Future Tense II (Futur Drugi): Conditional Future
Grammar Rule in 30 Seconds
The Future Perfect describes an action that will be completed before another future action or time.
- Use the future tense of 'biti' (budem, budeš...) + l-participle.
- It is primarily used in subordinate clauses introduced by 'kad', 'dok', or 'čim'.
- It emphasizes the completion of an action before a future reference point.
Futur Drugi Conjugation (Verb: Raditi - to work)
| Person | Auxiliary (Biti) | Participle | Full Form |
|---|---|---|---|
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1st Sing.
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budem
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radio/radila
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budem radio
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2nd Sing.
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budeš
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radio/radila
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budeš radio
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3rd Sing.
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bude
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radio/radila
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bude radio
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1st Plur.
|
budemo
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radili/radile
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budemo radili
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2nd Plur.
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budete
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radili/radile
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budete radili
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3rd Plur.
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budu
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radili/radile
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budu radili
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Meanings
The Futur Drugi expresses an action that will be finished before another future event occurs.
Future Completion
Action completed before another future action.
“Kad budem pročitao knjigu, posudit ću ti je.”
“Čim budemo stigli, nazvat ćemo te.”
Reference Table
| Form | Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|
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Affirmative
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budem + l-participle
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Kad budem jeo...
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Negative
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ne budem + l-participle
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Kad ne budem jeo...
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Question
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budem li + l-participle
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Budem li jeo...
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1st Person
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budem radio
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Kad budem radio...
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3rd Person
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bude radio
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Kad bude radio...
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Plural
|
budemo radili
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Kad budemo radili...
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Spectre de formalité
Kada budem završio, nazvat ću vas. (Communication)
Kad budem završio, nazvat ću te. (Communication)
Kad završim, zovem. (Communication)
Kad riješim, zovem. (Communication)
Futur Drugi Components
Auxiliary
- budem I will have
Main Verb
- radio worked
Futur Prvi vs Futur Drugi
When to use Futur Drugi
Is it a subordinate clause?
Common Conjunctions
Triggers
- • kad
- • čim
- • dok
- • ako
Exemples par niveau
Kad budem jeo, idem.
When I have eaten, I go.
Kad budem spreman, zovem.
When I am ready, I call.
Kad budem imao novac, kupujem.
When I have the money, I buy.
Kad budem kod kuće, spavam.
When I am at home, I sleep.
Kad budem završio zadaću, gledat ću film.
When I have finished homework, I will watch a movie.
Čim budemo stigli, nazvat ćemo vas.
As soon as we have arrived, we will call you.
Dok budem čekao, čitat ću knjigu.
While I am waiting, I will read a book.
Ako budem imao vremena, doći ću.
If I have time, I will come.
Kad budemo bili gotovi s projektom, proslavit ćemo.
When we have finished the project, we will celebrate.
Sve dok ne budem vidio dokaze, neću vjerovati.
Until I have seen the evidence, I will not believe.
Kad budem naučio hrvatski, preselit ću se u Zagreb.
When I have learned Croatian, I will move to Zagreb.
Čim budem dobio odgovor, proslijedit ću ga.
As soon as I have received the answer, I will forward it.
Nakon što budem položio ispit, otputovat ću na more.
After I have passed the exam, I will travel to the sea.
Kad god budem bio u prilici, pomoći ću ti.
Whenever I have the opportunity, I will help you.
Dok ne budemo riješili problem, nećemo stati.
Until we have solved the problem, we will not stop.
Čim budem završio s poslom, pridružit ću vam se.
As soon as I have finished work, I will join you.
Kad budem bio u mogućnosti, investirat ću u nekretnine.
When I am in a position to, I will invest in real estate.
Sve dok ne budemo postigli konsenzus, pregovori će trajati.
Until we have reached a consensus, negotiations will continue.
Kad budem pročitao sve dokumente, donijet ću odluku.
When I have read all documents, I will make a decision.
Čim budemo implementirali sustav, sve će raditi brže.
As soon as we have implemented the system, everything will work faster.
Kad budem bio okončao sve svoje obveze, posvetit ću se umjetnosti.
When I have concluded all my obligations, I will dedicate myself to art.
Dok ne budemo bili spoznali istinu, lutat ćemo.
Until we have realized the truth, we will wander.
Čim budemo bili okončali ovu fazu, prelazimo na sljedeću.
As soon as we have concluded this phase, we move to the next.
Kad budem bio stekao dovoljno iskustva, napisat ću knjigu.
When I have gained enough experience, I will write a book.
Facile à confondre
Learners use Futur Prvi for everything.
Present tense is often used for future in informal speech.
Learners use infinitive with 'budem'.
