Ik zal morgen bellen.
English: I will call tomorrow.
- Language
- Dutch
- Level
- B1
- Unit
- Werkwoordgebruik en modale werkwoorden
- Practice types
- 0
What this grammar point covers
In Dutch, 'zullen' + infinitive is used to talk about the future, make promises, offers, or suggestions. 'Zullen' is a modal verb, and it is combined with the infinitive form of another verb.
When to use it
You use 'zullen' + infinitive in Dutch to talk about something that will happen in the future, to make an offer, a promise, or a suggestion.
Key forms
- 'ik zal' + infinitive (Ik zal werken)
- 'jij zult' + infinitive (Jij zult komen)
- 'hij/zij/het zal' + infinitive (Hij zal studeren)
- 'wij zullen' + infinitive (Wij zullen reizen)
- 'jullie zullen' + infinitive (Jullie zullen helpen)
- 'zij zullen' + infinitive (Zij zullen beginnen)
Examples
Zullen we samen eten?
English: Shall we eat together?
Jij zult het leuk vinden.
English: You will like it.
Wij zullen op tijd zijn.
English: We will be on time.
Tips
- Remember that the infinitive verb goes at the end of the sentence.
- 'Zullen' changes depending on the subject (ik zal, jij zult, hij zal, etc.).
- For making polite offers or suggestions, use 'zullen' in questions.
Exceptions and edge cases
- In spoken Dutch, 'jij zult' is often replaced by 'jij zal'.
- For 'jij' after the verb, use 'zal' instead of 'zult' (e.g., 'Zal jij komen?').