This is the 55th most frequent Swedish word.
ser
"Ser" means "sees."
Here, 'ser' is used in its primary meaning as the present tense of 'see', describing the act of perceiving visually.
Jag ser ett vackert landskap.
I see a beautiful landscape.
In this sentence, 'ser' is used in a phrase 'ser ... ut' that translates to 'seem' in English when describing appearances.
Barnen ser glada ut.
The children seem happy.
Here, 'ser' conveys a figurative seeing or foreseeing, describing an interpretation or vision of potential outcomes.