Meaning
Being excited about a future event.
Cultural Background
Danes often use 'se frem til' in work emails as a polite way to end a conversation. It is considered good 'email etiquette'. In the Nordic countries, directness is valued, but so is politeness. This phrase provides a 'soft' ending to direct requests. Because Danes plan social events far in advance, saying you 'ser frem til' something confirms that the date is firmly in your calendar. At weddings or big celebrations, 'se frem til' is used in the RSVP to show respect to the host.
The Email Closer
If you want to sound like a native professional, always end your emails with 'Jeg ser frem til at høre fra dig.' It's the safest and most effective closing.
Don't over-enthuse
In a very formal setting, adding 'meget' (very) can sometimes sound a bit too eager. 'Jeg ser frem til...' is usually enough.
Meaning
Being excited about a future event.
The Email Closer
If you want to sound like a native professional, always end your emails with 'Jeg ser frem til at høre fra dig.' It's the safest and most effective closing.
Don't over-enthuse
In a very formal setting, adding 'meget' (very) can sometimes sound a bit too eager. 'Jeg ser frem til...' is usually enough.
The 'Glæde' alternative
If you are talking to a close friend, switch to 'Jeg glæder mig til...'. It sounds warmer and more 'hyggeligt'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg ser frem ___ min fødselsdag.
The fixed collocation is always 'at se frem til'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'I look forward to meeting you'.
After a preposition, you need 'at' + the infinitive form of the verb.
Complete the email closing.
Kære Peter, Tak for hjælpen. Jeg ___ ___ ___ at høre fra dig.
'Ser frem til' is the most professional choice for an email closing.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are writing to a new business partner.
This is the appropriate formal/neutral register for business.
🎉 Score: /4
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Practice Bank
4 exercisesJeg ser frem ___ min fødselsdag.
The fixed collocation is always 'at se frem til'.
Choose the correct way to say 'I look forward to meeting you'.
After a preposition, you need 'at' + the infinitive form of the verb.
Kære Peter, Tak for hjælpen. Jeg ___ ___ ___ at høre fra dig.
'Ser frem til' is the most professional choice for an email closing.
You are writing to a new business partner.
This is the appropriate formal/neutral register for business.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, this is very common and polite. It means 'I look forward to seeing you.'
'Se frem til' is more neutral/professional. 'Glæde sig til' is more emotional/personal.
In this idiom, it is always 'frem'. 'Fremad' means 'onwards'.
No, it implies a positive expectation. You wouldn't use it for a funeral or a tax audit.
Yes, if you follow 'til' with a verb, you must use 'at' + infinitive. E.g., 'til at spise'.
Related Phrases
At glæde sig til
similarTo be happy about something coming up
At imødese
specialized formTo await/anticipate
At vente på
contrastTo wait for
At have forventninger til
builds onTo have expectations for
