Breakdown of Javel, så kommer jeg i morgen.
jeg
I
komme
to come
i morgen
tomorrow
så
then, so
javel
I see; very well
Questions & Answers about Javel, så kommer jeg i morgen.
What is the exact nuance of javel compared to just saying okay?
Javel translates to I see, very well, or right then. It usually implies compliance, acknowledgement, or acceptance of a situation, sometimes with a slightly formal or resigning tone. While okay is neutral, javel strongly signals that a message was received and understood. It is also traditionally used in the military to mean yes sir.
Why is the word order kommer jeg instead of jeg kommer?
This happens because of the V2 (verb-second) rule. The sentence starts with the adverbial phrase Javel, så (Well, then). Since this takes up the first position in the main clause, the verb kommer must come second, pushing the subject jeg to the third position.
The English translation says I will come, but kommer is present tense. Why not use vil komme?
Danish frequently uses the present tense to talk about the future, especially when a clear time marker like i morgen is included. Using vil komme here would sound a bit too heavy or emphasize strong personal intention, whereas kommer simply describes a natural, planned future action.
What role does så play in this sentence? Could it be left out?
Så means then or in that case here. While you could grammatically drop it and say Javel, jeg kommer i morgen, adding så makes the sentence flow better. It acts as conversational glue, showing that your decision to come tomorrow is a direct consequence of whatever was just discussed.
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