Future Intentions
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
Use the -maqshy/-mekshi suffix to express firm intentions or planned actions in the near future.
- Add -maqshy/-mekshi to the verb stem based on vowel harmony: 'Men barmaqshymyn' (I intend to go).
- Use the copula 'myn/min' or 'syn/sin' to indicate the subject: 'Sen kelmekshisin' (You intend to come).
- For negatives, add 'em' or 'ma' before the suffix: 'Men barmaq emespin' (I do not intend to go).
Meanings
This grammar expresses a deliberate intention or a planned future action. It is more specific than the simple future tense because it implies a decision has already been made.
Personal Intention
Expressing what the speaker has decided to do.
“Men tamaq pisirmekshimin.”
“Biz qalağa barmaqshymyz.”
Conjugation of -maqshy/-mekshi
| Person | Affirmative | Negative | Question |
|---|---|---|---|
| I | barmaqshymyn | barmaq emespin | barmaqshymyn ba? |
| You | barmaqshysyń | barmaq emessiń | barmaqshysyń ba? |
| He/She | barmaqshy | barmaq emes | barmaqshy ma? |
| We | barmaqshymyz | barmaq emespiz | barmaqshymyz ba? |
| You (pl) | barmaqshysyzdar | barmaq emessizder | barmaqshysyzdar ma? |
| They | barmaqshy | barmaq emes | barmaqshy ma? |
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Affirmative | Stem + maqshy/mekshi + Copula | Men barmmaqshymyn |
| Negative | Stem + maqshy/mekshi + emes + Copula | Men barmaq emespin |
| Question | Stem + maqshy/mekshi + Copula + ba/be | Sen barmaqshysyń ba? |
| Short Answer (Yes) | Affirmative form | Iya, barmaqshymyn |
| Short Answer (No) | Negative form | Joq, barmaq emespin |
طیف رسمیت
Men barmmaqshymyn. (Daily life)
Men barmmaqshymyn. (Daily life)
Barmmaqshymyn. (Daily life)
Baram. (Daily life)
Intention Concept Map
Plans
- barmaqshy intend to go
Goals
- oqymaqshy intend to study
Examples by Level
Men tamaq jemekshimin.
I intend to eat food.
Ol kelmekshi.
He intends to come.
Biz barmaqshymyz.
We intend to go.
Sen oqymaqshysyń.
You intend to study.
Men búgin kitap oqymaqshymyn.
I intend to read a book today.
Olar qalağa barmaqshy emes.
They do not intend to go to the city.
Sen ne isteymekshisiń?
What do you intend to do?
Biz keshke qonaqqa barmaqshymyz.
We intend to go to a guest tonight.
Ol óz jobasyn kelesi aptada qorğamaqshy.
He intends to defend his project next week.
Biz bul máseleni tezirek sheshpekshimiz.
We intend to solve this problem quickly.
Sen osy qyzmetke tūrmaqshysyń ba?
Do you intend to apply for this position?
Olar bizben birge jürmekshi emes.
They do not intend to come with us.
Kompaniya jaña önimderdi shyğarmaqshy.
The company intends to launch new products.
Men bul oqığanı tolyq zerttemekshimin.
I intend to fully investigate this event.
Olar ózderiniñ pikirin bildirpekshi.
They intend to express their opinion.
Biz kelesi jyly şetelge shyqpaqshymyz.
We intend to go abroad next year.
Ol óziniñ barlyq qaryzyn tölep bitirmekshi.
He intends to pay off all his debts.
Biz osy şeşimge qarsy shyqpaqshymyz.
We intend to oppose this decision.
Olar ózderiniñ qūqyqtaryn qorğamaqshy.
They intend to defend their rights.
Men bul jerden ketpekshi emespin.
I do not intend to leave this place.
Memleket jaña reformalardy engizbekshi.
The state intends to introduce new reforms.
Olar tarihy şyndyqty aşpaqshy.
They intend to reveal the historical truth.
Biz barlyq qauip-qaterdi eskertpekshimiz.
We intend to warn about all risks.
Ol óziniñ ömirin ğılymğa arnamaqshy.
He intends to dedicate his life to science.
Easily Confused
Learners often use simple future for personal plans.
Both can imply future.
Present continuous can imply future.
