معنی
Offering a beverage.
زمینه فرهنگی
Coffee is often served with 'kohvikoor' (coffee cream), which is thicker than milk but thinner than heavy cream. If you offer coffee, people will often ask if you have 'koort'. The 'kohvipaus' is a legal right in many Estonian employment contracts, usually 15 minutes in the morning and afternoon. In traditional Estonian homes, it is considered slightly impolite not to offer a guest something hot to drink within the first 10 minutes of their arrival. Tallinn has a historic cafe culture, with 'Maiasmokk' being the oldest continuously operating cafe in the country (since 1864).
The Partitive Rule
Remember that liquids you can't count (like coffee, water, milk) almost always take the partitive '-i' or '-t' ending when you offer them.
Don't forget the 'h'
In 'tahad', the 'h' must be audible. If you skip it, it might sound like a different word or just unclear speech.
معنی
Offering a beverage.
The Partitive Rule
Remember that liquids you can't count (like coffee, water, milk) almost always take the partitive '-i' or '-t' ending when you offer them.
Don't forget the 'h'
In 'tahad', the 'h' must be audible. If you skip it, it might sound like a different word or just unclear speech.
Add 'palun'
If someone asks you this, always answer with 'Jah, palun' (Yes, please) or 'Ei, aitäh' (No, thank you).
Black is Default
If you don't specify, you might get black coffee. If you want milk, say 'piimaga'.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing question particle.
___ sa tahad kohvi?
'Kas' is the standard particle used to start a yes/no question in Estonian.
Which form of 'coffee' is correct in this offer?
Kas sa tahad ___?
The partitive case 'kohvi' is required for the object of the verb 'tahtma' (to want).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Host: Kas sa tahad kohvi? Guest: ___
'Jah, palun' (Yes, please) is the standard polite way to accept an offer.
Match the phrase to the correct level of formality.
Phrase: 'Tahad kohvi?'
Dropping the 'kas' makes the phrase more casual and informal.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality Levels
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینها___ sa tahad kohvi?
'Kas' is the standard particle used to start a yes/no question in Estonian.
Kas sa tahad ___?
The partitive case 'kohvi' is required for the object of the verb 'tahtma' (to want).
Host: Kas sa tahad kohvi? Guest: ___
'Jah, palun' (Yes, please) is the standard polite way to accept an offer.
Phrase: 'Tahad kohvi?'
Dropping the 'kas' makes the phrase more casual and informal.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, in very informal settings, just saying the noun with a rising intonation works, but 'Tahad kohvi?' is better.
'Tahad' is 'want' (neutral/informal), while 'soovid' is 'wish/desire' (polite/formal).
Because coffee is an uncountable substance being offered in an indefinite amount, requiring the partitive case.
Not at all! Just say 'Ei, aitäh' (No, thanks). Estonians appreciate honesty.
Say: 'Ei, aitäh, aga ma võtaks teed' (No thanks, but I'll take tea).
Some do, but it's more common in the morning and afternoon. Offering it late at night might be less common.
You can say 'Suhkruga, palun' (With sugar, please).
If you have a friendly relationship, yes. If it's a very formal boss, use 'Kas te soovite kohvi?'.
It doesn't have a direct English translation; it's a marker that tells the listener 'a yes/no question is starting'.
Yes! Just replace 'kohvi' with 'vett' (water), 'teed' (tea), or 'mahla' (juice).
عبارات مرتبط
Kas sa tahad teed?
similarDo you want tea?
Kas sa soovid midagi juua?
builds onDo you wish for something to drink?
Võta kohvi!
specialized formHave some coffee!
Lähme kohvile!
similarLet's go for coffee!
