Breakdown of Vi ska ses på platsen.
vi
we
ska
will
på
on / at / for (wait for) / in (believe in)
ses
to see each other
Questions & Answers about Vi ska ses på platsen.
Why does the verb se (to see) have an -s at the end in this sentence?
This is a reciprocal s-verb! Adding -s to the verb se changes the meaning from "to see" to "to see each other". In Swedish, ses is a very common and casual way to say "meet" or "meet up".
Is ses in the present tense here, like when we say "Vi ses!" (See you!)?
Actually, in this sentence ses is in the infinitive (base) form because it comes after the helping verb ska (will). It just happens that for this specific verb, the present tense and the infinitive look exactly the same!
Could I use träffas instead of ses here?
Yes, absolutely! Vi ska träffas på platsen works perfectly and also means "We will meet at the place." Both are reciprocal verbs, but ses is just a bit more informal and casual, much like saying "see each other" in English.
Why do we use the preposition på instead of i for "at the place"?
In Swedish, på is the standard preposition for specific locations, events, or general spots (like på platsen, på stationen, or på bio). You would typically use i when you want to emphasize being physically enclosed inside a building or space.