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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.
seen this way
A fixed expression meaning "viewed from this perspective" or "from this point of view." It introduces a conclusion or a new assessment of a situation.
Es hat zwar geregnet, aber so gesehen mussten wir den Garten nicht gießen.
It did rain, but seen this way, we didn't have to water the garden.
to be seen
To be perceived or noticed, often in a social context with the desire for recognition or status.
Auf der Gala ging es vielen Gästen nur darum, gesehen zu werden.
At the gala, many guests only cared about being seen.
'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 gern gesehen can both express that a person is positively received. Willkommen can be used freely and often sounds explicitly friendly. Gesehen, on the other hand, has this meaning only in fixed expressions such as gern gesehen or wohl gesehen.
Neue Mitglieder sind in unserem Verein immer gern gesehen.
New members are always welcome in our club.
Neue Mitglieder sind in unserem Verein herzlich willkommen.
New members are warmly welcome in our club.
