Future tense with 'gaan' Share Copied!
Use 'gaan' + infinitive to describe an action in the future, such as 'Ik ga koken', 'Hij gaat studeren'.
Grammatica: Toekomende tijd met 'gaan'
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- Form: 'gaan' + infinitive
- Use: For planned or near future.
| Persoon (Person) | Gaan (Go) | Voorbeeld (Example) |
|---|---|---|
| Ik | ga | Ik ga koken. (I am going to cook.) |
| Jij/u | gaat | Jij gaat studeren. (You are going to study.) |
| Hij/zij/het | gaat | Hij gaat werken. (He is going to work.) |
| Wij | gaan | Wij gaan sporten. (We are going to exercise.) |
| Jullie | gaan | Jullie gaan zwemmen. (You are going to swim.) |
| Zij | gaan | Zij gaan winkelen. (They are going shopping.) |
Exercise 1: Toekomende tijd met 'gaan'
Instruction: Fill in the correct word.
gaat, Ga, gaan, ga
Exercise 2: Translate and use in a sentence
Instruction: Pick a word, translated and use the word in a sentence or dialogue.
1
gaat
is going
2
Ga
Are you going
3
gaan
are going to
4
ga
am going
