Significado
Appearing to be a certain way.
Contexto cultural
Danes use 'Det ser ud til...' to avoid sounding too certain or 'klog' (smart-alecky). It's a way to be humble while sharing an observation. In Greenlandic Danish, this phrase is vital for survival when discussing sea ice or hunting conditions, where visual evidence is a matter of life and death. In Danish corporate culture, using this phrase in reports makes the data feel more 'live' and observed rather than just static numbers. On Danish Instagram, 'Det ser ud til...' is a common way to comment on someone's travel photos to express envy or admiration politely.
The Weather Trick
If you want to sound like a local, always use 'Det ser ud til regn' instead of 'Jeg tror det regner'. It shows you're observing the sky like a true Dane.
Comma Alert
Remember the comma before 'at' when it starts a new clause. It's a common mistake even for natives!
Significado
Appearing to be a certain way.
The Weather Trick
If you want to sound like a local, always use 'Det ser ud til regn' instead of 'Jeg tror det regner'. It shows you're observing the sky like a true Dane.
Comma Alert
Remember the comma before 'at' when it starts a new clause. It's a common mistake even for natives!
Softening Blows
Use this phrase to deliver bad news gently. 'Det ser ud til, at vi har et problem' is much better than 'Vi har et problem'.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing words to say 'It looks like rain'.
Det ___ ___ ___ regn.
The standard expression for weather is 'ser ud til'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
A: Han ser ud til at være træt. B: Han ser ud til er træt.
After 'til at', you must use the infinitive form of the verb ('være').
Complete the dialogue.
A: Skal vi tage paraplyen med? B: Ja, det ___ ___ ___ ___ det bliver regnvejr.
Since a full clause ('det bliver regnvejr') follows, you need 'at' as a conjunction with a comma.
Match the observation to the conclusion.
Observation: Der er mange mennesker med kufferter på banegården.
Suitcases (kufferter) at the station (banegården) suggest people are going on holiday.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosDet ___ ___ ___ regn.
The standard expression for weather is 'ser ud til'.
A: Han ser ud til at være træt. B: Han ser ud til er træt.
After 'til at', you must use the infinitive form of the verb ('være').
A: Skal vi tage paraplyen med? B: Ja, det ___ ___ ___ ___ det bliver regnvejr.
Since a full clause ('det bliver regnvejr') follows, you need 'at' as a conjunction with a comma.
Observation: Der er mange mennesker med kufferter på banegården.
Suitcases (kufferter) at the station (banegården) suggest people are going on holiday.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but 'Det ser ud til regn' is more common for the immediate future.
'Se ud til' is for probability/likelihood. 'Se ud som' is for direct comparison (e.g., 'He looks like his father').
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You need 'at' if a verb follows (til at være) or if a clause follows (til, at det...). You don't need it before a noun (til regn).
No, it is strictly visual. For smells, use 'det lugter af', and for tastes, 'det smager af'.
Use the past tense: 'Det så ud til'.
Almost. 'Det lader til' is slightly more formal and implies you heard it from somewhere else too.
Yes! 'Du ser ud til at være glad' is very common.
Then don't use it. Use 'Det er...' instead.
It's a particle that changes 'see' to 'appear'. Without it, 'se til' means something else entirely.
Frases relacionadas
at lade til
synonymto appear/seem
at se ud som om
similarto look as if
at virke som
similarto seem like
at ligne
similarto resemble
at tyde på
builds onto indicate
