Bedeutung
To wait and observe before acting.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Danes often use this phrase to avoid 'over-promising' (at love for meget). It is considered more honest to say you'll wait and see than to commit and cancel later. In Greenlandic Danish, this phrase is often used with a deep respect for nature. It's not just a social delay, but a practical one regarding travel and weather. In a flat hierarchy, a boss might use this to allow employees to find their own solutions before intervening. Among young people, 'ser hvad der sker' is the ultimate 'non-committal' text message, often used to keep multiple social options open on a Friday night.
Add 'lige' for Politeness
Adding 'lige' (Jeg ser lige hvad der sker) makes you sound much more like a native speaker and softens the indecisiveness.
Don't forget 'der'!
Leaving out 'der' is the #1 mistake. It will make your Danish sound 'broken' even if people understand you.
Bedeutung
To wait and observe before acting.
Add 'lige' for Politeness
Adding 'lige' (Jeg ser lige hvad der sker) makes you sound much more like a native speaker and softens the indecisiveness.
Don't forget 'der'!
Leaving out 'der' is the #1 mistake. It will make your Danish sound 'broken' even if people understand you.
The Dating 'Out'
If someone says this to you after a few dates, it might mean they aren't ready for commitment. Don't push for a 'yes' immediately.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Jeg vil gerne se, hvad ___ sker.
In Danish, 'der' is required as a subject in subordinate clauses starting with 'hvad'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'Let's wait and see' in a casual dating context?
A: Skal vi være kærester? B: ...
'Lad os se hvad der sker' is the most common and natural way to keep things casual.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kommer du til min fødselsdag? B: Jeg er ikke sikker endnu, jeg ___.
Adding 'lige' makes the phrase sound more natural and polite in a casual refusal/delay.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
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Aufgabensammlung
3 AufgabenJeg vil gerne se, hvad ___ sker.
In Danish, 'der' is required as a subject in subordinate clauses starting with 'hvad'.
A: Skal vi være kærester? B: ...
'Lad os se hvad der sker' is the most common and natural way to keep things casual.
A: Kommer du til min fødselsdag? B: Jeg er ikke sikker endnu, jeg ___.
Adding 'lige' makes the phrase sound more natural and polite in a casual refusal/delay.
🎉 Ergebnis: /3
Häufig gestellte Fragen
5 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your friends, your boss, or a stranger. The context determines the tone.
Yes, but it's less common. 'Sker' in the present tense already implies the future in this context.
In Danish, 'hvad' acts as a question word. When it's the subject of a sub-clause, 'der' must follow to satisfy Danish syntax rules.
Not if you use it to suggest a strategic pause. It's only rude if you're avoiding a task you're responsible for.
'At se tiden an' is more formal and usually implies a longer period of waiting (weeks or months).
Verwandte Redewendungen
at se tiden an
similarTo wait and see how things develop over a longer period.
at tage det som det kommer
similarTo take things as they come.
at lade det bero
specialized formTo let a matter rest for now.
hvad sker der?
builds onWhat's happening? / What's up?
