Bedeutung
Used to agree with a suggestion.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Estonians value brevity. A simple 'Hea mõte' is often considered more sincere than a long, enthusiastic speech. Similar to Finns, Estonians use this phrase to avoid unnecessary conflict and move straight to action. In Slack or Messenger, Estonians often use the lightbulb emoji 💡 followed by '+' to mean 'Hea mõte'. In universities, 'Hea mõte' is used to encourage students during seminars without being overly patronizing.
Use it often!
Don't be afraid to use this phrase. It's the safest and most positive way to interact with Estonians.
Watch the 'õ'
If you pronounce 'mõte' as 'mote' (like a castle moat), people might not understand you. Practice the 'õ' sound!
Bedeutung
Used to agree with a suggestion.
Use it often!
Don't be afraid to use this phrase. It's the safest and most positive way to interact with Estonians.
Watch the 'õ'
If you pronounce 'mõte' as 'mote' (like a castle moat), people might not understand you. Practice the 'õ' sound!
Add 'See on'
Adding 'See on' (That is) makes you sound more fluent and less like you're just repeating a memorized word.
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Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Sõber: 'Lähme täna kinno?' Sina: '________!'
'Hea mõte' is the correct way to agree with a suggestion to go to the cinema.
Fill in the missing word to say 'That is a very good idea.'
See on _____ hea mõte.
'Väga' means 'very' and is used to emphasize the quality of the idea.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone suggests a clever solution to a problem.
You use 'Hea mõte!' to validate a clever solution.
Which of these means 'I have a good idea'?
Select the correct Estonian translation.
'Mul on' is the correct way to express possession in Estonian.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSõber: 'Lähme täna kinno?' Sina: '________!'
'Hea mõte' is the correct way to agree with a suggestion to go to the cinema.
See on _____ hea mõte.
'Väga' means 'very' and is used to emphasize the quality of the idea.
Someone suggests a clever solution to a problem.
You use 'Hea mõte!' to validate a clever solution.
Select the correct Estonian translation.
'Mul on' is the correct way to express possession in Estonian.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral. You can use it with your boss, your grandmother, or a stranger.
Yes, but 'Hea mõte' sounds more natural and native.
You say 'See oli hea mõte.'
The plural is 'Head mõtted'.
Yes, but be careful. Estonians usually take things literally. Use a very flat tone for sarcasm.
Only with very close friends. It's very casual slang.
'Hea plaan' (Good plan) is more about the logistics, while 'Hea mõte' is about the concept.
Say 'See ei ole hea mõte.'
No, it also means 'thought' or 'meaning'. For example, 'Mis selle mõte on?' (What is the meaning of this?).
Not really, 'Hea mõte' is already very short!
Verwandte Redewendungen
Suurepärane mõte
specialized formExcellent idea
Olen nõus
synonymI agree
Teeme nii
builds onLet's do it that way
Halb mõte
contrastBad idea
