simple future in German

In German, the simple future tense, also known as the Futur I or Zukunft, is used to express actions or events that will happen in the future. While German primarily uses the present tense or present perfect to talk about the future, the simple future has its own importance and usage in the language. Here are a few reasons why the simple future is needed in German:

  1. Future Plans and Intentions: The simple future is used to express intentions, plans, or predictions for the future. It allows you to convey your intentions clearly and explicitly. For example: “Ich werde morgen ins Kino gehen” (I will go to the cinema tomorrow).
  2. Politeness and Formality: In formal or polite contexts, such as business meetings, interviews, or official correspondence, using the simple future can add a level of formality and politeness. It shows respect and indicates your commitment to future actions or events.
English German
I will study Ich werde studieren
You will travel Du wirst reisen
He/she/it will eat Er/sie/es wird essen
We will meet Wir werden uns treffen
You (plural) will speak Ihr werdet sprechen
They will arrive Sie werden ankommen
I will buy Ich werde kaufen
You will read Du wirst lesen
He/she/it will sleep Er/sie/es wird schlafen
We will sing Wir werden singen
You (plural) will dance Ihr werdet tanzen
They will laugh Sie werden lachen
I will understand Ich werde verstehen
You will believe Du wirst glauben
He/she/it will forget Er/sie/es wird vergessen
We will meet Wir werden uns treffen
You (plural) will leave Ihr werdet gehen
They will buy Sie werden kaufen
I will see Ich werde sehen
You will say Du wirst sagen

Please note that these phrases represent the regular conjugation of verbs in the simple future tense. Irregular verbs may have different conjugations.