Future Plans and Intentions

Hey there, friend! In this chapter, you're about to take a huge leap in your Arabic learning journey. Guess what you'll master? How to talk about the future! That means you'll learn exactly how to say “I will do something” or “I intend to do this.” It's super easy, I promise! First, we'll dive into how to turn any present tense verb into a future one, just by adding a tiny سـ or the word سوف right before it. Suddenly, you'll be able to say “I will go,” “I will eat,” and so on! Imagine chatting with your friends in Arabic about your plans for tomorrow or the weekend. Like saying, “Tomorrow I will go shopping” or “I'm going to have coffee with my friend.” Next, we'll explore something cool called the “Mansoub mood.” This comes in handy when you want to say “to do something” (like “I want to go” - أريد أن أذهب) or firmly state “I will not do something” (like “I will never lie” - لن أكذب أبدًا). There's a small change at the end of the verb, but don't worry, it's really simple, and I'll show you how to use it like a pro. Picture this: you're ordering food at an Arabic restaurant, and you want to say, “I will eat this dish,” or “I won't eat that one.” Or perhaps you want to tell an Arabic-speaking friend, “I want to completely master Arabic!” By the end of this chapter, you'll be able to confidently express your simple future plans, talk about your aspirations, and even say what you won't do. Talking about the future in Arabic will be a breeze for you! Ready? Let's go!

• Arabic Future Tense: Saying 'Will' (سـ / سوف)

  To talk about the future in Arabic, simply add سـ or سوف before a present-tense verb.
• Talking About the Future: Will and Going to (سـ / سوف)

  Turn any present tense verb into the future by simply prefixing سـ or adding سوف before it.
• The 'Mansoub' Mood: Saying 'To', 'So That', and 'Will Not'

  When you see an (to) or lan (won't), change the verb's end vowel to 'a' or drop the 'n'.