Bedeutung
Expressing disagreement.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Estonians are known for being very direct. Disagreeing is not seen as rude, but as a way to reach the truth. Like their Nordic neighbors, Estonians value consensus, but they won't pretend to agree just to be polite. In Estonian meetings, silence doesn't always mean agreement. If someone is not 'nõus', they will usually say it clearly. The phrase is ubiquitous in Estonian software and apps for 'I do not accept' buttons.
Use 'pole'
To sound more like a local, use 'Ma pole nõus' instead of the full 'Ma ei ole nõus'.
Don't forget 'ole'
Saying 'Ma ei nõus' is a very common beginner mistake. Always keep the verb!
Bedeutung
Expressing disagreement.
Use 'pole'
To sound more like a local, use 'Ma pole nõus' instead of the full 'Ma ei ole nõus'.
Don't forget 'ole'
Saying 'Ma ei nõus' is a very common beginner mistake. Always keep the verb!
Be Direct
Don't be afraid to use this phrase. Estonians prefer clarity over vague politeness.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'I do not agree'.
Ma ei ___ nõus.
In negative sentences, the verb 'olema' takes the form 'ole' after 'ei'.
Which of these is the most common informal way to say 'I don't agree'?
Choose the correct option:
'Ma pole nõus' is the standard contracted form used in speech.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Someone asks if you want to work for free.
This is a clear refusal of terms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas sa oled selle plaaniga nõus? B: Ei, ___.
The negative response must include 'ei ole' and 'nõus'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Agreement vs. Desire
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMa ei ___ nõus.
In negative sentences, the verb 'olema' takes the form 'ole' after 'ei'.
Choose the correct option:
'Ma pole nõus' is the standard contracted form used in speech.
Situation: Someone asks if you want to work for free.
This is a clear refusal of terms.
A: Kas sa oled selle plaaniga nõus? B: Ei, ___.
The negative response must include 'ei ole' and 'nõus'.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, it is a neutral and professional way to disagree in Estonia.
Yes, it is perfectly acceptable in a professional environment.
'Nõus olema' is more common in speech; 'nõustuma' is a bit more formal.
You can say 'Ma ei ole sugugi nõus' or 'Ma ei ole üldse nõus'.
No, it remains 'nõus' for all persons (ma, sa, ta, me, te, nad).
It is the inessive case of 'nõu', but it functions as a fixed adverb here.
Yes, in Estonian you can often drop the 'Ma' (I) if the context is clear.
Say 'Ma olen sinuga nõus'.
Younger people might say 'Ei mängi välja' (It doesn't work out).
No, use 'Ma ei taha minna' for that.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ma olen nõus
contrastI agree
Ma nõustun
synonymI agree (verb form)
Ma olen vastu
specialized formI am against
Üksmeel
builds onUnanimity
Nõupidamine
similarMeeting/Consultation
