Bedeutung
Arranging a meeting spot.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Swedes value punctuality. If you say 'Vi ses vid bussen', arrive 2-3 minutes early. Public transport is the 'great equalizer' in Sweden; everyone from students to CEOs uses the bus. The 'Bus Stop Distance': Swedes stand far apart at stops, but 'Vi ses vid bussen' is the signal to stand together. In Finland-Swedish, the phrase is identical, but the bus culture might involve even more silence!
The '-s' is Key
Always remember the '-s' in 'ses'. Without it, you're just looking at a bus, not meeting a friend!
Preposition Trap
Don't say 'i bussen' unless you are already sitting in a seat. Swedes are very literal with prepositions.
Bedeutung
Arranging a meeting spot.
The '-s' is Key
Always remember the '-s' in 'ses'. Without it, you're just looking at a bus, not meeting a friend!
Preposition Trap
Don't say 'i bussen' unless you are already sitting in a seat. Swedes are very literal with prepositions.
Punctuality
If you say 'Vi ses vid bussen', be there before the bus arrives. Missing the bus is a big deal!
Shorten it
In texts, you can just write 'Ses vid bussen'. It's faster and very natural.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing verb form.
Vi _______ vid bussen klockan nio.
The reciprocal form 'ses' is needed to mean 'see each other'.
Which preposition is correct for meeting AT the bus stop?
Vi ses _______ bussen.
'Vid' means 'at' or 'by'. 'I' and 'på' mean 'inside' or 'on'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska vi gå nu? B: Ja, _______.
This is the natural way to agree on a meeting spot while leaving.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are meeting a friend at the bus stop.
Meeting AT the stop requires 'vid'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Vid vs På
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVi _______ vid bussen klockan nio.
The reciprocal form 'ses' is needed to mean 'see each other'.
Vi ses _______ bussen.
'Vid' means 'at' or 'by'. 'I' and 'på' mean 'inside' or 'on'.
A: Ska vi gå nu? B: Ja, _______.
This is the natural way to agree on a meeting spot while leaving.
You are meeting a friend at the bus stop.
Meeting AT the stop requires 'vid'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, just change it to 'Vi ses vid tåget'.
No, it's neutral. You can use it with anyone.
You should specify: 'Vi ses vid buss 4'.
'Hos' is only for people's homes or businesses (e.g., 'hos tandläkaren').
It's just more informal. Both are fine.
No, 'vid' means 'at' or 'by'.
Yes, that is more specific and very common.
Use 'Vi ses på bussen'.
Usually, yes, but very softly. In some dialects, it's silent.
Only if you are actually meeting at a bus. Otherwise, use 'Vi ses på mötet'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Vi hörs
similarWe'll hear from each other / Talk soon
Vi syns
synonymSee you
Vi ses på bussen
specialized formSee you on the bus
Möt mig vid...
builds onMeet me at...
Vi ses snart
similarSee you soon
