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Used in expressions like "gern gesehen" (welcome) or "wohl gesehen" (well regarded) to express that someone or something is welcome, appreciated, or accepted.
Solche Initiativen sind in unserer Gemeinde immer gern gesehen.
Such initiatives are always welcome in our community.
'Gesehen' (seen) is the past participle of the verb 'sehen' (to see). In fixed expressions, it is used like an adjective and describes how a person or thing is perceived or evaluated by others.
Ein Lächeln ist bei einem Vorstellungsgespräch immer gern gesehen.
A smile is always welcome in a job interview.
In this meaning, 'gesehen' (seen) is almost always combined with an adverb that describes the type of acceptance. Common combinations are 'gern gesehen' (welcome), 'ungern gesehen' (unwelcome), or 'wohl gesehen' (well regarded).
Aggressives Verhalten ist auf dem Schulhof absolut nicht gern gesehen.
Aggressive behavior is absolutely not welcome in the schoolyard.
The expression 'so gesehen' (seen this way) often stands at the beginning of a sentence in position 1. The conjugated verb of the sentence then follows directly in position 2.
Der Zug hatte Verspätung. So gesehen war es gut, dass wir zu spät losgefahren sind.
The train was delayed. Seen this way, it was good that we left late.
The expression 'gesehen werden' (to be seen) is often used to express the desire for social recognition and attention. It is about being noticed by others, often in a public or fashionable context.
Auf der Modenschau wollte jeder in der ersten Reihe gesehen werden.
At the fashion show, everyone in the front row wanted to be seen.
welcome
'willkommen' and 'gesehen' can have similar meanings in certain expressions, saying that someone or something is accepted or gladly received. 'willkommen' is the normal word and can be used directly for people, help, ideas, or events. In this meaning, 'gesehen' usually only works with words like 'gern' or 'wohl', for example 'gern gesehen' (welcome). This expression sounds somewhat fixed and often a little more formal. In everyday language, 'willkommen' is more flexible; 'gern gesehen' fits well when you want to say that someone or something is received positively in a group.
Neue Vorschläge sind in unserem Team immer gern gesehen.
New suggestions are always welcome in our team.
Hilfe beim Umzug ist morgen sehr willkommen.
Help with the move tomorrow is very welcome.