Questions & Answers about Vi ser filmen og spiser bagefter.
Why is ser used here instead of a specific word for 'watch'?
In Danish, you use the verb at se (to see) for watching things like movies, TV shows, or theater. The verb at kigge means 'to look' and is used when you actively direct your eyes at a physical object, but it is not used for watching a film.
What is the difference between using bagefter and efter in this context?
Bagefter is an adverb meaning 'afterwards,' so it can stand alone at the end of the sentence to describe when the eating happens. Efter is a preposition meaning 'after,' which means it always needs an object. If you wanted to use efter, you would have to specify what comes before the meal, like efter filmen (after the film).
What happens to the word order if I move bagefter to the start of the second clause?
If you start the second part of the sentence with the time adverb bagefter right after og, it triggers the V2 (verb-second) rule. The verb must come immediately after it, which forces you to add the subject back in. The sentence would become: Vi ser filmen, og bagefter spiser vi.
Can this present tense sentence be used to talk about future plans?
Yes! Danish frequently uses the present tense to describe a planned future event. Depending on the context of your conversation, this sentence can mean you are doing these things right now, or that this sequence of events is your plan for later tonight.