morgen
/ˈmɔrɣə(n)/
The Dutch word for tomorrow is morgen.
morgen is used as an adverb to mean on the day after the present day. It can also function as a noun meaning the morning.
Meaning: on the day after the present day (adv)
Which one should you use?
When using morgen as an adverb meaning tomorrow, it is not capitalized. To specifically refer to the period of time known as the morning, use the phrase de morgen.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The word morgen is consistent throughout the Netherlands and Flemish-speaking Belgium.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word morgen can function as both an adverb and a noun depending on the context and whether articles are used.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈmɔrɣə(n)/
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers sometimes incorrectly say morgen ochtend for tomorrow morning. Instead, use the single compound word morgenochtend.
Did you know?
- The word morgen shares a surprising ancient root with the English word 'morn', both descending from a Proto-Indo-European root meaning 'to blink' or 'to twinkle'.
- Dutch speakers often use the phrase tot morgen as a standard farewell, which functions like the English 'see you tomorrow'.
Examples in context
- Ik zie je morgen.I'll see you tomorrow.This sentence shows how to use morgen to express seeing someone tomorrow.Tatoeba #5340252 by Raizin, translation #1185641 by Scott
- Ga je morgen uit?Will you go out tomorrow?This sentence demonstrates the use of morgen in a question about going out tomorrow.Tatoeba #7247756 by PaulP, translation #68907 by CK
- Ik bel je morgen.I'll call you tomorrow.This sentence illustrates how to use morgen when saying you will call someone tomorrow.Tatoeba #7550762 by MarijnKp, translation #2546709 by CK
- Ik ontmoet mijn collega morgenochtend.I am meeting my colleague tomorrow morning.
- Wij hebben morgen een afspraak op de ambassade.We have an appointment at the embassy tomorrow.
- Morgen geef ik een presentatie op de conferentie.Tomorrow, I will give a presentation at the conference.
- Laten we morgenmiddag in het park afspreken.Let's meet at the park tomorrow afternoon.
- Wil je morgenavond langskomen?Do you want to come over tomorrow evening?
- We kunnen morgen gaan winkelen als je wilt.We can go shopping tomorrow if you'd like.
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Example conversation
Julia and Daan are talking about their plans for the next day.
- JuliaZullen we morgen gaan wandelen?Shall we go for a walk tomorrow?
- DaanJa, dat is een goed plan.Yes, that is a good plan.
- JuliaHoe laat spreken we af?What time shall we meet?
- DaanZullen we morgen om tien uur afspreken?Shall we meet tomorrow at ten o'clock?
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tomorrow” translations and entries morgen, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries morgen, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
