المعنى
Observing an object.
خلفية ثقافية
Danes often use 'se på' when discussing design. It is common to spend time 'looking at' furniture or architecture as a form of social appreciation. In Danish business culture, 'at se på det' is a standard, non-committal way to acknowledge a suggestion without causing conflict. While 'at se på' objects is fine, staring at people ('at stirre') is considered very rude. 'At se på nogen' should be brief. Danish museums often have 'Se på...' guides for children, encouraging them to engage visually with the exhibits.
The Shopping Trick
If you want to be left alone in a shop, say 'Jeg ser bare'. It's the magic phrase for browsers.
TV vs. Objects
Never say 'Jeg ser på TV' unless you are literally inspecting the plastic frame of the television.
المعنى
Observing an object.
The Shopping Trick
If you want to be left alone in a shop, say 'Jeg ser bare'. It's the magic phrase for browsers.
TV vs. Objects
Never say 'Jeg ser på TV' unless you are literally inspecting the plastic frame of the television.
Abstract Usage
Use 'se på' with adverbs like 'positivt' or 'negativt' to sound more fluent when giving opinions.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg ser ___ billedet.
The phrase 'at se på' always uses the preposition 'på' when it means 'to look at'.
Which sentence is correct for 'I am watching a movie'?
Hvordan siger man 'I am watching a movie'?
When watching a movie or TV, you do not use the preposition 'på'.
Match the Danish phrase with its English meaning.
Match phrases:
Each 'se' phrase has a distinct meaning based on the preposition.
Complete the dialogue in the shop.
Ekspedient: Kan jeg hjælpe dig? Kunde: Nej tak, jeg ___ ___ ___ på de her sko.
'Jeg ser bare lige på...' is the most natural way to say you are just browsing.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينJeg ser ___ billedet.
The phrase 'at se på' always uses the preposition 'på' when it means 'to look at'.
Hvordan siger man 'I am watching a movie'?
When watching a movie or TV, you do not use the preposition 'på'.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
Each 'se' phrase has a distinct meaning based on the preposition.
Ekspedient: Kan jeg hjælpe dig? Kunde: Nej tak, jeg ___ ___ ___ på de her sko.
'Jeg ser bare lige på...' is the most natural way to say you are just browsing.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةYes, in most cases. 'Kigge på' is slightly more informal and common in spoken Danish.
Danish uses 'på' (on) for many phrasal verbs where English uses 'at' or 'to'. It's just a different linguistic logic.
Yes, but be careful. It can mean 'staring'. To watch someone perform, just use 'at se'.
You say 'Jeg ser på fremtiden'. It works for both physical and abstract looking.
The past tense is 'så på'. For example: 'Jeg så på stjernerne i nat'.
Yes, especially in a work context. 'Vi ser på det' means 'We are looking into it'.
'Se på' is to look at. 'Se til' is to check on something or someone (like a patient).
Yes, it is a transitive phrasal verb. You must be looking 'at' something.
It sounds strange. Use 'Jeg ser en film' for watching the content.
It is neutral. It can be used in any setting.
عبارات ذات صلة
at kigge på
synonymTo look at (more casual)
at se efter
similarTo look for or to look after
at se ud som
similarTo look like
at se til
similarTo look on or to check on someone
