Bedeutung
A simple expression of dislike.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Estonians are known for their 'poker face' and directness. Saying 'See ei meeldi mulle' is not considered rude but rather a sign of honesty and clarity. Similar to Estonians, Finns value directness. The Finnish equivalent 'Minä en pidä tästä' is also very common and used in similar contexts. In contrast to Estonia, Americans might find 'See ei meeldi mulle' (I don't like this) a bit too blunt in social settings, often preferring 'I'm not a big fan' or 'It's not for me.' In Japan, direct expressions of dislike are often avoided to maintain 'wa' (harmony). An Estonian's directness might be perceived as shocking or aggressive.
The 'To Me' Rule
Always remember that in Estonian, you don't 'like' things; things 'are pleasing to you.' This will help you remember the -le ending.
Drop the B
Don't say 'ei meeldib'. The 'b' only exists in positive sentences. In negative, it's just 'ei meeldi'.
Bedeutung
A simple expression of dislike.
The 'To Me' Rule
Always remember that in Estonian, you don't 'like' things; things 'are pleasing to you.' This will help you remember the -le ending.
Drop the B
Don't say 'ei meeldib'. The 'b' only exists in positive sentences. In negative, it's just 'ei meeldi'.
Adding Emphasis
If you really hate something, add 'üldse' at the end: 'See ei meeldi mulle üldse!'
Be Direct
Don't be afraid to use this phrase. Estonians prefer knowing your true opinion over polite small talk.
Teste dich selbst
Choose the correct form of 'I' to complete the sentence: '___ ei meeldi see supp.'
___ ei meeldi see supp.
The verb 'meeldima' always requires the person to be in the allative case (-le).
Fill in the missing negative verb form.
See muusika ei _______ mulle.
In the negative present tense, the verb drops the '-b' ending.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
Focus on the person (mulle/talle) and the emphasis (üldse).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Kas sa tahad seda kooki? B: Ei, aitäh. ______.
This is the standard, grammatically correct way to decline something you don't like.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
English vs Estonian Logic
Aufgabensammlung
4 Aufgaben___ ei meeldi see supp.
The verb 'meeldima' always requires the person to be in the allative case (-le).
See muusika ei _______ mulle.
In the negative present tense, the verb drops the '-b' ending.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
Focus on the person (mulle/talle) and the emphasis (üldse).
A: Kas sa tahad seda kooki? B: Ei, aitäh. ______.
This is the standard, grammatically correct way to decline something you don't like.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, it is perfectly natural. It just puts a bit more emphasis on 'mulle' (to me).
Generally no, but it depends on your tone. Adding 'vabandust' (sorry) at the beginning makes it softer.
'Maitse' is specifically for taste/food. 'Meeldi' is for everything, including food.
Use 'Ta ei meeldi mulle.' 'Ta' is the nominative form of 'he/she'.
Estonian negative verbs use a special 'connegative' form which, for 'meeldima', is 'meeldi'.
Yes, but 'See' (this) changes to 'Need' (these). Example: 'Need ei meeldi mulle.'
In very informal settings, you can just say 'Ei meeldi.'
You would say 'See ei meeldinud mulle.'
Yes, if you are asked about your preferences or work styles.
No, Estonian word order is flexible. 'Mulle see ei meeldi' is also common.
Verwandte Redewendungen
See meeldib mulle
contrastI like this
See ei istu mulle
similarThis doesn't suit me
Ma vihkan seda
specialized formI hate this
See on jama
similarThis is rubbish/nonsense
Mulle aitab
builds onI've had enough
