vi ses imorgon
The English phrase 'see you tomorrow' is expressed in Swedish as vi ses imorgon. Wiktionary also lists vi ses i morgon and vi syns imorgon.
Meaning: see you tomorrow (phrase)
Ways to say it
| Swedish |
|---|
| vi ses imorgon |
| vi ses i morgon |
| vi syns imorgon |
| vi syns i morgon |
| syns imorgon |
| syns i morgon |
This phrase is used as a standard parting expression when you know you will encounter the person again the following day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'we see each other tomorrow', using the reflexive verb ses (to see each other).
Which one should you use?
The forms provided include variations in how the word for 'tomorrow' is written, both as a single word imorgon and as two words i morgon. Additionally, you will see variations using the verb ses and the verb syns.
How does it change in a sentence?
In casual speech, the subject vi (we) is often dropped, leaving just syns imorgon or ses imorgon.
Did you know?
- The verb syns used in this phrase is the same word Swedish speakers use to say someone is 'visible'. It literally suggests that the two people will be visible to one another tomorrow.
- In Swedish culture, vi ses is often used as a polite way to end a conversation even if no specific plan to meet has been made. It functions more as a general 'goodbye' than a literal appointment for tomorrow.
- The word morgon comes from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'boundary' or 'limit', referring to the time when the night ends and the day begins.
Examples in context
- Vi ses i morgon!See you tomorrow.This sentence is useful for practicing the form vi ses i morgon.Tatoeba #2242154 by herrsilen, translation #497969 by CM
- Vi ses i morgon i skolan.See you tomorrow at school.Tatoeba #9680554 by morbrorper, translation #323402 by CK
- Vi ses imorgon förmiddag.See you tomorrow morning.
- Vi ses imorgon kväll.See you tomorrow evening.
- Tack för idag, vi ses imorgon!Thanks for today, see you tomorrow!
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lucas and Maja are leaving a study group at the library.
- LucasNu måste jag gå hem.Now I have to go home.
- MajaOkej, vi ses imorgon!Okay, see you tomorrow!
- LucasJa, vi ses då.Yes, see you then.
- MajaHej då, Lucas!Bye, Lucas!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “see you tomorrow” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries morgon, vi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
