Bedeutung
Greeting someone warmly.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Norwegians value 'sincerity' over 'politeness'. If someone says 'det er bra å se deg', they usually mean it deeply. It's not just a filler phrase. In the US, 'Good to see you' is often used as a standard polite greeting even with acquaintances one doesn't know well. In Norway, it's slightly more reserved for established relationships. Japanese greetings often involve bowing and formal set phrases. 'Det er bra å se deg' is much more direct and informal than standard Japanese greetings. Similar to Norway, Germans value directness. The phrase 'Schön dich zu sehen' is used in almost identical social contexts as the Norwegian version.
Add 'igjen' for extra warmth
Saying 'Det er bra å se deg igjen' (again) makes the person feel like you've really missed them.
Don't forget the 'å'
Without the 'å', the sentence is grammatically broken. It's the glue that holds the phrase together.
Bedeutung
Greeting someone warmly.
Add 'igjen' for extra warmth
Saying 'Det er bra å se deg igjen' (again) makes the person feel like you've really missed them.
Don't forget the 'å'
Without the 'å', the sentence is grammatically broken. It's the glue that holds the phrase together.
Eye contact is key
When saying this in Norway, maintain brief but firm eye contact to show you are being sincere.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to complete the greeting.
Det er ___ å se deg!
'Bra' (good) is the correct adjective to express happiness in seeing someone.
Which sentence is correct when meeting an old friend?
Choose the most natural greeting:
We use 'se' for people we know, 'deg' as the object, and include the infinitive marker 'å'.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: Hei, Kari! Velkommen tilbake fra ferie. B: Takk! ________________.
This is a natural, warm response to a welcome.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You haven't seen your brother in a month and you meet him at his house.
This phrase fits a warm reunion with a family member.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDet er ___ å se deg!
'Bra' (good) is the correct adjective to express happiness in seeing someone.
Choose the most natural greeting:
We use 'se' for people we know, 'deg' as the object, and include the infinitive marker 'å'.
A: Hei, Kari! Velkommen tilbake fra ferie. B: Takk! ________________.
This is a natural, warm response to a welcome.
Situation: You haven't seen your brother in a month and you meet him at his house.
This phrase fits a warm reunion with a family member.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenYes, but 'godt' is more emotional. Use 'bra' for general friends and 'godt' for your partner or very close family.
No, it's neutral to informal. It's perfect for 90% of daily interactions in Norway.
Because 'deg' is the object form. You are the one being seen.
Yes, it's a very nice way to start an informal email to someone you haven't emailed in a while.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Hyggelig å se deg
synonymNice to see you
Godt å se deg
similarGood to see you (emotional)
Hyggelig å møte deg
contrastNice to meet you
Takk i like måte
builds onThanks, likewise
