Questions & Answers about Jag ska gå hem nu.
Why is there no word for "to" between ska and gå?
The verb ska translates to "am going to" or "will". In Swedish, ska is always followed directly by the bare infinitive form of the main verb (gå). You never use the word att (to) between them.
Why do we use hem here instead of hemma?
In Swedish, there's a strict difference between moving towards a place and being at a place. You use hem when there is movement (going to your home). You use hemma when you are already located there (being at home).
Does gå specifically mean I am walking home?
Yes! In Swedish, gå means to go on foot (to walk). If you were taking a bus, driving, or riding a bike home, you would use the verb åka (to travel by vehicle) instead.
Can I put nu at the start of the sentence?
Yes, you can say Nu ska jag gå hem. But notice what happens to the word order! Because Swedish uses the "V2 rule", the verb (ska) must remain in the second position. When nu takes the first spot, the subject (jag) has to move after the verb.
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