kommer

Kommer is a present-tense form of the verb komma in several Scandinavian languages, most notably Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian Bokmål. It functions as the third-person singular present form, meaning that it translates roughly as “comes” or “is coming.” In Swedish, kommer is also used as part of the future construction with att, as in det kommer att regna (“it will rain”).

Etymology and cognates: Komma originates in Old Norse koma and is part of a broader Germanic verb family. It is closely related to the English come, the German kommen, and the Dutch komen. The basic meaning across these languages is the action of approaching or arriving.

Grammatical forms and variation: The simple past tense is typically form of "came" as kom in these languages (e.g., han kom). Past participle forms vary by language: Swedish uses kommit, while Danish and Norwegian typically use kommet. The present tense kommer has parallel forms in the other Scandinavian languages, aligning with their respective conjugation patterns for komma.

Usage notes: In everyday speech, kommer appears in statements about current arrival or imminent action, as in hon kommer hemma (“she is coming home”) or han kommer snart (“he is coming soon”). In Swedish, the construction kommer att + infinitive is commonly used to express future events. The form is a common grammatical element in news, literature, and casual conversation across Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian Bokmål.

See also: English come; German kommen; Dutch komen.