Signification
Being excited about future events.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'förväntan' is huge in Sweden, especially regarding the seasons. People will start saying they 'se fram mot' the summer as early as February. Swedes value 'fika' culture. It is very common to end a meeting by saying you look forward to the next fika or social gathering to build 'teambuilding'. In Finland-Swedish, you might hear 'se fram emot' just as often, but there is sometimes a slightly more formal tone in written correspondence compared to Sweden-Swedish. Before Midsommar, the phrase is everywhere. It's the most anticipated day of the year for many, and the 'se fram mot' energy is at its peak.
Use 'emot' for a more natural flow
In casual conversation, 'se fram emot' often rolls off the tongue more easily than 'se fram mot'.
Don't forget the 'att'
If you follow the phrase with an action (verb), you MUST use 'att'. 'Jag ser fram mot att äta' is correct; 'Jag ser fram mot äta' is wrong.
Signification
Being excited about future events.
Use 'emot' for a more natural flow
In casual conversation, 'se fram emot' often rolls off the tongue more easily than 'se fram mot'.
Don't forget the 'att'
If you follow the phrase with an action (verb), you MUST use 'att'. 'Jag ser fram mot att äta' is correct; 'Jag ser fram mot äta' is wrong.
Email Etiquette
Always use 'Jag ser fram mot att höra från dig' in business emails to sound polite and eager.
The 'Lagom' Excitement
This phrase is the perfect level of excitement for Swedish culture—sincere but not overwhelming.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing words to say 'I look forward to the party.'
Jag ___ fram ___ festen.
The correct phrase is 'ser fram mot'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'We look forward to meeting you'?
You need 'att' followed by the infinitive 'träffa'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are writing a formal email to a new boss.
'Se fram mot vårt samarbete' is the appropriate formal register for a boss.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Ska vi gå på bio imorgon? B: Ja, gärna! Jag ___ ___ ___ ___ det.
This is the most natural way to express excitement in this context.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Excitement Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJag ___ fram ___ festen.
The correct phrase is 'ser fram mot'.
You need 'att' followed by the infinitive 'träffa'.
Situation: You are writing a formal email to a new boss.
'Se fram mot vårt samarbete' is the appropriate formal register for a boss.
A: Ska vi gå på bio imorgon? B: Ja, gärna! Jag ___ ___ ___ ___ det.
This is the most natural way to express excitement in this context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsBoth are correct. 'Mot' is slightly more formal/written, 'emot' is more common in speech.
Yes, but usually it's for something a few hours or days away. For something happening *right now*, use 'Vad kul!'.
It's better to say 'Jag ser fram mot att träffa dig' (I look forward to meeting you).
No, that would be very sarcastic and rude.
Jag såg fram mot... (I looked forward to...).
Jag ser verkligen fram mot det!
Absolutely, it's very common in texts.
You can say 'Jag längtar och ser fram mot...', but it's a bit repetitive.
Yes, often when discussing upcoming events or reports.
Only if you are happy about it (e.g., getting a cast off). Otherwise, no.
Expressions liées
längta efter
similarTo long for / to miss
vänta på
similarTo wait for
fasa för
contrastTo dread
se fram emot
synonymTo look forward to
vara taggad
specialized formTo be hyped/pumped
