Bedeutung
A poetic way to say die.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In folklore, the soul was often seen as a bird. When a person 'heitis hinge', the window was sometimes opened to let the 'soul-bird' fly out freely. Obituaries in newspapers like 'Postimees' often use this phrase to honor cultural figures, as it sounds more dignified than the clinical 'suri'. In farm life, the death of a horse or a cow was a significant loss. Farmers might use 'hinge heitma' for a beloved animal, showing deep respect for its life. The phrase is a staple in the works of A.H. Tammsaare, where it highlights the stoic acceptance of death among the peasantry.
Use for Machines
If you want to sound like a native, use this when your computer crashes permanently. It shows you understand Estonian humor.
Don't use for yourself
Never say 'Ma heitsin hinge' unless you are a ghost. Use 'Ma olen väsinud' (I am tired) instead.
Bedeutung
A poetic way to say die.
Use for Machines
If you want to sound like a native, use this when your computer crashes permanently. It shows you understand Estonian humor.
Don't use for yourself
Never say 'Ma heitsin hinge' unless you are a ghost. Use 'Ma olen väsinud' (I am tired) instead.
Respect the Silence
Estonians are quiet about death. This phrase matches that quiet, respectful energy perfectly.
Teste dich selbst
Täida lünk õige sõnaga.
Vana kuningas heitis eile ______.
Idioomis 'hinge heitma' on sõna 'hing' alati omastavas käändes (genitive).
Vali lause, kus väljendit on kasutatud õigesti.
Milline lause on korrektne?
'Hinge heitma' tähendab surema, mitte puhkama või regulaarset tegevust.
Ühenda väljend ja selle tähendus.
Match the idiom with its meaning.
Need on kolm sarnast, kuid erineva tähendusega väljendit.
Lõpeta dialoog.
A: Kas su vana arvuti veel töötab? B: Ei, see ______ eile ______.
Katkiste asjade kohta saab öelda 'heitis hinge'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
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Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVana kuningas heitis eile ______.
Idioomis 'hinge heitma' on sõna 'hing' alati omastavas käändes (genitive).
Milline lause on korrektne?
'Hinge heitma' tähendab surema, mitte puhkama või regulaarset tegevust.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Need on kolm sarnast, kuid erineva tähendusega väljendit.
A: Kas su vana arvuti veel töötab? B: Ei, see ______ eile ______.
Katkiste asjade kohta saab öelda 'heitis hinge'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
4 FragenIt has spiritual roots, but today it is used by everyone, regardless of religion, as a poetic expression.
Yes, if the plant was very old or important to you, it adds a nice touch of personification.
'Suri' is factual and neutral. 'Heitis hinge' is poetic and respectful.
Only metaphorically, e.g., 'See projekt heitis hinge'. Don't use it for people in a professional setting unless it's a formal tribute.
Verwandte Redewendungen
hinge tõmbama
similarTo take a breath or rest.
hinge vaakuma
similarTo be at death's door.
manalateele minema
synonymTo go to the underworld.
viimset und magama
synonymTo sleep the final sleep.
