Bedeutung
Wishing someone a pleasant journey.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Estonians are generally quiet but very polite in transit. Saying 'Head reisi' to a seatmate when you leave the bus is rare, but saying it to friends or family is essential. There is a shared cultural emphasis on safety during travel due to harsh winters. Phrases like 'Sõida ettevaatlikult' (Drive carefully) often accompany 'Head reisi'. In Estonian startup culture, 'Head reisi' is often used when someone goes on a 'digital nomad' trip, usually accompanied by plane or island emojis. Historically, Estonians believed in 'teemoon' (road provisions). Wishing someone 'Head reisi' was part of the ritual of sending them off with enough food and good energy.
Add a pronoun
Add 'sulle' (to you) to make it sound warmer and more personal.
Don't use for arrivals
Remember, this is only for people leaving. Using it for arrivals is a major faux pas.
Bedeutung
Wishing someone a pleasant journey.
Add a pronoun
Add 'sulle' (to you) to make it sound warmer and more personal.
Don't use for arrivals
Remember, this is only for people leaving. Using it for arrivals is a major faux pas.
The 'Head teed' switch
If you see someone walking out into the rain, 'Head teed' sounds more empathetic than 'Head reisi'.
Smile!
Estonians might be reserved, but a small smile with 'Head reisi' goes a long way.
Teste dich selbst
Which is the correct way to wish someone a good trip in Estonian?
Sinu sõber läheb puhkusele. Mida sa ütled?
Both 'Head' and 'reisi' must be in the partitive singular case.
Complete the sentence with the correct case.
Head ______! (reis)
The partitive singular of 'reis' is 'reisi'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: Someone is getting into their car to drive to another city.
'Head teed!' is specifically used for driving or walking paths.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
Mari: 'Ma lähen nüüd lennujaama.' Jüri: 'Olgu, ______!'
Since Mari is going to the airport, a travel wish is appropriate.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to say 'Head reisi!'
Air Travel
- • Lennujaam
- • Lend
- • Välismaa
Road Travel
- • Autosõit
- • Buss
- • Rong
Vacation
- • Puhkus
- • Suvi
- • Hotell
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSinu sõber läheb puhkusele. Mida sa ütled?
Both 'Head' and 'reisi' must be in the partitive singular case.
Head ______! (reis)
The partitive singular of 'reis' is 'reisi'.
Situation: Someone is getting into their car to drive to another city.
'Head teed!' is specifically used for driving or walking paths.
Mari: 'Ma lähen nüüd lennujaama.' Jüri: 'Olgu, ______!'
Since Mari is going to the airport, a travel wish is appropriate.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal contexts.
Yes, it works for one person or a hundred people.
'Head reisi' is for trips/vacations; 'Head teed' is for the act of traveling/driving.
Simply say 'Aitäh!' (Thanks!) or 'Aitäh, sullegi!' (Thanks, to you too!).
Because it's in the partitive case, which is used for wishes in Estonian.
Yes, like starting a new job or a long project, but it's less common.
Yes, it is perfectly polite for a professional setting.
It doesn't matter! 'Head reisi' is a safe, general wish.
'Kivi kotti!' is a common idiomatic way to wish someone luck on a journey.
Usually, you'd say 'Head teed' or just 'Head aega' for going home.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Head teed!
similarGood way / Safe travels
Turvalist lendu!
specialized formSafe flight!
Mõnusat puhkust!
similarPleasant vacation!
Kõike head!
builds onAll the best!
Tere tulemast!
contrastWelcome!
Edu sulle!
similarGood luck to you!
