Significado
Being excited about future
Contexto cultural
In Danish business culture, 'se frem til' is the gold standard for politeness. It strikes a balance between being efficient and being friendly, which is highly valued in the flat hierarchy of Danish workplaces. In Greenlandic Danish, the phrase is used similarly, but anticipation is often linked to the seasons, especially the return of the sun after the polar night. Norwegians use 'se frem til' almost identically, but they also frequently use 'glede seg til'. The two languages are so close that this idiom is a perfect 'buy one get one free' for learners. Danes working in international environments often translate this literally into English. Because the English version is also standard, it makes Danes sound very natural and polite in international business.
The 'Til' Rule
Always remember 'til'. Without it, the sentence is incomplete and sounds strange to a Dane.
Positive Only
Only use this for things you like. Don't use it for exams, taxes, or dentist appointments!
Significado
Being excited about future
The 'Til' Rule
Always remember 'til'. Without it, the sentence is incomplete and sounds strange to a Dane.
Positive Only
Only use this for things you like. Don't use it for exams, taxes, or dentist appointments!
Email Mastery
Use 'Jeg ser frem til at høre fra dig' to sound professional and polite in every email.
Enthusiasm Level
Add 'meget' (much) or 'virkelig' (really) to show you are extra excited.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing preposition.
Jeg ser frem ___ min fødselsdag.
The phrase is always 'at se frem til'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for looking forward to an action?
Choose one:
You need 'at' + the infinitive 'møde'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: Ending a formal email to a client.
'Dem' is the formal 'you', appropriate for clients.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vi skal i biografen i aften. B: Dejligt! _____
Both 'Det ser jeg frem til' and 'Jeg ser frem til det' are correct, though the first is more common in speech.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Se frem til vs. Glæde sig til
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJeg ser frem ___ min fødselsdag.
The phrase is always 'at se frem til'.
Choose one:
You need 'at' + the infinitive 'møde'.
Situation: Ending a formal email to a client.
'Dem' is the formal 'you', appropriate for clients.
A: Vi skal i biografen i aften. B: Dejligt! _____
Both 'Det ser jeg frem til' and 'Jeg ser frem til det' are correct, though the first is more common in speech.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt's better to say 'Jeg ser frem til at se dig' (I look forward to seeing you). 'Jeg ser frem til dig' sounds a bit incomplete.
'Se frem til' is the infinitive (to look forward to). 'Ser frem til' is the present tense (I look forward to).
'Glæde sig til' is more emotional and used for personal joy. 'Se frem til' is more neutral and used for both personal and professional anticipation.
Yes! 'Jeg så frem til det' (I was looking forward to it).
It is neutral-formal. It's safe to use in almost any situation.
You say 'Det ser jeg frem til' or 'Jeg ser frem til det'.
Usually, we look forward to an *event* involving a person, like 'at møde dig' (meeting you) or 'dit besøg' (your visit).
Literally it means 'forward', but in this context, it refers to the future.
Younger people might just say 'Glæder mig!' or 'Det bliver for vildt!'
Yes, as long as it hasn't happened yet. 'Jeg ser frem til i aften.'
Frases relacionadas
at glæde sig til
similarTo look forward to (with joy)
at imødese
specialized formTo await/anticipate
at vente på
similarTo wait for
at have forventninger
builds onTo have expectations
at tælle ned til
similarTo count down to
