Meaning
Informal way to say goodbye.
Cultural Background
Danes often repeat goodbyes multiple times as they leave (the 'Danish goodbye'). You might hear 'Hej hej, vi ses, hej!' Even in professional emails, 'Vi ses' is common if you have a meeting scheduled later that day. On platforms like Messenger or Instagram, it is often abbreviated to 'vses' or just 'ses'.
The 'S' is Key
Always remember the 's'. Without it, you're just saying 'We see', which sounds incomplete to a Dane.
The Double Goodbye
Danes often say 'Hej hej' followed by 'Vi ses'. It's a very friendly way to leave.
Meaning
Informal way to say goodbye.
The 'S' is Key
Always remember the 's'. Without it, you're just saying 'We see', which sounds incomplete to a Dane.
The Double Goodbye
Danes often say 'Hej hej' followed by 'Vi ses'. It's a very friendly way to leave.
Use with Time
To sound more native, always add a time: 'Vi ses i morgen' or 'Vi ses på mandag'.
Test Yourself
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the phrase.
Tak for i dag! Vi ___.
'Ses' is the correct reciprocal form for saying goodbye.
Match the phrase to the best situation.
Vi ses i morgen!
'Vi ses i morgen' implies a specific future meeting.
Which of these is the most informal?
Choose the most casual way to say goodbye.
Dropping the 'Vi' makes the phrase very casual.
What would Sofie say?
Mads: 'Jeg går nu. Hav en god dag!' Sofie: 'Tak, ___!'
'Vi ses' is the natural response to a departure.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesTak for i dag! Vi ___.
'Ses' is the correct reciprocal form for saying goodbye.
Vi ses i morgen!
'Vi ses i morgen' implies a specific future meeting.
Choose the most casual way to say goodbye.
Dropping the 'Vi' makes the phrase very casual.
Mads: 'Jeg går nu. Hav en god dag!' Sofie: 'Tak, ___!'
'Vi ses' is the natural response to a departure.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
6 questionsYes, in Denmark most workplaces are informal and 'Vi ses' is perfectly fine.
'Ses' is just a shorter, more casual version of 'Vi ses'.
It's a reciprocal marker meaning 'each other'.
Yes, it's often used as a general goodbye even without a set plan.
'På gensyn' or 'Farvel' are the formal alternatives.
Yes, it's very common to end phone calls with 'Vi ses'.
Related Phrases
På gensyn
similarUntil we meet again
Vi tales ved
similarWe'll speak later
Vi høres ved
similarTalk soon
Farvel
contrastFarewell
