Zukunftszeitliche Nebensätze (When, As Soon As, Before, After)
when, as soon as & Co.) benutzt du immer das Simple Present. So timest du zukünftige Ereignisse perfekt. Wenn du das drauf hast, bist du golden!
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
In English, we never use 'will' inside a time clause; we use the Present Simple instead.
- Use Present Simple after 'when', 'before', 'after', 'until', and 'as soon as'. Example: 'When I arrive...'
- Use 'will' or 'going to' in the main part of the sentence. Example: '...I will call you.'
- If the time clause comes first, use a comma. Example: 'Before I leave, I'll say goodbye.'
Overview
I will call you when I will get home gesendet und gespürt, dass etwas nicht ganz stimmt? Sie sind nicht allein. Ihr Gehirn denkt logisch: Hey, ich spreche über die Zukunft, also sollte ich will zweimal benutzen! Aber Englisch hat ein eigenartiges kleines Geheimnis.will-Falle zu tappen.How This Grammar Works
Zeitsatz ist der Bahnhof. Der Hauptsatz ist der ankommende Zug. Sie brauchen keine zwei Züge; Sie müssen nur wissen, wann der Bahnhof bereit ist.will-Teil übernimmt die schwere Arbeit für die Zukunft, während das Zeitwort die Abfolge regelt.as soon as) übergibt den Stab an die Gegenwart, die ihn dann an die Zukunft weitergibt. Wenn Sie versuchen, zwei Zukunftsstäbe gleichzeitig zu übergeben, stolpern alle.
Formation Pattern
when, as soon as, before, after oder until.
will.
will + Grundform des Verbs).
Conjugation Table
| Form | Example | Translation |
|---|---|---|
| --- | --- | --- |
| When + Present, Will + Verb | When I arrive, I will call you. |
Wenn ich ankomme, werde ich dich anrufen. |
| Will + Verb + As Soon As + Present | I will eat as soon as I finish. |
Ich werde essen, sobald ich fertig bin. |
| Before + Present, Will + Verb | Before she leaves, she will wave. |
Bevor sie geht, wird sie winken. |
| Until + Present, Will + Verb | I will wait until you come back. |
Ich werde warten, bis du zurückkommst. |
When To Use It
I’ll show you the view when we get to the top!Es ist auch der König der professionellen Zoom-Anrufe.
I’ll send the file as soon as the meeting ends.Verwenden Sie
as soon as, wenn Sie dringlich oder super-effizient klingen wollen. Verwenden Sie until, wenn Sie über ein Limit sprechen. "I won't stop gaming until I win this level." Es ist großartig für diese Late-Night-Sessions, bei denen man zu viel Koffein hatte und die Augen zucken.before und after, um eine klare Abfolge von Ereignissen zu zeigen. After I graduate, I’ll travel the world.(Oder zumindest zum Kühlschrank für einen Snack reisen). Diese Grammatik hilft Ihnen, Ihr zukünftiges Leben mit Präzision zu organisieren.
Common Mistakes
Doppel-Will.When I will see him, I will tell him.When I see him, I will tell him.-s für Subjekte in der dritten Person im Zeitsatz.As soon as he arrive, we will start.As soon as he arrives, we will start.until. In vielen Sprachen verwenden Menschen until, wenn sie by the time meinen. Wenn Sie sagen "I'll wait until 5:00, bedeutet das, dass Sie dort bleiben, bis die Uhr 5:00 schlägt. Wenn Sie sagenI'll finish until 5:00", klingt es so, als ob Sie ständig immer wieder fertig werden. Komisch, oder? Behalten Sie Ihr
until für kontinuierliches Warten oder ununterbrochene Handlungen.Contrast With Similar Patterns
if-Konditional? If impliziert Zweifel. "If I see him, I'll tell him" (Vielleicht sehe ich ihn nicht).When impliziert Gewissheit. "When I see him, I'll tell him(Ich weiß, dass ich ihn sehen werde). Es ist der Unterschied zwischen einemVielleicht
und einem Definitiv".When it rains, the grass gets wet.Das passiert jedes Mal. Aber unsere heutige B1-Regel gilt für ein bestimmtes zukünftiges Ereignis: "When it rains tomorrow, I'll stay inside."
going to vs. will. Sie können going to auch im Hauptsatz verwenden!Quick FAQ
Kann ich das Present Continuous im Zeitsatz verwenden?
Ja! Wenn die Handlung andauert. I'll call you while I'm walking home.
