Bedeutung
Confirming the accuracy of a statement.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Estonians value silence and brevity. Saying 'See on tõsi' is often enough to end a topic of conversation once agreement is reached. There is a shared cultural emphasis on honesty. Using this phrase is seen as a sign of being a 'reliable' person who doesn't play with words. In online forums like Reddit (r/eesti), 'See on tõsi' is often used as a top-level comment to validate a popular opinion or a 'leak' of information. The concept of 'tõsi' was historically linked to the 'word of a man'. If you said something was 'tõsi', it was as good as a signed contract.
The 'Jah' Combo
Always start with 'Jah' (Yes) before 'See on tõsi' to sound more natural and agreeable.
Avoid 'See on tõeline'
Don't use 'tõeline' to agree with a statement. It means 'genuine' like 'tõeline armastus' (true love).
Bedeutung
Confirming the accuracy of a statement.
The 'Jah' Combo
Always start with 'Jah' (Yes) before 'See on tõsi' to sound more natural and agreeable.
Avoid 'See on tõeline'
Don't use 'tõeline' to agree with a statement. It means 'genuine' like 'tõeline armastus' (true love).
Use 'Tõsi ta on' for empathy
If someone is complaining about something true (like the weather), 'Tõsi ta on' sounds more sympathetic than 'See on tõsi'.
Brevity is Key
Don't feel the need to explain why something is true. In Estonia, 'See on tõsi' is a complete and satisfying answer.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'That is true'.
See ___ tõsi.
The verb 'on' (is) is needed to complete the sentence.
How do you say 'That is NOT true'?
Choose the correct negative form:
In Estonian, 'ei ole' is the standard way to negate the verb 'on'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Eesti talv on väga pime. B: ________, päikest on vähe.
'See on tõsi' is the best way to agree with a factual observation about the weather.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to confirm a fact in a formal interview.
While 'See on tõsi' is okay, 'See vastab tõele' is the most professional/formal choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Variations of Truth
Casual
- • Tõsi
- • Nii on
- • Jep
Neutral
- • See on tõsi
- • Tõsi ta on
Formal
- • See vastab tõele
- • Kinnitan õigsust
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenSee ___ tõsi.
The verb 'on' (is) is needed to complete the sentence.
Choose the correct negative form:
In Estonian, 'ei ole' is the standard way to negate the verb 'on'.
A: Eesti talv on väga pime. B: ________, päikest on vähe.
'See on tõsi' is the best way to agree with a factual observation about the weather.
You want to confirm a fact in a formal interview.
While 'See on tõsi' is okay, 'See vastab tõele' is the most professional/formal choice.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenYes, in informal speech, just saying 'Tõsi' is a common way to agree, similar to saying 'True' in English.
'Tõsi' is used for factual truth in sentences, while 'tõde' is the noun for the concept of 'The Truth'.
It is neutral. It's fine for work, but in a courtroom, you'd use 'See vastab tõele'.
Use 'Kas see on tõsi?'. The word 'Kas' turns the statement into a question.
Only if 'right' means 'factual'. If 'right' means 'correct answer' or 'morally right', use 'õige'.
Yes, 'Nii on' or 'Nii ongi' are very common casual ways to say 'That's how it is'.
In this specific phrase, no. It stays in the nominative singular.
No, 'tõsi' is binary. Something is either true or not. Use 'See on täiesti tõsi' (That is completely true) instead.
It literally means 'True it is', where 'ta' is a short form of 'tema' (it).
Yes, it's a very common lyric in Estonian pop and folk music to express realization or agreement.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Tõsi ta on
similarTrue it is / That's for sure
See vastab tõele
specialized formThis corresponds to the truth
See on õige
similarThat is correct
Ei ole tõsi
contrastIt is not true
Tõepoolest
builds onIndeed / Truly
Sula tõsi
specialized formThe absolute/pure truth
