Bedeutung
A common weather description.
Kultureller Hintergrund
On the islands, the wind is a constant presence. People there have a more nuanced vocabulary for wind and are generally less bothered by a 'tugev tuul' than mainlanders. Estonia's history is tied to the sea. 'Tugev tuul' is a critical term for safety. Traditional songs often warn sailors of the 'vali tuul' (harsh wind). Estonia is rapidly developing wind farms. 'Tugev tuul' is now discussed in the context of economic growth and sustainability. In ancient Estonian belief, the wind could be summoned or calmed by specific songs or rituals. A 'tugev tuul' was sometimes seen as a spirit passing by.
Weather Talk
In Estonia, complaining about the 'tugev tuul' is the fastest way to bond with a local.
Ferry Travel
Always check the weather for 'tugev tuul' before booking a ferry; it's the #1 cause of cancellations.
Bedeutung
A common weather description.
Weather Talk
In Estonia, complaining about the 'tugev tuul' is the fastest way to bond with a local.
Ferry Travel
Always check the weather for 'tugev tuul' before booking a ferry; it's the #1 cause of cancellations.
Grammar Shortcut
If you forget the case, just use the nominative 'tugev tuul' after 'on' (is) and you will be 90% correct in daily speech.
Stoicism
Don't overreact to the wind. A 'tugev tuul' is just a normal Tuesday for most Estonians.
Teste dich selbst
Täida lünk õige sõnaga.
Täna on väga ______ tuul.
In Estonian, we use 'tugev' (strong) to describe wind.
Vali õige lause.
Which sentence is correct?
The phrase 'tõttu' (due to) requires the genitive case: 'tugeva tuule'.
Ühenda omavahel.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.
These are common weather collocations.
Lõpeta dialoog.
A: Kas me läheme täna purjetama? B: Ei, merel on ______.
Strong wind is a common reason not to go sailing.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Wind Intensity in Estonian
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenTäna on väga ______ tuul.
In Estonian, we use 'tugev' (strong) to describe wind.
Which sentence is correct?
The phrase 'tõttu' (due to) requires the genitive case: 'tugeva tuule'.
Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:
These are common weather collocations.
A: Kas me läheme täna purjetama? B: Ei, merel on ______.
Strong wind is a common reason not to go sailing.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNo, a storm is 'torm'. 'Tugev tuul' is just a description of wind speed, while 'torm' implies destructive force and often rain/thunder.
No, 'tuuline' is an adjective meaning 'windy'. You can say 'ilm on tuuline' (the weather is windy) or 'on tugev tuul' (there is a strong wind).
Because of the long coastline and the impact of the Baltic Sea, the wind affects daily life, travel, and temperature significantly.
The opposite is 'nõrk tuul' (weak wind) or 'tuulevaikus' (calm).
You say 'puhanguline tuul' or 'tugevad tuuleiilid'.
It is neutral. It can be used in a scientific paper or a text message to a friend.
Yes, it can describe a strong person (tugev mees), a strong coffee (tugev kohv), or a strong wind.
It is a long vowel. Pronounce it like the 'oo' in 'food' but hold it for twice as long.
Usually no. For a fan, you would say 'ventilaator puhub kõvasti' (the fan blows hard).
The phrase 'tugeva tuule' is already in the genitive case because of 'tõttu'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
vali tuul
similarharsh/loud wind
tuulevaikus
contrastwind calm
torm
builds onstorm
tuuleiil
specialized formgust of wind
pärituul
similartailwind
