Significado
Paying very close attention to sounds.
Contexto cultural
Estonians often use animal metaphors because of their historical connection to the forest. 'Kikitama' is one of many such idioms. Finnish has a very similar expression 'höristää korviaan', showing the shared Finno-Ugric linguistic heritage. In rural areas, this phrase is still used literally for livestock (cows, horses) as much as for people.
Animal Instinct
Think of yourself as a fox. It helps you remember the 'perky' nature of the verb.
Grammar Trap
Always use 'kõrvu' (partitive), never 'kõrvad' (nominative) with this idiom.
Significado
Paying very close attention to sounds.
Animal Instinct
Think of yourself as a fox. It helps you remember the 'perky' nature of the verb.
Grammar Trap
Always use 'kõrvu' (partitive), never 'kõrvad' (nominative) with this idiom.
Ponte a prueba
Täida lünk õige sõnaga (kõrvu / kõrvad).
Ma kigitasin ______, kui nad hakkasid rääkima.
Idiom 'kõrvu kikitama' uses the partitive plural form 'kõrvu'.
Vali lause, kus kasutatakse väljendit õigesti.
Milline lause on õige?
This idiom is only used for auditory (hearing) attention.
Lõpeta dialoog.
A: Kas sa kuulsid? Järgmisel nädalal on pidu! B: Oota, ma ______.
The context of hearing about a party makes 'kigitan kõrvu' the logical choice.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
3 ejerciciosMa kigitasin ______, kui nad hakkasid rääkima.
Idiom 'kõrvu kikitama' uses the partitive plural form 'kõrvu'.
Milline lause on õige?
This idiom is only used for auditory (hearing) attention.
A: Kas sa kuulsid? Järgmisel nädalal on pidu! B: Oota, ma ______.
The context of hearing about a party makes 'kigitan kõrvu' the logical choice.
🎉 Puntuación: /3
Preguntas frecuentes
2 preguntasNo, the idiom always uses the plural 'kõrvu'.
It's not rude, but it implies they are being nosy. Use it playfully!
Frases relacionadas
Kõrvu teritama
synonymTo sharpen ears
Kõrvust tõstetud
similarTo be very flattered
Ühest kõrvast sisse, teisest välja
contrastIn one ear, out the other
