The full simple future
The simple future uses -šu, -si, -s, -sim, -siet or -sit, and -s. With : . We use -siet consistently in this course.
For : . Add for negative future: . Common forms are , I will go; , I will come; , I will travel.
A present plus a future time can describe a firm plan: . Earlier is a travel chunk. The full future is productive from this module.
| Form | Example | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| I will be at home. | ||
| I will be at home. | ||
| You will be at home, familiar. | ||
| You will be at home, familiar. | ||
| He will be at home. | ||
| He will be at home. | ||
| We will be at home. | ||
| We will be at home. | ||
| You will be at home, polite. | ||
| You will be at home, polite. | ||
| They will be at home. | ||
| They will be at home. | ||
| I will not be at home. | ||
| I will not be at home. | ||
| You will not be at home, polite. | ||
| You will not be at home, polite. | ||
Es būšu mājās.I will be at home.
Tu būsi mājās.You will be at home, familiar.
Viņš būs mājās.He will be at home.
Mēs būsim mājās.We will be at home.
Jūs būsiet mājās.You will be at home, polite.
Viņi būs mājās.They will be at home.
Es nebūšu mājās.I will not be at home.
Jūs nebūsiet mājās.You will not be at home, polite.
The future tense describes a planned or predicted later action.
Practice 1/6 · Finding words
Notice the useful pattern
Tap the form practised in this unit.
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I will be at home.
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You will be at home, familiar.
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He will be at home.
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We will be at home.
Practice 2/6 · The right form
Choose the form
Use the English meaning and the pattern in this unit.
Es mājās.
I will be at home.
Tu mājās.
You will be at home, familiar.
Viņš mājās.
He will be at home.
Mēs mājās.
We will be at home.
Jūs mājās.
You will be at home, polite.
Viņi mājās.
They will be at home.
Es mājās.
I will not be at home.
Jūs mājās.
You will not be at home, polite.
Practice 3/6 · Fill the gaps
Complete the messages
Fill the gaps with the words from the box.
Viņš mājās.
He will be at home.
Mēs mājās.
We will be at home.
Jūs mājās.
You will be at home, polite.
Viņi mājās.
They will be at home.
Es mājās.
I will not be at home.
Jūs mājās.
You will not be at home, polite.
Practice 4/6 · Building sentences
Build a sentence
Put the words in order.
I will be at home.
You will be at home, familiar.
He will be at home.
We will be at home.
You will be at home, polite.
They will be at home.
Practice 5/6 · In situations
What would you say?
Choose the right words for the situation.
I will be at home.
You say:
Use the meaning and Latvian pattern explained in this unit.
I will be at home.
You say:
Use the meaning and Latvian pattern explained in this unit.
You will be at home, familiar.
You say:
Use the meaning and Latvian pattern explained in this unit.
You will be at home, familiar.
You say:
Use the meaning and Latvian pattern explained in this unit.
He will be at home.
You say:
Use the meaning and Latvian pattern explained in this unit.
He will be at home.
You say:
Use the meaning and Latvian pattern explained in this unit.
We will be at home.
You say:
Use the meaning and Latvian pattern explained in this unit.
We will be at home.
You say:
Use the meaning and Latvian pattern explained in this unit.
Practice 6/6 · Matching
Connect messages and meanings
Match the pairs.
Unit complete