اشتباهات رایج
barmaqshy-myn
barmaqshymyn
bar-mekshi
barmaqshy
men barmaqshy
men barmaqshymyn
barmaqshy emes
barmaq emespin
kelmaqshy
kelmekshi
barmaqshy-syn
barmaqshysyń
biz barmaqshy
biz barmaqshymyz
barmaqshymyn ba
barmaqshymyn ba?
ol barmaqshymyn
ol barmaqshy
barmaqshy emes
barmaq emes
barmaqshy bolmaqshymyn
barmaqshymyn
barmaqshy edim
barmaqshy boldym
barmaqshy emesmin
barmaq emespin
Sentence Patterns
Men ___ -maqshymyn.
Sen ___ -mekshisiń be?
Biz ___ -maqshymyz.
Olar ___ -mekshi emes.
Real World Usage
Keshke kelmekshimin.
Men osy qyzmetke tūrmaqshymyn.
Biz Almatyğa barmaqshymyz.
Jaña joba bastamaqshymyn!
Men tamaqqa tapsyrys bermekshimin.
Biz jaña kelisim-shartqa qol qoymaqshymyz.
Vowel Harmony
Don't forget the copula
Negative form
Be direct
Smart Tips
Use -maqshy for personal plans instead of the simple future.
Check the last vowel of the stem. If it's a, o, u, use -maqshy.
Always put 'emes' after the suffix.
Add the question particle at the very end.
تلفظ
Vowel Harmony
Ensure the suffix vowels match the stem vowels.
Question
Barmaqshysyń ba? ↑
Rising intonation for questions.
Memorize It
Mnemonic
Think of 'Maqshy' as 'My plan'. It sounds like 'My' + 'Plan' (Maq-shy).
Visual Association
Imagine yourself holding a map (Maq) and pointing at a destination. You are saying, 'This is where I intend to go!'
Rhyme
Maqshy or mekshi, it's my plan, I'll do it as fast as I can.
Story
Aiman has a map. She says, 'Men barmmaqshymyn' (I intend to go). She packs her bag. She is ready for her journey.
Word Web
چالش
Write 3 sentences about your plans for this weekend using -maqshy/-mekshi.
نکات فرهنگی
Kazakhs value clear intentions. Using this form shows you are serious about your plans.
Derived from the verbal noun in -maq/-mek plus the possessive/copula.
Conversation Starters
Erteng ne isteymekshisiń?
Kelesi jyly ne oqymaqshysyń?
Bul jobany qashan bitirmekshisiń?
Sen óz bolashağyñdy qalay körmekshisiń?
Journal Prompts
Test Yourself
Men bar___myn.
Ol ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Men kelmaqshymyn.
Men barmaqshymyn.
A: Erteng ne isteymekshisiń? B: Men ___.
barmmaqshymyn / men / qalağa
Which takes -mekshi?
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Score: /8
تمرینهای عملی
8 exercisesMen bar___myn.
Ol ___.
Find and fix the mistake:
Men kelmaqshymyn.
Men barmaqshymyn.
A: Erteng ne isteymekshisiń? B: Men ___.
barmmaqshymyn / men / qalağa
Which takes -mekshi?
Men -> ?
Score: /8
سوالات متداول (8)
No, this is strictly for future intentions. Use past tense forms for past intentions.
It is neutral. You can use it in both formal and informal settings.
The rule remains the same. Just add the suffix directly.
Yes, you can describe others' intentions, e.g., 'Ol barmmaqshy' (He intends to go).
Extremely common. It's a staple of daily Kazakh conversation.
-maqshy is for intent, -ğaly is for preparation.
Yes, but it's less common. It's usually for personal intent.
Not at all! Once you master vowel harmony, it's very consistent.
In Other Languages
Ir a + infinitive
Kazakh is synthetic (suffix), Spanish is analytic (phrase).
Aller + infinitive
Kazakh uses a suffix, French uses an auxiliary verb.
Vorhaben zu + infinitive
German is a verb-based construction.
Tsumori
Japanese uses a noun-like particle, Kazakh uses a verbal suffix.
An-niyya
Arabic uses a noun, Kazakh uses a suffix.
打算 (dǎsuàn)
Chinese is a verb, Kazakh is a suffix.
