Questions & Answers about Anna ska baka Eriks tårta imorgon.
Is there an apostrophe in Eriks like there is in English?
No, in Swedish you do not use an apostrophe to show possession. You simply add an -s directly to the end of the name. So, "Erik's" becomes Eriks.
Why is the noun tårta used here instead of the definite form tårtan?
Whenever you use an owner's name with an -s (like Eriks) or a possessive word (like my or your), the noun that follows must be in its basic, indefinite form. Even though it is his specific cake, Swedish grammar requires Eriks tårta.
Why is the verb baka not in the present tense (bakar)?
The word ska (will / is going to) is a helper verb. Whenever you use a helper verb in Swedish, the main verb that follows it must be in its basic dictionary form (the infinitive). That is why we use baka instead of bakar.
Can I write imorgon as two words?
Yes! Both imorgon and i morgon are perfectly correct ways to write "tomorrow" in Swedish. You will see both versions used often, so you can choose the one you prefer.