뜻
Searching for something.
문화적 배경
Norwegians value 'shopping in peace'. If you say 'Jeg ser bare etter noe', the clerk will usually leave you alone immediately. It is a polite way to establish boundaries. In Norwegian job culture, being someone who 'ser etter løsninger' (looks for solutions) is a highly praised quality, reflecting the 'can-do' attitude of the flat hierarchy. The concept of 'å se etter hverandre' is linked to the safety of Norwegian society. It implies a passive but consistent care for neighbors and community members. When hiking, Norwegians 'ser etter merker' (look for markers/red T's). Finding these markers is essential for safety in the mountains.
The Shopping Secret
When entering a store, just say 'Jeg ser bare litt' (I'm just looking a bit) if you don't have a specific item in mind yet.
Preposition Trap
Never use 'for' with 'se' to mean 'look for'. It's a 100% giveaway that you are translating from English.
뜻
Searching for something.
The Shopping Secret
When entering a store, just say 'Jeg ser bare litt' (I'm just looking a bit) if you don't have a specific item in mind yet.
Preposition Trap
Never use 'for' with 'se' to mean 'look for'. It's a 100% giveaway that you are translating from English.
Abstract Searching
Use 'se etter' for qualities in people. 'Jeg ser etter en snill kjæreste' (I'm looking for a kind partner).
Polite Checking
If someone is late, say 'Jeg skal gå og se etter ham' to show you are being helpful, not impatient.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg ser _______ den nye boka til Jo Nesbø.
When searching for a book, we use 'etter'. 'Se på' would mean you are already looking at it.
Choose the correct past tense form.
I morges _______ jeg etter nøklene mine i ti minutter.
'Å se' is irregular. The past tense (preterite) is 'så'.
Complete the dialogue in the shop.
Ekspeditør: Kan jeg hjelpe deg? Kunde: Ja, jeg ______ ______ en varm genser.
The standard way to tell a clerk what you are looking for is 'ser etter'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Which phrase fits best when you are checking if your friend's car has arrived outside?
'Se etter' is used for checking if something/someone has appeared or is present.
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시각 학습 자료
Se etter vs. Se på
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Jeg ser _______ den nye boka til Jo Nesbø.
When searching for a book, we use 'etter'. 'Se på' would mean you are already looking at it.
I morges _______ jeg etter nøklene mine i ti minutter.
'Å se' is irregular. The past tense (preterite) is 'så'.
Ekspeditør: Kan jeg hjelpe deg? Kunde: Ja, jeg ______ ______ en varm genser.
The standard way to tell a clerk what you are looking for is 'ser etter'.
Which phrase fits best when you are checking if your friend's car has arrived outside?
'Se etter' is used for checking if something/someone has appeared or is present.
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자주 묻는 질문
12 질문It's better to use 'søke etter' for digital searches, but 'se etter informasjon' is acceptable in casual speech.
Almost. 'Lete etter' is more intense and physical. 'Se etter' is often just visual or checking.
You say 'Jeg så etter nøklene mine'. Remember 'så' is the past of 'se'.
In some contexts, yes (checking if they are okay), but 'passe på' is the standard word for babysitting.
'Se etter' is searching for something missing. 'Se på' is looking at something that is right in front of you.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your friends, or a shop assistant.
No, you should say 'Jeg ser etter en mulighet til å reise'. You need a noun after 'etter'.
It's a Germanic logic where you are following 'after' the trail of the thing you want to find.
Yes! 'Å se etter bråk' is a common expression.
Yes, 'å se etter en løsning' is very common in business and school.
Yes, but it's often very soft. In some dialects, it merges with the next vowel.
Say 'Jeg ser bare'. You don't need 'etter' if you aren't looking for something specific.
관련 표현
Lete etter
similarTo search for (more active/physical)
Søke etter
specialized formTo search (formal/digital)
Se seg om etter
builds onTo look around for
Se til
contrastTo look after/check on
Etterlyse
specialized formTo put out a search for (official)