Ist as soon as förmlicher als when?
Nicht wirklich, es ist nur schneller. Es bedeutet sofort danach.
Kann ich shall anstelle von will verwenden?
Können Sie, aber Sie werden klingen, als wären Sie in einem Shakespeare-Stück. I shall text thee when the sun sets. Am besten bleiben Sie bei will oder 'll, es sei denn, Sie tragen einen Samtumhang.
Was ist, wenn ich über die Vergangenheit spreche?
Dann gilt diese Regel nicht. Dies ist strikt für die Zukunftsplanung. Für die Vergangenheit würden Sie das Past Simple in beiden Teilen verwenden: When I arrived, I called him.
Brauche ich immer ein Komma?
Nur wenn der when/as soon as/before-Teil den Satz beginnt. Wenn er in der Mitte steht, fungiert das Zeitwort wie der Kleber, also ist kein Komma-Kleber erforderlich!
Future Time Clause Structure
| Main Clause (Future) | Conjunction | Time Clause (Present) |
|---|---|---|
|
I will call you
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when
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I arrive.
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She is going to leave
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as soon as
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it stops raining.
|
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We will wait
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until
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he comes.
|
|
They'll be happy
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once
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they finish.
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I'll buy it
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before
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the shop closes.
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You'll feel better
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after
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you eat.
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Common Contractions in Main Clauses
| Full Form | Contraction | Example |
|---|---|---|
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I will
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I'll
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I'll tell you when I know.
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You will
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You'll
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You'll see when you get there.
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He will
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He'll
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He'll call after he lands.
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She will
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She'll
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She'll wait until you're ready.
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We will
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We'll
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We'll go as soon as it's time.
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They will
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They'll
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They'll leave before we arrive.
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Meanings
A grammar rule where the present simple tense is used to refer to future time after specific temporal conjunctions.
Immediate Sequence
Using 'as soon as' or 'once' to show one action happens immediately after another.
“As soon as the movie ends, we will go to dinner.”
“I'll tell him the news once he wakes up.”
General Future Timing
Using 'when' to indicate a certain event in the future.
“When I see her, I'll give her your message.”
“I'll be happy when the exams are over.”
Order of Events
Using 'before' and 'after' to establish a timeline for future actions.
“I'll finish this report before I go home.”
“After I graduate, I'm going to travel for a year.”
Duration and Deadlines
Using 'until' or 'till' to show an action continuing up to a specific future point.
“I'll wait here until you come back.”
“We won't start eating until everyone is here.”
Reference Table
| Zeitwort | Bedeutung | Verb in Zeitklausel | Verb in Hauptsatz |
|---|---|---|---|
|
When
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Zu dem Zeitpunkt, an dem
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
As soon as
|
Unmittelbar nachdem
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
Before
|
Vor dem Zeitpunkt, an dem
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
After
|
Nach dem Zeitpunkt, an dem
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
Until
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Bis zu dem Zeitpunkt, an dem
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
By the time
|
Spätestens zu dem Zeitpunkt
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
|
Once
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Sobald; wenn
|
Simple Present
|
Future (will/going to)
|
Formalitätsspektrum
I shall contact you immediately upon my arrival. (Communication)
I will call you when I arrive. (Communication)
I'll buzz ya when I'm there. (Communication)
I'll hit you up once I land. (Communication)
Zukunfts-Zeitklauseln: Dein Zukunftsplaner
Verbindungen
- When Zu dem Zeitpunkt, an dem
- As soon as Unmittelbar nachdem
- Before Vor dem Zeitpunkt, an dem
- After Nach dem Zeitpunkt, an dem
- Until Bis zu dem Zeitpunkt, an dem
Verb in Zeitklausel
- Simple Present z.B. 'arrives', 'finishes'
- Present Continuous z.B. 'am waiting', 'is studying'
Verb in Hauptsatz
- Future Simple 'will + verb'
- Be Going To 'am/is/are going to + verb'
- Imperative 'Do this!', 'Don't do that!'
When vs. If: Sicherheit vs. Möglichkeit
Einen Satz mit Zukunfts-Zeitklausel bilden
Möchtest du eine zukünftige Handlung + wann sie passiert, ausdrücken?
Steht die Zeitklausel zuerst?
Welche Zeitform für die *Zeitklausel* (nach When, As soon as, etc.)?
Welche Zeitform für den *Hauptsatz*?
Wo du Zukunfts-Zeitklauseln verwenden wirst
Planung
- • When I get paid, I'll buy new shoes.
