Future Intentions
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
To express future intentions in Kannada, use the infinitive verb form followed by the auxiliary 'beku' or the future tense marker.
- Use the infinitive (verb + 'lu') + 'iddeene' for planned actions: 'naanu hogalu iddeene' (I intend to go).
- Use the future tense suffix '-uvenu/-uvenu' for simple future intentions: 'naanu baruttene' (I will come).
- For strong desire/intent, use the infinitive + 'beku': 'naanu oodabeku' (I want/need to study).
Meanings
This grammar expresses a speaker's intention, plan, or desire to perform an action in the future.
Planned Intention
Expressing a concrete plan that is already decided.
“naanu naale oota maadalu iddeene.”
“avaru illi baralu iddaare.”
Desire/Need
Expressing a strong intention based on necessity or wish.
“naanu kannada kalibeku.”
“avaru ivattu kelasa maadabeku.”
Intention Conjugation (Infinitive + iddeene)
| Subject | Verb (Root + lu) | Auxiliary | Full Form |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naanu | hogalu | iddeene | naanu hogalu iddeene |
| Neevu | hogalu | iddeera | neevu hogalu iddeera |
| Avanu | hogalu | iddane | avanu hogalu iddane |
| Avalu | hogalu | iddale | avalu hogalu iddale |
| Naavu | hogalu | iddeevu | naavu hogalu iddeevu |
| Avaru | hogalu | iddaare | avaru hogalu iddaare |
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | Verb-lu + iddeene | naanu hogalu iddeene |
| Negative | Verb-lu + illa | naanu hogalu illa |
| Question | Verb-lu + iddeera? | neevu hogalu iddeera? |
| Past Intention | Verb-lu + idde | naanu hogalu idde |
| Future Intention | Verb-lu + iruve | naanu hogalu iruve |
| Desire | Verb-lu + beku | naanu hogabeku |
Formalitätsspektrum
naanu hogalu iddeene. (General)
naanu hogalu iddeene. (General)
naanu hogtini. (General)
hogtini. (General)
Future Intentions Map
Plans
- hogalu iddeene I plan to go
Desires
- kalibeku I want to learn
Examples by Level
naanu hogalu iddeene.
I intend to go.
naanu oodalu iddeene.
I intend to study.
naanu tinnalu iddeene.
I intend to eat.
naanu baralu iddeene.
I intend to come.
naanu naale bengalurig hogalu iddeene.
I plan to go to Bangalore tomorrow.
avaru ivattu kelasa maadalu iddaare.
They plan to work today.
naavu cinema nodalu iddeevu.
We plan to watch a movie.
neevu illi iralu iddeera?
Do you plan to stay here?
naanu ee project-annu mugisalu iddeene.
I intend to finish this project.
avaru naale namma manege baralu iddaare.
They are planning to come to our house tomorrow.
naavu kelsa bittubidalu iddeevu.
We are planning to quit the job.
neevu yaake hogalu iddeera?
Why do you intend to go?
naanu avara jothe matadalu iddeene.
I intend to speak with them.
avaru hosa vyapara prarambhisalu iddaare.
They are planning to start a new business.
naavu ee vishayada bagge charchisalu iddeevu.
We intend to discuss this matter.
neevu nimma shikshanavannu munduvarisalu iddeera?
Do you intend to continue your education?
naanu ee nirnayavannu badalaisalu iddeene.
I intend to change this decision.
avaru namma sahakaravannu bedalu iddaare.
They intend to seek our cooperation.
naavu ee samasyeyannu parisarisalu iddeevu.
We intend to resolve this problem.
neevu yaake ee margavannu aaykhe madikollalu iddeera?
Why do you intend to choose this path?
naanu ee aitihasika sandarbhadalli matadalu iddeene.
I intend to speak on this historical occasion.
avaru ee samstheyannu punar-rachisalu iddaare.
They intend to restructure this organization.
naavu ee siddhantavannu pratipadhisalu iddeevu.
We intend to advocate for this theory.
neevu ee avakashavannu balasikollalu iddeera?
Do you intend to avail yourself of this opportunity?
Easily Confused
Learners often use simple future for everything.
Mixing up 'beku' (want) and 'iddeene' (plan).
Using the root instead of the infinitive.
Häufige Fehler
naanu hogu iddeene
naanu hogalu iddeene
naanu hogalu iddaare
naanu hogalu iddeene
naanu hogalu
naanu hogalu iddeene
naanu hogalu illa
naanu hogalu iddeene
naanu naale hogalu iddeene
naanu naale hogalu iddeene
naanu hogalu iddeene naale
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Sentence Patterns
naanu ___ iddeene.
neevu ___ iddeera?
naanu naale ___ iddeene.
avaru ___ iddaare.
Real World Usage
naanu 5 ganteg baralu iddeene.
naanu ee company-alli kelasa maadalu iddeene.
naanu mysurig hogalu iddeene.
naanu oota order maadalu iddeene.
naanu naale live baralu iddeene.
naanu ee vishayada bagge matadalu iddeene.
Consistency
Auxiliary
Context
Politeness
Smart Tips
Use -lu iddeene to sound professional.
If you don't have a plan, don't use this.
Use formal auxiliary forms.
Use full forms, not slang.
Aussprache
Infinitive -lu
The 'lu' should be pronounced clearly with a dental 'l'.
Question
neevu hogalu iddeera? ↑
Rising intonation at the end indicates a question.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'lu' as 'Look' at the future. You 'Look' (lu) at your plans.
Visual Association
Imagine yourself holding a calendar. Every time you touch a date, you say 'lu'.
Rhyme
For plans that are true, add the suffix lu.
Story
Ravi has a big plan. He wants to visit Mysore. He says 'naanu mysurig hogalu iddeene'. He packs his bag and checks his ticket.
Word Web
Herausforderung
Write 3 sentences about your plans for tomorrow using the -lu iddeene structure.
Kulturelle Hinweise
Kannada speakers value directness in planning. Using this structure shows you are reliable.
The structure comes from the combination of the infinitive and the verb 'iru' (to be).
Conversation Starters
naale neevu enu maadalu iddeera?
neevu kannada kalibeku antha iddeera?
ivattu neevu enu tinnalu iddeera?
neevu ee varadaanthya enu maadalu iddeera?
Journal Prompts
Test Yourself
naanu hogalu ____.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
naanu hogu iddeene.
Arrange the words in the correct order:
All words placed
Click words above to build the sentence
I intend to eat.
Answer starts with: naa...
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Avaru hogalu ____.
Use: naanu, baralu, iddeene
Score: /8
Ubungsaufgaben
8 exercisesnaanu hogalu ____.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
naanu hogu iddeene.
iddeene / naanu / hogalu
I intend to eat.
Match: Naanu - ?
Avaru hogalu ____.
Use: naanu, baralu, iddeene
Score: /8
FAQ (8)
The first is a plan, the second is a prediction.
Yes, use 'idde' instead of 'iddeene'.
Yes, it is common in formal documents.
You must match it to the subject.
Want is 'beku', plan is 'iddeene'.
Yes, it is standard.
Yes, add 'illa'.
Use the simple future.
In Other Languages
Tener la intención de
Spanish uses a prepositional phrase.
Avoir l'intention de
French is more formal.
Planen zu
German word order is more rigid.
Tsumori desu
Japanese is agglutinative.
Anwi an
Arabic is highly inflected.
Dǎsuàn
Chinese has no conjugation.
