Bedeutung
Having a positive appearance.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes often use 'se bra ut' as a polite, safe compliment that avoids being overly sexual or aggressive. It aligns with the cultural value of 'Lagom'. In meetings, 'Det ser bra ut' is a key phrase for indicating consensus without needing a long, formal speech of approval. On Instagram, 'Ser bra ut!' is one of the most common comments, often accompanied by a fire or heart emoji. Using 'snygg' (hot) can be very direct. 'Se bra ut' is a softer, more romantic but respectful way to compliment a date's effort.
The 'Ut' Rule
If you are talking about appearance, you MUST include 'ut'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Eyesight vs. Looks
Saying 'Han ser bra' means he doesn't need glasses. Saying 'Han ser bra ut' means he's handsome.
Bedeutung
Having a positive appearance.
The 'Ut' Rule
If you are talking about appearance, you MUST include 'ut'. It's the most common mistake for beginners.
Eyesight vs. Looks
Saying 'Han ser bra' means he doesn't need glasses. Saying 'Han ser bra ut' means he's handsome.
Adverb Placement
Put words like 'verkligen' (really) or 'ganska' (quite) right before 'bra' for natural flow.
The Safe Compliment
When in doubt, use 'se bra ut'. It's never offensive and always appreciated.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'You look good today.'
Du ser bra ___ idag.
The particle 'ut' is required to change 'se' (to see) into 'se ut' (to look/appear).
Which sentence means 'The food looks good'?
Select the correct Swedish translation:
'Ser bra ut' is the correct collocation for appearance.
Complete the dialogue with the correct past tense form.
A: Hur var festen? B: Den var kul! Du ___ bra ut i din nya kostym.
Since the party is over, we use the preterite (past tense) 'såg'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are reviewing a successful business report.
'Det' (it) refers to the report or the situation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Se Bra vs. Se Bra Ut
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenDu ser bra ___ idag.
The particle 'ut' is required to change 'se' (to see) into 'se ut' (to look/appear).
Select the correct Swedish translation:
'Ser bra ut' is the correct collocation for appearance.
A: Hur var festen? B: Den var kul! Du ___ bra ut i din nya kostym.
Since the party is over, we use the preterite (past tense) 'såg'.
Situation: You are reviewing a successful business report.
'Det' (it) refers to the report or the situation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, you can use it for anything: food, houses, weather, plans, or even a piece of code!
'Bra' is more general and safe. 'Snygg' is more about being 'hot' or 'stylish'.
No, the adjective 'bra' must come before the particle 'ut'.
Use the past tense of 'se', which is 'såg'. So: 'Du såg bra ut'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
No, it is strictly for visual appearance. For taste, use 'smakar bra'.
In this context, it's a particle that indicates 'outward appearance'.
Yes, unlike other adjectives, 'bra' doesn't change for plural or gender in this phrase.
Yes! 'Jättebra' (very good) is a very common way to emphasize it.
'Se dålig ut' (look bad) or 'se tråkig ut' (look boring).
Yes, if you've seen the trailer and think the movie looks promising: 'Filmen ser bra ut'.
All the time! It's a staple of Swedish pop lyrics about love and attraction.
Verwandte Redewendungen
se snygg ut
similarTo look hot/handsome
se fin ut
similarTo look nice/pretty
se ut som
builds onTo look like
se dålig ut
contrastTo look bad
se frisk ut
specialized formTo look healthy
