Bedeutung
Complimenting an object or view.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Estonians value modesty. A simple 'See on ilus' is often more appreciated than a long, flowery speech. It shows you are paying attention to the details. Nature is sacred in Estonia. Using 'See on ilus' in a forest or by the sea is a way of showing respect for the environment, which is a core Estonian value. Estonian design is often minimalist and functional. 'Ilus' in this context means 'clean' and 'well-made,' not necessarily 'ornate.' During the Laulupidu, 'See on ilus' takes on a nationalistic, emotional meaning, referring to the beauty of the Estonian language and unity.
Add 'väga'
If you really like something, always add 'väga' (very). 'See on väga ilus' sounds much more sincere.
Gender Neutrality
Remember, Estonian has no 'he' or 'she' for objects. 'See' works for everything from a car to a flower.
Bedeutung
Complimenting an object or view.
Add 'väga'
If you really like something, always add 'väga' (very). 'See on väga ilus' sounds much more sincere.
Gender Neutrality
Remember, Estonian has no 'he' or 'she' for objects. 'See' works for everything from a car to a flower.
The 'Küll' trick
Use 'Küll on ilus!' to sound more like a native speaker when you are surprised by beauty.
Sincerity
Don't over-compliment. Estonians prefer one sincere 'See on ilus' over ten fake ones.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing verb to say 'This is beautiful'.
See ___ ilus.
'on' is the 3rd person singular form of 'to be' used with 'see'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment a view?
You are standing on a hill looking at a forest.
'Vaade' means view, making this the correct context.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vaata seda lille! B: Jah, ___ ___ ___.
The most logical response to 'Look at this flower!' is to admire it.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'See on väga ilus'?
The phrase is used for aesthetic appreciation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
When to use 'See on ilus'
Nature
- • Forests
- • Sunsets
- • Flowers
Objects
- • Gifts
- • Clothes
- • Cars
Art
- • Paintings
- • Music
- • Design
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSee ___ ilus.
'on' is the 3rd person singular form of 'to be' used with 'see'.
You are standing on a hill looking at a forest.
'Vaade' means view, making this the correct context.
A: Vaata seda lille! B: Jah, ___ ___ ___.
The most logical response to 'Look at this flower!' is to admire it.
When would you say 'See on väga ilus'?
The phrase is used for aesthetic appreciation.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenIt is better to say 'Ta on ilus' or 'Ta on kena'. 'See' refers to 'it' or 'this'.
'Ilus' is everyday beauty, 'kaunis' is more poetic and formal.
Yes, it is perfectly polite and neutral.
Change 'on' to 'oli': 'See oli ilus'.
Yes, but only for how the food looks. For taste, use 'See on maitsev' (This is tasty).
Yes, it becomes 'ilusad'. 'Need on ilusad'.
Younger people might say 'See on mega' or 'See on kullaauk'.
It's a common short form, like saying 'So beautiful' in English.
Sometimes, in phrases like 'ilus ilm' (good/beautiful weather).
No, it has indigenous Finnic roots.
Verwandte Redewendungen
See on kena
similarThis is nice/pretty
See on kaunis
synonymThis is beautiful/lovely
See on imeline
builds onThis is wonderful
See on inetu
contrastThis is ugly
See on okei
contrastThis is okay
