Swedish · Common Verbs
Se
To see / watch
Beginnerverb
Definition
To use your eyes to look at something.
Example
Vi ser en film ikväll.
We are watching a movie tonight.
Etymology
The verb 'se' comes from the Old Norse 'sja', which means 'to see'. The word's roots can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic '*sehwan', indicating its longstanding use in visual perception.
How & Where It’s Used
'Se' is prevalent in both spoken and written Swedish, used in both informal and formal contexts when discussing vision or observation.