predictions or forecast future events. For example:

   • "Zítra bude pršet." (It will rain tomorrow.)
   • "Budou mít dobrý výsledek ve hře." (They will have a good result in the game.)

Grammar Tips

• When forming the future tense, pay attention to the verb endings to ensure correct conjugation.
• Keep in mind that Czech verbs have different forms for masculine, feminine, and neuter subjects. Make sure to use the appropriate verb form based on the subject of the sentence.

Congratulations! You now have a solid understanding of how to use the future tense in Czech to talk about your plans, dreams, and ambitions. Practice using the future tense in various contexts to become more comfortable with this important aspect of the Czech language.