vi ses
The English phrase "see you soon" can be translated into Danish as vi ses.
vi ses is a common way to say "see you" or "see you later" in a general sense. If you want to specifically emphasize the "soon" part of the English phrase, you can use vi ses snart.
Meaning: goodbye (intj)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase vi ses literally translates to "we see each other" or "we see ourselves".
Which one should you use?
While vi ses is often used to mean "see you soon", it is more commonly used as a general "see you" or "see you later" without a specific time attached. To specifically mean "see you soon", use vi ses snart.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ses is the reflexive form of at se (to see), which creates the reciprocal meaning of seeing one another.
Did you know?
- While vi ses is the standard farewell, Danes often accompany it with a casual wave or a nod rather than a handshake, which is typically reserved for the initial meeting.
- In Denmark, if you say vi ses to someone you have no actual plans to see again, it is often treated as a polite social convention rather than a literal promise.
- The word vi traces its roots back to the Proto-Indo-European root *wéy, which is the same ancestor for the English word 'we'.
Examples in context
- Vi ses snart, min ven!See you soon, my friend!This sentence shows how to use vi ses when adding the word "friend".Tatoeba #10470917 by danepo, translation #9666193 by Nylez
- Vi ses!See you soon!This sentence shows a common, short way to use vi ses.Tatoeba #763048 by danepo, translation #32672 by CK
- Tak for mødet. Vi ses snart.Thank you for the meeting. See you soon.
- Ja, på gensyn. Hav en god dag!Yes, until we meet again. Have a great day!
- Ja, vi ses!Yes, see you!
- Ja, vi ses. God rejse!Yes, see you. Have a good trip!
- Vi ses i morgen!See you tomorrow!
Example conversation
Mette and Mikkel are leaving a coffee shop.
- MetteTak for i dag, Mikkel.Thanks for today, Mikkel.
- MikkelSelv tak, Mette. Vi ses!You're welcome, Mette. See you!
- MetteVi ses!See you!
- MikkelHej hej!Bye bye!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “see you soon” translations and entries vi ses, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries vi, vi ses, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
