Futurum (Future Tense)
The future tense (futurum) in Norwegian describes actions that will happen in the future.
Usage:
- To describe future actions: I morgen skal jeg gå til skolen. (Tomorrow, I will go to school.)
- To express intentions: Vi skal lage middag. (We will make dinner.)
Formation:
The future tense is typically formed using the auxiliary verb skal (shall/will) followed by the infinitive form of the main verb.
Conjugation:
| Person | Verb: å snakke (to speak) |
|---|---|
| Jeg | skal snakke |
| Du | skal snakke |
| Han/Hun | skal snakke |
| Vi | skal snakke |
| Dere | skal snakke |
| De | skal snakke |
Common Time Expressions:
- I morgen (tomorrow)
- Neste uke (next week)
- Om ett år (in a year)
Examples:
- Jeg skal lese boken. (I will read the book.)
- De skal reise til Paris. (They will travel to Paris.)
