Bedeutung
Posting or emailing a message.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Estonians are very proud of their 'e-state'. Sending an 'e-kiri' with a digital signature is a daily occurrence for everything from banking to voting. During Christmas, it's a popular tradition for children to 'kirja saatma' to Jõuluvana (Santa Claus). These letters are often sent to a special address in Lapland or local Santa posts. The concept of a 'kirjasõber' (pen pal) was very popular in the 20th century and is still used in language learning contexts today. In Estonian business culture, 'kirja saatma' implies a need for a written record. If something is important, Estonians will say 'saada see mulle kirjalikult' (send it to me in writing).
Use 'meili' for friends
While 'kirja saatma' is correct, saying 'Ma saadan sulle meili' sounds more natural among young people.
Watch the 'T'
Don't say 'saama' (to get) when you mean 'saatma' (to send). It's the most common beginner error.
Bedeutung
Posting or emailing a message.
Use 'meili' for friends
While 'kirja saatma' is correct, saying 'Ma saadan sulle meili' sounds more natural among young people.
Watch the 'T'
Don't say 'saama' (to get) when you mean 'saatma' (to send). It's the most common beginner error.
Formal Openings
When sending a formal 'kiri', always start with 'Tere' followed by the person's name in the genitive case.
Partitive Case
Always use 'kirja' (partitive) with 'saatma' for general actions.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the word 'kiri'.
Ma tahan vanaemale _____ saatma.
After the verb 'saatma', the object 'kiri' should be in the partitive case 'kirja'.
Choose the correct verb for sending an email.
Kas sa ____ mulle e-kirja täna õhtul?
'Saadad' is the 2nd person singular form of 'saatma' (to send). 'Saad' means 'you get'.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
Focus on the tense: saadan (present), saatsin (past), saata (infinitive).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas sa saatsid meili ära? B: Ei, ma ____ seda praegu.
The word 'praegu' (now) requires the present tense 'saadan'.
Which phrase fits the situation: You are at the post office with an envelope.
Situation: Post office.
An envelope contains a 'kiri' (letter). A 'pakk' is a package, and a 'sõnum' is a digital message.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Saatma vs Saama
Aufgabensammlung
5 AufgabenMa tahan vanaemale _____ saatma.
After the verb 'saatma', the object 'kiri' should be in the partitive case 'kirja'.
Kas sa ____ mulle e-kirja täna õhtul?
'Saadad' is the 2nd person singular form of 'saatma' (to send). 'Saad' means 'you get'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Focus on the tense: saadan (present), saatsin (past), saata (infinitive).
A: Kas sa saatsid meili ära? B: Ei, ma ____ seda praegu.
The word 'praegu' (now) requires the present tense 'saadan'.
Situation: Post office.
An envelope contains a 'kiri' (letter). A 'pakk' is a package, and a 'sõnum' is a digital message.
🎉 Ergebnis: /5
Häufig gestellte Fragen
14 FragenTechnically no, use 'sõnumit saatma' for SMS or WhatsApp.
In casual speech, yes. In formal writing, 'e-kirja saatma' or 'kirja saatma' is preferred.
Because 'saatma' is a verb that takes the partitive case for its object in this context.
You say 'Ma saatsin kirja ära'. The 'ära' adds a sense of completion.
No, for a package use 'pakki saatma'.
It is a registered letter that requires a signature upon delivery.
Yes, it can mean 'to escort' or 'to accompany' someone.
Use 'e-kirja edasi saatma'.
'Kirja saama' (to receive a letter).
No, use the allative case ending '-le' (e.g., sõbrale).
'Postitama' is specifically 'to post' (like in a mailbox or on a blog).
No, that sounds like you are sending the entire postal service. Say 'saadan kirja'.
Use the plural partitive: 'Ma saadan kirju'.
People often say 'meilima' as a verb.
Verwandte Redewendungen
e-kirja saatma
specialized formTo send an email
vastust saatma
builds onTo send an answer
postitama
synonymTo post
sõnumit saatma
similarTo send a message
pakki saatma
similarTo send a package
kirja panema
relatedTo write down
