Significado
Used when something is tangible or very close.
Contexto cultural
Estonians are known for being down-to-earth. This idiom perfectly captures the 'seeing is believing' mindset of the Baltic people. Similar to Finnish 'käsin kosketeltava', reflecting a shared geographical and cultural emphasis on physical reality in harsh climates. In the 'Tallinn Silicon Valley', this phrase is used for product launches and reaching user milestones. In old tales, spirits were often invisible but could be 'touched' or felt, leading to the importance of tactile verification.
Use for Motivation
This is a great phrase to encourage friends. 'Ära muretse, lõpp on käega katsuda!'
Don't use for people
Saying a person is 'käega katsuda' can sound creepy unless you literally mean they are standing right next to you.
Significado
Used when something is tangible or very close.
Use for Motivation
This is a great phrase to encourage friends. 'Ära muretse, lõpp on käega katsuda!'
Don't use for people
Saying a person is 'käega katsuda' can sound creepy unless you literally mean they are standing right next to you.
The Adjective Form
Use 'käegakatsutav' (one word) as an adjective for 'concrete results' in business meetings.
Ponte a prueba
Täida lünk õige sõnaga.
Pärast pikka jooksu oli finišijoon juba käega _______.
Väljend on 'käega katsuda'.
Vali lause, kus väljendit on kasutatud õigesti.
Milline lause on õige?
See on standardne viis väljendada, et võit on lähedal.
Ühenda poolikud laused.
Ühenda sobivad osad.
Kõik need on tüüpilised kasutusviisid.
Millises olukorras kasutaksid seda väljendit?
Sa oled matkal ja näed telki 50 meetri kaugusel.
See kirjeldab füüsilist lähedust sihtpunktile.
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Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosPärast pikka jooksu oli finišijoon juba käega _______.
Väljend on 'käega katsuda'.
Milline lause on õige?
See on standardne viis väljendada, et võit on lähedal.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Kõik need on tüüpilised kasutusviisid.
Sa oled matkal ja näed telki 50 meetri kaugusel.
See kirjeldab füüsilist lähedust sihtpunktile.
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a newspaper article.
Technically yes, but the idiom is almost always singular: 'käega katsuda'.
Usually, but it can also just mean physical closeness, like a building being nearby.
'Lähedal' is just 'near'. 'Käega katsuda' is more poetic and emphasizes the feeling of closeness.
Yes: 'Võit oli käega katsuda.'
Very common. You will hear it in news, sports, and daily life.
It's rare. Usually, it's for something you are looking forward to.
Like the 'a' in 'apple' or 'cat'. Open your mouth wide!
'Katsuma' often implies 'trying' or 'testing' by touch, while 'puudutama' is just the act of contact.
Yes, to show you are close to finishing a project or reaching a goal.
Frases relacionadas
käeulatuses
synonymWithin arm's reach
käega lööma
contrastTo give up
käega katsutav
specialized formTangible
nina all
similarUnder the nose
