Signification
Having a similar appearance.
Contexte culturel
Norwegians often use 'se ut som' to avoid being too assertive. Instead of saying 'You are wrong', they might say 'Det ser ut som det er en feil her' (It looks like there is a mistake here). Describing nature as 'looking like' something else is a common poetic device in Scandinavian folklore (e.g., mountains looking like trolls). On Norwegian TikTok/Instagram, 'se ut som' is used in 'get ready with me' videos to describe fashion styles.
The Adjective Shortcut
If you just want to say someone looks [adjective], skip 'som' and say 'Du ser [adjective] ut'.
Don't forget 'ut'!
Without 'ut', the sentence usually makes no sense or means something completely different.
Signification
Having a similar appearance.
The Adjective Shortcut
If you just want to say someone looks [adjective], skip 'som' and say 'Du ser [adjective] ut'.
Don't forget 'ut'!
Without 'ut', the sentence usually makes no sense or means something completely different.
Polite Observations
In Norway, saying someone 'looks tired' is often a way to start a supportive conversation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to say 'You look like a doctor'.
Du ___ ___ ___ en lege.
The full phrase 'ser ut som' is required for this meaning.
Which sentence is correct for 'It looks like it is raining'?
Velg riktig setning:
When followed by a clause, 'som om' is the standard connector.
Match the Norwegian phrase with its English meaning.
Koble sammen:
Matching adjectives vs nouns vs clauses.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesDu ___ ___ ___ en lege.
The full phrase 'ser ut som' is required for this meaning.
Velg riktig setning:
When followed by a clause, 'som om' is the standard connector.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching adjectives vs nouns vs clauses.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, it is common in many dialects, but 'som om' is more standard for written Bokmål.
'Ligner på' is for strong resemblance (like twins), while 'se ut som' is for any visual appearance.
It depends on the gender of the noun that follows. 'En mann' (masculine) or 'et hus' (neuter).
No, for smells use 'lukter som'.
Expressions liées
ligner på
synonymto resemble
virker som
similarto seem like
se etter
builds onto look for
se på
builds onto look at
