Tom kommer i dag.

Tom

Breakdown of Tom kommer i dag.

• komme: to come
• i dag: today

Questions & Answers about Tom kommer i dag.

Why is kommer in the present tense if Tom hasn’t arrived yet?

In Norwegian, the present tense can be used for imminent or scheduled events. While English often uses the present continuous (e.g., “Tom is coming”), Norwegian simply uses the present tense, kommer, to indicate both present and near-future actions.

Does i dag have any special rules regarding word order?

Typically, you can place i dag at the beginning or end of the sentence without changing the meaning. For example, I dag kommer Tom or Tom kommer i dag. In either case, the meaning stays the same: “Tom is coming today.”

Why do we say Tom and not Han?

Using Tom here is just a direct reference to the person’s name. Han (meaning “he”) is also perfectly acceptable once the context is clear. For clarity, or the first mention, it’s common to use the person’s name to avoid confusion.

How do I pronounce kommer correctly?

In Norwegian, kommer is generally pronounced with two syllables: a “koh” sound followed by a quick “mer.” The ‘r’ is lightly rolled, depending on the dialect.

What if I want to emphasize that Tom’s arrival is happening specifically today?

You can stress i dag a bit more in speech or move it to the front: I dag kommer Tom! This highlights that it’s today rather than any other day.