The Analytical Future with tulla
Finnish typically uses the present tense for future actions. However, when making definitive predictions or discussing long-term forecasts, you can use the analytical future.
This construction pairs the conjugated verb tulla with the main verb in the third infinitive illative form (-maan or -mään, depending on vowel harmony).
| The birth rate will decrease considerably. | Syntyvyys tulee laskemaan huomattavasti. |
| The population size will grow considerably. | Asukasluku tulee kasvamaan huomattavasti. |
| These changes will improve the standard of living. | Nämä muutokset tulevat parantamaan elintasoa. |
| Life expectancy will rise in the future. | Eliniänodote tulee nousemaan tulevaisuudessa. |
Asking Questions and Predicting Trends
To form a yes-no question in the analytical future, attach the question particle -ko/-kö to the conjugated form of tulla.
| Will artificial intelligence revolutionize the economy? | Tuleeko tekoäly mullistamaan talouden? |
With question words like miten (how), the question word comes first and tulla conjugates normally.
| How will urbanization and migration change society? | Miten kaupungistuminen ja muuttoliike tulevat muuttamaan yhteiskuntaa? |
You will frequently encounter this structure in official forecasts regarding society and demographics.
| They forecast that migration will continue. | He ennustavat, että muuttoliike tulee jatkumaan. |
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