Breakdown of Jag ringer upp dig imorgon.
imorgon
tomorrow
dig
you (singular)
ringa upp
to call (up) on the phone
Questions & Answers about Jag ringer upp dig imorgon.
Why is the present tense ringer used when the English translation says 'I will call'?
In Swedish, it is very common to use the present tense to talk about the future, as long as there is a time word that makes the context clear. Here, the word imorgon (tomorrow) tells us the action is happening in the future, so we do not strictly need a future helping verb like ska.
What is the difference between ringer and ringer upp?
Ringa upp is a particle verb (a verb paired with a small word that tweaks its meaning). While ringer just means 'call' or 'ring', ringer upp specifically means making a phone call, and often implies 'calling back'. You could also just say Jag ringer dig imorgon and the meaning would be basically the same.
Why does upp come before dig?
In Swedish particle verbs, the particle (upp) almost always stays right next to the verb (ringer). So you say ringer upp dig, whereas in English you usually split them up to say 'call you up'.
Is 'tomorrow' supposed to be spelled as one word (imorgon) or two (i morgon)?
You will see both, and both are completely correct! Writing it as a single word (imorgon) is very common in modern everyday Swedish, while i morgon is slightly more traditional.
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