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Future tense

The future tense of the verb is generally translated as either "I will play" or "I am going to play". Note that there is no way of distinguishing between these ideas in German; they are both formed in the same way. To form this form of the verb, take the relevant form of the present tense of werden and the infinitive.

Notes:

• The future tense can seem clumsy, particularly in complex sentences. For this reason, the present tense is often used (along with a future time reference, stated or implied) instead of the future, as it is neater. Compare: morgen werde ich nicht zur Schule gehen and morgen gehe ich nicht zur Schule.
• The infinitive is always sent as far towards the end of the clause as possible (see word order).