Significado
To search for something or consider other options.
Contexto cultural
The 'Flexicurity' model encourages workers to 'se sig om efter' better matches, leading to high job satisfaction and a dynamic economy. Danes are very house-proud. 'At se sig om efter' a new home is a common social topic, even if one isn't planning to move immediately. Danes are price-conscious and often 'ser sig om efter' better deals on insurance, electricity, and internet. Using this phrase in a relationship context can be seen as a sign of 'modern dating' or 'serial monogamy' in urban Denmark.
The LinkedIn Trick
Use this phrase in your LinkedIn summary: 'Jeg ser mig altid om efter spændende netværksmuligheder.' It sounds professional and open.
Don't forget 'sig'!
Without the reflexive pronoun, the sentence is grammatically broken. Always check your subject (Jeg -> mig, Vi -> os).
Significado
To search for something or consider other options.
The LinkedIn Trick
Use this phrase in your LinkedIn summary: 'Jeg ser mig altid om efter spændende netværksmuligheder.' It sounds professional and open.
Don't forget 'sig'!
Without the reflexive pronoun, the sentence is grammatically broken. Always check your subject (Jeg -> mig, Vi -> os).
The 'Bare kigge' rule
In shops, if a clerk asks if you need help, you can say 'Jeg ser mig bare lidt om' (I'm just looking around). You don't need the 'efter' here because you aren't looking for something specific yet.
Use with 'begyndt'
It sounds very natural to say 'Jeg er begyndt at se mig om efter...' (I have started looking for...).
Teste-se
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun.
Vi ser ___ om efter en ny bil.
Since the subject is 'Vi' (we), the reflexive pronoun must be 'os' (us).
Which sentence is correct?
Choose the most natural way to say you are looking for a new job.
This sentence includes the reflexive pronoun (mig), the adverb (om), and the correct preposition (efter).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Er du glad for din lejlighed? B: Nej, den er for lille, så jeg ____________________.
While 'ser mig om efter' is the most sophisticated, all options are grammatically correct in this context.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you use 'at se sig om efter'?
A job fair is a place where you survey many options, which fits the phrase perfectly.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Se sig om efter vs. Lede efter
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosVi ser ___ om efter en ny bil.
Since the subject is 'Vi' (we), the reflexive pronoun must be 'os' (us).
Choose the most natural way to say you are looking for a new job.
This sentence includes the reflexive pronoun (mig), the adverb (om), and the correct preposition (efter).
A: Er du glad for din lejlighed? B: Nej, den er for lille, så jeg ____________________.
While 'ser mig om efter' is the most sophisticated, all options are grammatically correct in this context.
When would you use 'at se sig om efter'?
A job fair is a place where you survey many options, which fits the phrase perfectly.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasNo, use 'lede efter' for lost physical objects. 'Se sig om efter' is for broader opportunities.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
'Om' is more common in this specific idiom. 'Omkring' is more descriptive of physical space.
Only if you are looking FOR something. If you are just looking around a room, 'Jeg ser mig om' is enough.
Yes, if you are looking for someone in a crowd.
Close, but 'kigge efter' is more informal and less about 'surveying' options.
Jeg så mig om efter... (I looked for...).
Yes, very often for market research or hiring.
Yes, it's a common way to say you are open to meeting new people.
Because you are directing your own vision around yourself. It's a quirk of Danish grammar.
It is considered B2 because of the reflexive pronoun and the figurative nuance.
Yes, 'Jeg ser mig om efter en god restaurant.'
Not necessarily, just that you are open to something better.
Not really, the whole phrase is needed for this specific meaning.
Frases relacionadas
at være på udkig efter
synonymTo be on the lookout for
at sondere terrænet
similarTo sound out the terrain
at lede efter
similarTo search for
at kigge efter
similarTo look for/after
at holde øje med
similarTo keep an eye on