Erreurs courantes
Kad ću raditi, idem.
Kad budem radio, idem.
Budem radim.
Budem radio.
Kad budem raditi.
Kad budem radio.
Kad budem radio, ću ići.
Kad budem radio, ići ću.
Čim ću doći, zovem.
Čim budem došao, zovem.
Dok budem radim, čekaj.
Dok budem radio, čekaj.
Kad budem radio, ja ću ići.
Kad budem radio, ići ću.
Ako ću imati vremena, doći ću.
Ako budem imao vremena, doći ću.
Kad budem završio, ja ću otišao.
Kad budem završio, otići ću.
Kad budemo stigli, mi ćemo jeli.
Kad budemo stigli, jest ćemo.
Kad budem bio završio, ja sam otišao.
Kad budem bio završio, otići ću.
Čim budemo bili stigli, mi smo jeli.
Čim budemo bili stigli, jest ćemo.
Kad budem imao bio novac.
Kad budem imao novac.
Structures de phrases
Kad budem ___, ići ću ___.
Čim budem ___, nazvat ću ___.
Dok budem ___, čitat ću ___.
Ako budem ___, doći ću ___.
Real World Usage
Kad budem stigao, javim se.
Čim budem završio projekt, poslat ću izvještaj.
Kad budem rezervirao hotel, dobit ću potvrdu.
Kad budem naručio hranu, čekat ću dostavu.
Kad budem objavio sliku, vidjet ćete.
Čim budemo primili uplatu, poslat ćemo robu.
Check the Clause
Don't use in main clause
Gender Matters
Spoken vs Written
Smart Tips
Use 'Kad budem...' to set the condition.
Use 'Čim budemo...' for deadlines.
Keep it simple but correct.
Use 'budem' for future conditions.
Prononciation
Budem
Pronounced as 'boo-dem'.
Rising-Falling
Kad budem radio ↗, ići ću ↘.
Subordinate clause rises, main clause falls.
Mémorise-le
Moyen mnémotechnique
Think of 'Budem' as the 'Buddy' who finishes things first.
Association visuelle
Imagine a race. The 'Budem' runner finishes the lap before the 'Futur Prvi' runner starts.
Rhyme
Kad budem radio, sve ću završio.
Story
I am standing at the finish line. I say 'Budem' (I will have). Then I look at my watch and see the work is done. Now I can start the next task.
Word Web
Défi
Write 3 sentences about your plans for tomorrow using 'Kad budem...'.
Notes culturelles
In spoken Croatian, people often shorten 'budem' to 'ak' + present tense, but 'Futur Drugi' remains the standard for formal writing.
Dialects often use different auxiliary structures, but the logic remains.
Very similar to standard, often used in agricultural planning.
Derived from the auxiliary 'biti' and the Slavic l-participle.
Amorces de conversation
Što ćeš raditi kad budeš završio školu?
Kad budeš imao slobodan dan, kamo ćeš ići?
Što ćeš napraviti čim budeš stigao kući?
Kako ćeš se osjećati kad budeš naučio hrvatski?
Sujets d'écriture
Erreurs courantes
Test Yourself
Kad ___ radio, javit ću se.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Kad budem raditi, zovem.
Kad radim, zovem. (Future)
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Kad ___ radili, ići ćemo.
budem / Kad / radio / zvat ću
Futur Drugi can be used in the main clause.
Score: /8
Exercices pratiques
8 exercisesKad ___ radio, javit ću se.
Which is correct?
Find and fix the mistake:
Kad budem raditi, zovem.
Kad radim, zovem. (Future)
Match: Kad budem stigao...
Kad ___ radili, ići ćemo.
budem / Kad / radio / zvat ću
Futur Drugi can be used in the main clause.
Score: /8
FAQ (8)
No, it is strictly for subordinate clauses like 'kad' or 'čim'.
The sentence will be grammatically incorrect. Always use 'budem' + 'radio/radila'.
Yes, it functions very similarly to 'will have done'.
It is very useful for planning, but informal speech often simplifies it.
Add 'ne' before 'budem': 'Kad ne budem radio...'
Yes, the l-participle must agree with the subject.
Yes, it is standard in formal and professional writing.
Because it is the second future tense in the Croatian grammar system.
Scaffolded Practice
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Mastery Progress
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In Other Languages
Future Perfect
English uses 'will have', Croatian uses 'budem' + participle.
Futur II
Croatian is more restricted to subordinate clauses.
Futuro Compuesto
Spanish uses it in main clauses more often than Croatian.
〜したとき
Japanese doesn't have a direct verb conjugation for this.
سأكون قد فعلت
Arabic structure is more analytical.
将完成
Chinese lacks verb conjugation entirely.
