Bedeutung
Spending time watching cinema.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The concept of 'Fredagskos' (Friday coziness) almost always involves 'å se en film' with family or friends, accompanied by tacos and candy. Norwegian cinemas (Kino) are often municipally owned, which is unique compared to many other countries where they are purely private. Subtitling is the norm. Norwegians prefer 'å se en film' in its original language with Norwegian subtitles rather than dubbing. There is a shared love for 'Nordic Noir' films and series, which are often watched during the dark winter months.
Drop the 'på'
While 'se på film' is common, 'se en film' sounds more like a planned, complete activity. Use it for invitations!
Irregular Verb
Remember that 'se' is irregular. Don't say 'se-et', say 'sett'!
Bedeutung
Spending time watching cinema.
Drop the 'på'
While 'se på film' is common, 'se en film' sounds more like a planned, complete activity. Use it for invitations!
Irregular Verb
Remember that 'se' is irregular. Don't say 'se-et', say 'sett'!
Use 'Kino'
If you want to sound more native, say 'Skal vi dra på kino?' instead of just 'Skal vi se en film?' if you mean the theater.
Subtitles
Watching movies with Norwegian subtitles is the #1 way Norwegians learn English, and it's a great way for you to learn Norwegian too!
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'å se'.
I går ___ jeg en veldig spennende film.
'I går' (yesterday) requires the past tense form 'så'.
Which sentence is the most natural invitation?
Vil du...
'Se en film' is the standard collocation for watching a movie.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs:
These are the standard translations for these movie-related terms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hva skal vi gjøre? B: La oss ___.
After 'La oss' (Let us), we use the infinitive form 'se'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Se vs. Se på
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenI går ___ jeg en veldig spennende film.
'I går' (yesterday) requires the past tense form 'så'.
Vil du...
'Se en film' is the standard collocation for watching a movie.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the standard translations for these movie-related terms.
A: Hva skal vi gjøre? B: La oss ___.
After 'La oss' (Let us), we use the infinitive form 'se'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenYes, it is common, but 'se en film' is more standard for the whole experience.
The past tense is 'så'. Example: 'Jeg så en film'.
It is masculine: 'en film', 'filmen'.
You say 'se en film på kino'.
Usually, we say 'se på TV' or 'se en serie'. 'Se en film' is specifically for movies.
It's an idiomatic way to say 'start the movie', like 'let's roll'.
Only children's movies. Most movies are shown with subtitles.
No, it is neutral and can be used in any situation.
It's a Norwegian tradition of relaxing on Friday night, often by watching a movie.
Yes, 'se film' means 'watching movies' in general as a hobby.
Hvilken film skal vi se?
Yes, 'kino' is the Norwegian word for movie theater.
Verwandte Redewendungen
å gå på kino
similarTo go to the cinema
å se på TV
similarTo watch TV
å strømme en film
specialized formTo stream a movie
en spillefilm
specialized formA feature film
å se en serie
similarTo watch a series
