Jeg ringer deg i kveld.

I will call you tonight.

Breakdown of Jeg ringer deg i kveld.

• jeg: I
• ringe: to call
• deg: you
• i kveld: tonight

Questions & Answers about Jeg ringer deg i kveld.

What does ringer mean and how is it derived from å ringe?

Ringer is the present tense of the infinitive å ringe, which means “to call” (on the phone) or “to ring” (like a bell). In Norwegian, the present tense ending –er is used for all persons:

• jeg ringer
• du ringer
• han/hun ringer
• vi ringer
• dere ringer
• de ringer

Here, ringer simply indicates the action (calling) is happening or planned.

Why is the present tense used for a future plan?

In Norwegian (as in English “I’m calling you tonight”), the present tense often expresses a fixed or scheduled action in the near future. Context and time adverbials like i kveld make it clear you mean “this evening.” If you want to be more explicit about the future, you can add the auxiliary skal:

• Jeg ringer deg i kveld. → I’ll call you this evening.
• Jeg skal ringe deg i kveld. → I’m going to call you this evening.

What is the difference between Jeg ringer deg i kveld and Jeg skal ringe deg i kveld?

Both sentences convey “I will call you this evening,” but:

• Jeg ringer deg i kveld uses the simple present to state a scheduled action.
• Jeg skal ringe deg i kveld uses skal to emphasize intention or future plan.

In everyday conversation they’re often interchangeable.