To talk about the future in Darija, put ghadi in front of the bare present (the form without ka-).
ghadi + bare present
| Person | Present | Future |
|---|---|---|
| ana | nkteb | ghadi nkteb |
| nta | tkteb | ghadi tkteb |
| nti | tketbi | ghadi tketbi |
| huwa | ykteb | ghadi ykteb |
| hiya | tkteb | ghadi tkteb |
| 7na | nketbu | ghadi nketbu |
| ntuma | tketbu | ghadi tketbu |
| huma | yketbu | ghadi yketbu |
In fast speech ghadi shortens to gha-: ghankteb (I'll write).
- غادي نسافر غداghadi nsafer gheddaI'll travel tomorrow.
- واش غادي تجي للحفلة؟wash ghadi tji l-l-7efla?Will you come to the party?
ghadi can also agree with the subject: ghadya (f), ghadyin (pl).
Negative future
Use ma ghadish:
- ما غاديش نمشيma ghadish nmshiI won't go.