Questions & Answers about I morges var jeg trøtt.
What exactly does i morges refer to?
It means the morning of today (earlier today). You can use it later the same day—afternoon or evening—and even during the morning to refer to an earlier part of the morning.
How is i morges different from similar time expressions like i morgen, i går morges, i dag tidlig, i formiddag?
- i morges = this morning (earlier today)
- i morgen = tomorrow
- i går morges = yesterday morning
- i dag tidlig = early today (in the morning)
- i formiddag = late morning/forenoon today (roughly late morning before noon)
Why does the verb come before the subject in I morges var jeg trøtt?
Norwegian main clauses follow the V2 rule: the finite verb is in second position. When you front a time expression like I morges, the verb (var) must come next, then the subject (jeg).
Can I say Jeg var trøtt i morges instead?
Yes. Both are correct. I morges var jeg trøtt emphasizes the time, while Jeg var trøtt i morges is more neutral.
Why use var and not har vært?