- • After we eat, we'll watch a movie.
Anweisungen/Warnungen
- • Don't start until I say go.
- • Before you cross, look both ways.
Texten/Chatten
- • I'll text you as soon as I leave.
- • When you arrive, let me know.
Arbeit/Studium
- • Once I finish this essay, I'll relax.
- • By the time the meeting ends, I'll have sent the email.
Beispiele nach Niveau
I will call you when I arrive.
I will call you when I arrive.
Before I sleep, I drink water.
Before I sleep, I drink water.
We will eat after the movie.
We will eat after the movie.
When it is hot, I will go swimming.
When it is hot, I will go swimming.
As soon as I get home, I'll cook dinner.
As soon as I get home, I'll cook dinner.
I'm going to wait until the rain stops.
I'm going to wait until the rain stops.
Will you buy some milk when you go to the shop?
Will you buy some milk when you go to the shop?
After he finishes work, he'll meet us.
After he finishes work, he'll meet us.
I'll send you the document once I've checked it.
I'll send you the document once I've checked it.
By the time you get this letter, I'll be in Paris.
By the time you get this letter, I'll be in Paris.
We won't start the presentation until everyone is seated.
We won't start the presentation until everyone is seated.
I'll stay in this job until I find something better.
I'll stay in this job until I find something better.
I'll have finished the report by the time the meeting starts.
I'll have finished the report by the time the meeting starts.
As soon as the results are announced, we'll let you know.
As soon as the results are announced, we'll let you know.
I'm not leaving until I've spoken to the manager.
I'm not leaving until I've spoken to the manager.
Whenever you're ready, we can set off.
Whenever you're ready, we can set off.
The policy will remain in effect until such time as the board decides otherwise.
The policy will remain in effect until such time as the board decides otherwise.
Once the dust has settled, we'll be able to assess the damage.
Once the dust has settled, we'll be able to assess the damage.
I shall not rest until justice is served.
I shall not rest until justice is served.
After the merger is finalized, several departments will be restructured.
After the merger is finalized, several departments will be restructured.
Lest there be any confusion, I will clarify the terms before the contract is signed.
Lest there be any confusion, I will clarify the terms before the contract is signed.
The system will continue to fail until the underlying architecture is overhauled.
The system will continue to fail until the underlying architecture is overhauled.
Provided that the conditions are met, the grant will be issued once the audit concludes.
Provided that the conditions are met, the grant will be issued once the audit concludes.
I'll be long gone by the time they realize what has happened.
I'll be long gone by the time they realize what has happened.
Leicht verwechselbar
Learners use 'if' for certain events or 'when' for uncertain ones.
Learners use 'until' for a deadline and 'by the time' for a duration.
Learners forget that 'when' in a question *can* use 'will'.
Häufige Fehler
I will call you when I will arrive.
I will call you when I arrive.
Before I will go, I say goodbye.
Before I go, I will say goodbye.
When he come, we will eat.
When he comes, we will eat.
I wait until you will be ready.
I will wait until you are ready.
As soon as I will finish, I'll tell you.
As soon as I finish, I'll tell you.
I'm going to call you when I'm going to arrive.
I'm going to call you when I arrive.
After I will graduate, I will travel.
After I graduate, I will travel.
By the time you will get here, the food will be cold.
By the time you get here, the food will be cold.
I'll join you when I'll have finished.
I'll join you when I've finished.
Until it won't stop raining, we can't go.
Until it stops raining, we can't go.
I will stay here until he will have come.
I will stay here until he has come.
Satzmuster
I'll ___ as soon as I ___.
When it ___, we will ___.
By the time you ___, I'll have ___.
I won't ___ until I ___.
Real World Usage
I'll text u when I'm on the bus.
I will be able to start as soon as I complete my current project.
I'll pay when the food arrives.
The shuttle will leave after the last passenger boards.
I'll post the photos once I've edited them!
The agreement will terminate when the notice period ends.
Denk an 'If' für die Zeitform
Achte auf den Hauptsatz!
When you get home, you will call me.
Komma-Konsistenz
Höflichkeit beim Planen
Reihenfolge ist wichtig
Smart Tips
Check if one of them follows a word like 'when' or 'after'. If it does, delete that 'will'!
Swap 'when' for 'once' or 'as soon as'. It sounds more decisive.
Double-check for the 's' at the end of the verb in the time clause.
Remember: Time word at the start? Comma in the heart. Time word in the middle? No comma riddle.
