A1 Collocation خنثی

Kerge töö.

Easy work.

معنی

A task that is not difficult.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Estonians value 'tublidus' (being hardworking/capable). Saying something is 'kerge töö' after you've done it well is a common way to show modesty. Similar to their Nordic neighbors, Estonians prefer functional and efficient work. 'Kerge töö' is often the goal of innovation. In the startup scene, 'kerge töö' is often used to describe tasks that have been successfully automated. In the countryside, 'kerge töö' still literally refers to physical tasks that children or the elderly can perform.

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The 'Olema' Rule

When using 'See on...' (This is...), always use the nominative 'kerge töö'.

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Don't Belittle

Be careful using this for someone else's job; it might sound like you don't value what they do.

معنی

A task that is not difficult.

💡

The 'Olema' Rule

When using 'See on...' (This is...), always use the nominative 'kerge töö'.

⚠️

Don't Belittle

Be careful using this for someone else's job; it might sound like you don't value what they do.

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Use with 'Jaoks'

Adding 'minu jaoks' (for me) makes the statement subjective and more polite.

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Modesty is Key

Estonians often use this phrase to deflect praise.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the missing word in the correct case.

Ma ei taha rasket tööd, ma tahan ______ tööd.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kerget

The sentence requires the partitive case because it is the object of the verb 'tahtma' (to want).

Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'It was a piece of cake'?

Kuidas oli eksam?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: See oli kerge töö.

'Kerge töö' is a natural collocation for an easy task.

Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kerge töö - Easy work, Raske töö - Hard work, Tark töö - Smart work, Must töö - Dirty work

These are common collocations with the word 'töö'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kas sa said aru, mida õpetaja ütles? B: Jah, see oli ______ ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kerge töö

If B understood, it was likely an easy task for them.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Kerge vs Raske

Kerge Töö
Sorting mail Kirjade sordiimine
Raske Töö
Moving rocks Kivide liigutamine

Examples of Kerge Töö

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Home

  • Dusting
  • Watering plants
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Office

  • Sending email
  • Printing

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the missing word in the correct case. جای خالی A1

Ma ei taha rasket tööd, ma tahan ______ tööd.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kerget

The sentence requires the partitive case because it is the object of the verb 'tahtma' (to want).

Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'It was a piece of cake'? Choose A1

Kuidas oli eksam?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: See oli kerge töö.

'Kerge töö' is a natural collocation for an easy task.

Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Kerge töö - Easy work, Raske töö - Hard work, Tark töö - Smart work, Must töö - Dirty work

These are common collocations with the word 'töö'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Kas sa said aru, mida õpetaja ütles? B: Jah, see oli ______ ______.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kerge töö

If B understood, it was likely an easy task for them.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

14 سوال

No, it is used for mental tasks, schoolwork, and digital processes as well.

Yes, 'lihtne ülesanne' is a very common and slightly more formal synonym.

You say 'See ei olnud kerge töö.'

The direct opposite is 'raske töö' (hard work).

Yes, if you are reassuring a client that a request is simple to fulfill.

It changes to 'kerget' in the partitive case, usually when it's the object of a verb like 'tegema' (to do).

'Käkitegu' is more idiomatic and fun, but 'kerge töö' is more universal.

No, for light bulbs or sunlight, use the word 'valgus'.

No, you cannot call a person a 'kerge töö'.

Round your lips as if to say 'o' but try to say 'e'. Hold it long.

Yes, it often appears in lyrics about life being easy or difficult.

Yes, if your hobby is very easy for you, it's a 'kerge töö'.

It is A1, one of the first collocations you should learn.

Yes, 'lebo' is a very common slang word for something easy.

عبارات مرتبط

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raske töö

contrast

Hard work

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käkitegu

synonym

Piece of cake

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lihtne vaev

similar

Easy effort

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tark töö

builds on

Smart work

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must töö

specialized form

Dirty work

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