Future Tense
Futurum
Norwegian has no simple future tense. Future is expressed using 'skal' (planned/intended), 'vil' (want to/will), 'kommer til å' (going to), or present tense with a future time expression.
Rule
skal/vil/kommer til å + infinitive | present + future time word
Examples
Jeg skal reise i morgen.
I will travel tomorrow.
Det kommer til å regne.
It's going to rain.
Vi reiser neste uke.
We travel next week.
Common Mistake
Jeg vil reise i morgen. (when meaning plan, not desire)
Jeg skal reise i morgen.
'Vil' primarily means 'want to', not 'will'. For planned future actions, use 'skal'. Using 'vil' sounds like expressing a wish rather than a plan.
English vs Norwegian
| English | Norsk |
|---|---|
| I will travel tomorrow. | Jeg skal reise i morgen. |
| It's going to rain. | Det kommer til å regne. |
| We travel next week. | Vi reiser neste uke. |
English
I will travel tomorrow.
Norsk
Jeg skal reise i morgen.
English
It's going to rain.
Norsk
Det kommer til å regne.
English
We travel next week.
Norsk
Vi reiser neste uke.