Bedeutung
A male in early adulthood.
Kultureller Hintergrund
In Estonia, calling someone a 'mees' (man) is a sign of respect, even if they are young. It implies they are capable and independent. The Finnish 'nuori mies' is used almost identically to the Estonian 'noor mees', reflecting their shared linguistic and cultural heritage. In Estonia, Russian speakers often translate 'molodoy chelovek' (young person/man) directly into Estonian as 'noormees' when speaking Estonian. In the Estonian startup scene, 'noor mees' is often the face of innovation, though the term is becoming more inclusive of all genders.
The 'Noormees' Shortcut
If you forget the cases for 'noor mees', try using the compound 'noormees'. It's often easier to decline just the end.
Watch the 's'
Remember that 'mees' becomes 'mehe' in the genitive. Don't say 'meese'!
Bedeutung
A male in early adulthood.
The 'Noormees' Shortcut
If you forget the cases for 'noor mees', try using the compound 'noormees'. It's often easier to decline just the end.
Watch the 's'
Remember that 'mees' becomes 'mehe' in the genitive. Don't say 'meese'!
Politeness Matters
Using 'noormees' to address a waiter or shop assistant is very common and appreciated in Estonia.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of 'noor mees' (Partitive).
Ma näen tänaval ühte ____.
The verb 'nägema' (to see) requires the partitive case for its object.
Which is the most polite way to address a young male stranger?
Kuidas sa pöördud võõra noore mehe poole?
'Noormees' is the standard polite address for a young man.
Match the Estonian case to the English translation.
Match the forms:
These are the four most common cases you will use.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form.
A: Kes see on? B: See on üks ____, kes elab minu naabruses.
We use the nominative case for simple identification (Who is it?).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Age Progression
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenMa näen tänaval ühte ____.
The verb 'nägema' (to see) requires the partitive case for its object.
Kuidas sa pöördud võõra noore mehe poole?
'Noormees' is the standard polite address for a young man.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are the four most common cases you will use.
A: Kes see on? B: See on üks ____, kes elab minu naabruses.
We use the nominative case for simple identification (Who is it?).
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenNo, it is a neutral and respectful term.
It might be seen as a compliment, but usually, it's for those under 35.
The plural is 'noored mehed'.
Yes, 'noor naine' (young woman).
Use the genitive: 'noore mehe'.
Both are correct, but 'noormees' (one word) is more common for address.
Yes, but only with friends. 'Noor mees' is safer for strangers.
Not necessarily, it just describes their age and gender.
If they look like an adult but not elderly, 'noor mees' is a safe bet.
Yes, to describe a young professional.
That's a different topic, but 'noor mees' doesn't have any 'õ' sounds!
Yes, many Estonian pop and folk songs use this phrase.
Verwandte Redewendungen
vana mees
contrastOld man
noor naine
similarYoung woman
noormees
specialized formYoung man / lad
meheks saama
builds onTo become a man
nooruspõlv
similarYouth / time of being young
