✨ Introduction to Future Tense (Bhavishya Kaal)
In Gujarati grammar, Tense (Kaal) is an essential grammatical concept that shows when an action takes place. Every sentence conveys time, and understanding tense helps learners use the language correctly and confidently.
There are three main tenses in Gujarati grammar:
- Past Tense (Bhut Kaal) – Actions that have already happened
- Present Tense (Vartaman Kaal) – Actions happening now
- Future Tense (Bhavishya Kaal) – Actions that will happen in the future
👉 Future Tense specifically talks about actions or events that have not yet occurred but will occur later.
🔎 Definition of Future Tense (Bhavishya Kaal)
Definition:
A tense that expresses an action or event that will take place in the coming time is called Future Tense.
Examples:
- I will go to school tomorrow.
- He will read a book.
📌 Meaning of Future Tense
Future tense refers to a time that has not arrived yet. It is used to describe:
- What will happen
- Who will do something
- What will be going on at a particular future time
It helps us talk about plans, intentions, predictions, and expectations.
📝 Types of Future Tense in Gujarati Grammar
In Gujarati grammar, Future Tense is divided into four main types:
- Simple Future Tense
- Future Continuous Tense
- Future Perfect Tense
- Future Perfect Continuous Tense
Let us understand each type in detail.
1️⃣ Simple Future Tense (Samanya Bhavishya Kaal)
🔹 Meaning:
This tense is used to describe an action that will take place in the future.
🔹 Sentence Structure:
Subject + Object + Verb (will / shall form)
(In Gujarati: શું / શે / શો / શે)
🔹 Examples:
- I will go to Ahmedabad tomorrow.
- He will have food.
- We will play a game.
2️⃣ Future Continuous Tense (Apurna Bhavishya Kaal)
🔹 Meaning:
This tense shows that an action will be continuing at a specific time in the future.
🔹 Sentence Structure:
Subject + Object + will be + Verb-ing
(In Gujarati: કરી રહ્યો હોઈશ / રહી હોઈશ / રહ્યા હોઈશું)
🔹 Examples:
- I will be studying at five o’clock tomorrow.
- He will be travelling.
- We will be playing cricket at this time tomorrow.
3️⃣ Future Perfect Tense (Purna Bhavishya Kaal)
🔹 Meaning:
This tense is used when an action will be completed before a certain time in the future.
🔹 Sentence Structure:
Subject + Object + will have + past participle
(In Gujarati: કરી ચૂક્યો હોઈશ / કરી ચૂક્યો હશે)
🔹 Examples:
- I will have finished reading the book by tomorrow.
- He will have completed the work.
- We will have reached there.
4️⃣ Future Perfect Continuous Tense (Apurna Purna Bhavishya Kaal)
🔹 Meaning:
This tense describes an action that will have been continuing for a long duration up to a specific point in the future.
🔹 Sentence Structure:
Subject + Object + time period + will be + Verb-ing
(In Gujarati: થી કરી રહ્યો હોઈશ / રહી રહ્યા હોઈશું)
🔹 Examples:
- Next year, I will have been working here for two years.
- He will have been studying for ten years.
- We will have been living in this city for five years.
📊 Summary Table of Future Tense
| Type | Meaning | Sentence Structure | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Simple Future | Future action | Subject + will + verb | I will go to school |
| Future Continuous | Action continuing in future | will be + verb-ing | He will be studying |
| Future Perfect | Action completed in future | will have + verb | I will have finished |
| Future Perfect Continuous | Long-term future action | will be + verb-ing + time | I will have been working |
📝 Practice Section – Future Tense
✅ MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions)
Q1. “I will go to school tomorrow.” This sentence is an example of:
a) Future Continuous
b) Future Perfect
c) Simple Future ✅
d) Future Perfect Continuous
Q2. “He will have completed the work.” This sentence belongs to:
a) Simple Future
b) Future Perfect ✅
c) Future Continuous
d) Future Perfect Continuous
Q3. “I will be studying at this time tomorrow.” This is:
a) Future Perfect
b) Future Perfect Continuous
c) Future Continuous ✅
d) Simple Future
Q4. “He will have been working here for ten years.” This tense is:
a) Simple Future
b) Future Perfect Continuous ✅
c) Future Perfect
d) Future Continuous
✍️ Short Answer Questions
- Define Simple Future Tense with two examples.
- Identify the tense: “I will be living in Ahmedabad next year.”
- Explain the difference between Future Perfect and Future Perfect Continuous with examples.
- Explain the sentence structure of: “He will have food.”
🖊️ Sentence Practice
A) Convert into Future Tense:
- I read a book. → I will read a book.
- They play cricket. → They will play cricket.
- He works hard. → He will work hard.
B) Identify the type of Future Tense:
- We will be meeting at five tomorrow. → Future Continuous
- He will eat food. → Simple Future
- I will have finished the book. → Future Perfect
- We will have been living here for five years. → Future Perfect Continuous
📌 Important Points to Remember
- Future tense talks about upcoming actions
- There are four types of future tense in Gujarati grammar
- Sentence structure plays a key role in identifying tense
- Regular practice helps students frame correct sentences easily
🎯 Conclusion
Future Tense (Bhavishya Kaal) is a crucial part of Gujarati grammar. It helps learners express plans, expectations, predictions, and long-term actions clearly and correctly. By understanding its types, rules, and sentence structures, students can greatly improve their writing, speaking, and exam performance.
Consistent practice of examples and exercises makes future tense easy and enjoyable to learn.