Significado
Checking if someone is prepared.
Contexto cultural
Estonians value silence and preparation. Asking 'Kas sa oled valmis?' is often the signal that the 'socializing' or 'waiting' phase is over and the 'action' phase begins. In meetings, this phrase is used to strictly adhere to the agenda. Being 'valmis' means you have read the materials beforehand. The myth of the Ülemiste Elder (Ülemiste vanake) uses this phrase as a warning. If Tallinn is ever 'valmis' (finished), the city will be flooded. E-Estonia uses this in many UI/UX contexts. You'll see it on government portals before signing documents digitally.
Shorten it
In casual settings, just say 'Oled valmis?' with a rising tone. It sounds more natural among friends.
Don't over-inflect
Remember that 'valmis' doesn't change to 'valmisid' or 'valmised' when talking to multiple people. Keep it simple!
Significado
Checking if someone is prepared.
Shorten it
In casual settings, just say 'Oled valmis?' with a rising tone. It sounds more natural among friends.
Don't over-inflect
Remember that 'valmis' doesn't change to 'valmisid' or 'valmised' when talking to multiple people. Keep it simple!
The 'Juba' trick
Add 'juba' (already) to sound like a native if you are surprised someone is ready so fast: 'Kas sa oled juba valmis?'
Punctuality
If someone asks you this and you aren't ready, say 'Üks hetk!' (One moment!) to show you respect their time.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to ask 'Are you ready?'
Kas sa ______ valmis?
'Oled' is the correct form for 'sa' (you singular).
How do you ask a group of people if they are ready?
Which one is correct for a group?
'Te olete' is the plural 'you are'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Takso on siin! ______ B: Jah, ma tulen!
The context of a taxi arriving suggests checking if the person is ready to leave.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: A waiter approaches your table.
'Tellima' means 'to order', which is what you do at a restaurant.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosKas sa ______ valmis?
'Oled' is the correct form for 'sa' (you singular).
Which one is correct for a group?
'Te olete' is the plural 'you are'.
A: Takso on siin! ______ B: Jah, ma tulen!
The context of a taxi arriving suggests checking if the person is ready to leave.
Situation: A waiter approaches your table.
'Tellima' means 'to order', which is what you do at a restaurant.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes! Just replace 'sa' with 'toit' (food): 'Kas toit on valmis?'
It functions as both, but in this sentence, it's a predicative adjective that remains in a fixed form.
'Sa' is the short, unstressed version. 'Sina' is used for emphasis (e.g., 'Are YOU ready?').
Simply say 'Ma olen valmis.'
Yes, but use the formal 'te': 'Kas te olete valmis alustama?'
Yes, it can. 'Töö on valmis' means 'The work is finished/done'.
Add 'juba': 'Kas sa oled juba valmis?'
Say 'Ma ei ole veel valmis' (I am not yet ready).
You can say 'Oled pöidlad püsti?' (Are your thumbs up?), but 'Oled valmis?' is more common.
Estonian uses 'Kas' to signal a yes/no question, similar to how English uses 'Do' or 'Are'.
No, that would be 'Meie vahel on kõik läbi' (Everything is over between us).
Yes, 'valmistama' is the verb 'to prepare' or 'to make'.
Kas sa oled valmis minema?
Yes, but slightly softer, almost halfway to a 'w' but still a 'v'.
Frases relacionadas
Sain valmis
similarI finished / I got ready
Pane end valmis
builds onGet yourself ready
Kas sa oled nõus?
contrastDo you agree?
Kõik on valmis
similarEverything is ready
Lähme!
builds onLet's go!
