Vi ser Oslo.

We see Oslo.

Breakdown of Vi ser Oslo.

• vi: we
• se: to see
• Oslo: Oslo

Questions & Answers about Vi ser Oslo.

Why do we use vi here instead of any other pronoun?

In Norwegian, vi is the subject pronoun that corresponds to we in English, indicating that the speaker is talking about a group of people including themselves.

What does ser mean, and why is it used here?

Ser is the present tense form of the verb å se, which means to see. It’s used here to indicate that the subject (vi) is looking at or perceiving something, in this case, Oslo.

Is there a reason why there’s no article before Oslo?

Names of cities, such as Oslo, don’t take articles in Norwegian (or in English). You simply say Vi ser Oslo without adding a definite or indefinite article.

Do we ever say vi ser på Oslo instead?

Generally, å se på (to look at) might be used in contexts where you actively look at something for a period of time or study it. In a simple statement like Vi ser Oslo, you are just indicating that Oslo is in your field of vision.

Does the verb ser change for different subjects?

No. In Norwegian, the present tense form of most verbs, including å se, is the same regardless of the subject. So jeg ser, du ser, vi ser, etc., all use ser.