معنی
To observe how things develop.
زمینه فرهنگی
In Danish work culture, 'at se en sag an' is often a way to avoid conflict. Instead of saying 'no' to a bad idea, a manager might say they want to 'se sagen an', giving the idea time to die naturally. The phrase reflects the 'Law of Jante' (Janteloven), where being cautious and not boasting about quick decisions is valued over being a 'risk-taker'. In international negotiations, Danes might seem slow because they want to 'se sagen an'. This is not indecision, but a desire for high-quality data. On Danish forums like Reddit (r/denmark), you'll see this used when people discuss new laws or tech trends. It's the default 'rational' stance.
The 'Lige' Trick
Danes almost always add the word 'lige' (just) to this phrase: 'Jeg ser lige sagen an.' It makes it sound much more natural and less heavy.
Don't forget the 'an'!
If you forget 'an', the meaning changes completely. 'Jeg ser sagen' sounds like you are looking at a court case on TV.
معنی
To observe how things develop.
The 'Lige' Trick
Danes almost always add the word 'lige' (just) to this phrase: 'Jeg ser lige sagen an.' It makes it sound much more natural and less heavy.
Don't forget the 'an'!
If you forget 'an', the meaning changes completely. 'Jeg ser sagen' sounds like you are looking at a court case on TV.
Dating Etiquette
If a Dane says 'Jeg skal lige se dig an', don't be offended. It's a sign of honesty, not rejection.
خودت رو بسنج
Fyld de manglende ord ind i sætningen.
Vi er ikke sikre på planen endnu, så vi vil gerne lige ___ sagen ___.
Dette er den korrekte brug af det separable verbum 'at se en sag an'.
Hvilken sætning er korrekt?
Vælg den rigtige rækkefølge:
Objektet 'situationen' skal stå mellem 'ser' og 'an'.
Match situationen med det rigtige svar.
Din ven spørger: 'Skal du købe den nye iPhone?' Du er usikker på prisen.
'Se den an' betyder, at du venter og ser, om prisen falder eller om der kommer en bedre model.
Færdiggør samtalen.
A: 'Hvad synes du om den nye chef?' B: 'Jeg ved det ikke endnu. Jeg skal lige ___ ___ ___.'
Man 'ser folk an' for at lære deres personlighed at kende.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Common Objects for 'Se ... An'
Situations
- • Sagen
- • Situationen
- • Tiden
People
- • Ham
- • Hende
- • Naboen
Environment
- • Vejret
- • Markedet
- • Udviklingen
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاVi er ikke sikre på planen endnu, så vi vil gerne lige ___ sagen ___.
Dette er den korrekte brug af det separable verbum 'at se en sag an'.
Vælg den rigtige rækkefølge:
Objektet 'situationen' skal stå mellem 'ser' og 'an'.
Din ven spørger: 'Skal du købe den nye iPhone?' Du er usikker på prisen.
'Se den an' betyder, at du venter og ser, om prisen falder eller om der kommer en bedre model.
A: 'Hvad synes du om den nye chef?' B: 'Jeg ved det ikke endnu. Jeg skal lige ___ ___ ___.'
Man 'ser folk an' for at lære deres personlighed at kende.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
14 سوالIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or your friends. It's very versatile.
Yes! 'At se nogen an' means to size someone up or get a feel for their character.
'Se en sag an' is for a specific problem or decision. 'Se tiden an' is for waiting for a general situation to change.
No, that is grammatically incorrect. The object must come between the verb and the particle.
Yes, very frequently in newspapers, emails, and reports.
Not necessarily. It just implies that you aren't ready to say 'yes' yet.
Use 'så ... an'. For example: 'Jeg så situationen an i en uge.'
You could say 'Jeg tjekker det lige ud', but it doesn't have the exact same meaning of patient observation.
Yes, 'at se vejret an' is one of the most common uses of the phrase.
It is very common all over Denmark, but Jutlanders are stereotypically known for 'seeing the case an' more than Copenhageners.
Yes, it's a great way to say you want to think about an offer.
'At springe ud i det' (to jump into it) or 'at handle overilet' (to act impulsively).
In this specific phrasal verb, yes, but it's more of a directional particle than a preposition.
Yes, because it requires understanding phrasal verbs and word order, which are key B1 milestones.
عبارات مرتبط
at se tiden an
similarTo wait and see how time passes.
at afvente
synonymTo await.
at stikke en finger i jorden
similarTo feel which way the wind is blowing.
at sove på det
builds onTo sleep on it.
at tage bestik af
similarTo take stock of a situation.