Aussprache
Contraction Stress
In the main clause, the contracted 'll' is often very soft, almost disappearing.
Comma Pause
If the time clause is first, there is a slight rising intonation followed by a pause at the comma.
Rising-Falling
When I see him (rising), I'll tell him (falling).
Indicates the first part is a condition and the second is the result.
Einprägen
Eselsbrücke
W.A.B.A.U. (When, After, Before, As soon as, Until) — No 'will' in the WABAU zone!
Visuelle Assoziation
Imagine a 'Will' robot trying to enter a house labeled 'When'. The door is too small, so the robot has to take off its 'Will' armor and enter as a normal 'Present' person.
Rhyme
When and After, Before and Until, use the Present and drop the Will!
Story
A traveler is planning a trip. He says, 'I'll pack my bags (Future). When I finish (Present), I'll go to the airport (Future). As soon as the plane lands (Present), I'll be in Paris (Future).'
Word Web
Herausforderung
Write 3 things you will do tonight using 'when', 'after', and 'as soon as'. Check that none of those clauses have 'will'!
Kulturelle Hinweise
BrE speakers often use 'shall' in the main clause for a more formal or determined tone, but the time clause rule remains the same.
AmE speakers almost exclusively use 'will' or 'going to' and rarely use 'shall'.
Using 'as soon as' is preferred over 'when' to show efficiency and urgency in professional settings.
This structure stems from Old English, where the present tense was used for both present and future time.
Gesprächseinstiege
What will you do as soon as you finish work today?
Where will you go when you have your next vacation?
Will you stay in your current city until you retire?
What's the first thing you'll buy when you become a millionaire?
Tagebuch-Impulse
Häufige Fehler
Test Yourself
As soon as the movie ___, we'll order popcorn.
Find and fix the mistake:
I'm going to wait until she will call me back.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Cuando termine mi trabajo, iré al gimnasio.'
Answer starts with: ["W...
Score: /4
Ubungsaufgaben
8 exercisesI will call you when I ___ at the hotel.
As soon as she ___ (finish) the book, she will lend it to me.
Find and fix the mistake:
I'll wait here until you will come back.
I will leave the office. I will finish the report.
When the sun will set, it will get cold.
A: When are we leaving? B: We'll leave as soon as the taxi ___.
Pick the correct future time clause.
1. I'll be happy... 2. We'll go out... 3. I'll stay here...
Score: /8
Practice Bank
13 exercisesWe'll discuss the details after everyone ___ the proposal.
He's going to study until he will understand the concept.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Translate into English: 'No saldré hasta que termine de llover.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Match the connectors with their best description:
By the time the guests ___, we'll have prepared dinner.
After I will finish university, I am going to travel.
Choose the correct sentence:
Translate into English: 'Antes de que el jefe lo apruebe, no podemos empezar.'
Arrange these words into a sentence:
Please remember to mute your mic while you ___.
Match the beginning with the correct ending:
Score: /13
FAQ (8)
Only if 'when' is a question word, not a time conjunction. For example: 'When will you arrive?' is correct, but 'I'll call you when you arrive' is the rule for time clauses.
This rule only applies to the future. In the past, both clauses usually use the past tense: 'When I arrived, I called him.'
Grammatically, they are the same. Meaning-wise, 'as soon as' is much faster—it means 'immediately after'.
No. Just like 'will', 'going to' is generally avoided in the time clause. Use the Present Simple instead.
It's a way to simplify the sentence. Since the main clause already says 'will', the time clause doesn't need it to be understood as future.
Yes! The First Conditional ('If it rains, I will...') follows the exact same tense rule.
Yes, if you want to emphasize an ongoing action: 'I'll call you when I'm having lunch.' But Present Simple is much more common.
'Until' is for a continuous action (I'll wait until 5). 'By the time' is for a single event that happens before a deadline (By the time I arrive, the show will have started).
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
Needs Practice
Improving
Strong
Mastered
In Other Languages
Cuando + Subjunctive
English has no subjunctive requirement here.
Quand + Future
English forbids the future tense in the 'when' part.
Wenn + Present
German uses 'wenn' for both 'if' and 'when', which causes confusion in English.
Verb-ru + toki / Verb-tara
Japanese doesn't have a 'will' equivalent to misplace, so the error is less common.
Indama + Present
The word order and verb conjugation are the main hurdles.
...de shihou
Chinese speakers often forget the English future marker 'will' in the main clause.
Learning Path
Prerequisites
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