Logic in Grammar

[ajoe]

Why is it "tomorrow is Monday" not "tomorrow will be Monday"?

[Jay]

Not really sure but if you say 'tomorrow is Monday' I think you're not stressing the fact that the day tomorrow will be Monday, just stating a known fact, while when you say 'tomorrow will be Monday' is seems to be a kinda hint to someone that tomorrow is the Monday something is supposed to happen.

[emily655321]

I think "will be" is more grammatically correct, but "is" just got worked into the language a long time ago until it was accepted as correct. The same as saying, "It's me" instead of "It is I." "Me" doesn't make any sense, but it's become a more acceptable form of the phrase through widespread use.

[Jay]

And also you're allowed to use future tense in case of 'near future' or however is it called.

[evulik]

I think it should be like this. It is the same way in Slovak language (and also czech language I believe).... it is a fact and as a fact it is already present time and thus we use IT IS MONDAY.... right? :confused:

[Jay]

*agrees with the Czech language bit of the post ;)*

[emily655321]

I think it should be like this. It is the same way in Slovak language (and also czech language I believe).... it is a fact and as a fact it is already present time and thus we use IT IS MONDAY.... right? :confused:

But what if it isn't Monday today? What if Monday is tomorrow?