A1 Collocation خنثی

Kirja saatma

To send a letter

معنی

Posting or emailing a message.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Estonians are very proud of their 'e-state'. Sending an 'e-kiri' with a digital signature is a daily occurrence for everything from banking to voting. During Christmas, it's a popular tradition for children to 'kirja saatma' to Jõuluvana (Santa Claus). These letters are often sent to a special address in Lapland or local Santa posts. The concept of a 'kirjasõber' (pen pal) was very popular in the 20th century and is still used in language learning contexts today. In Estonian business culture, 'kirja saatma' implies a need for a written record. If something is important, Estonians will say 'saada see mulle kirjalikult' (send it to me in writing).

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Use 'meili' for friends

While 'kirja saatma' is correct, saying 'Ma saadan sulle meili' sounds more natural among young people.

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Watch the 'T'

Don't say 'saama' (to get) when you mean 'saatma' (to send). It's the most common beginner error.

معنی

Posting or emailing a message.

🎯

Use 'meili' for friends

While 'kirja saatma' is correct, saying 'Ma saadan sulle meili' sounds more natural among young people.

⚠️

Watch the 'T'

Don't say 'saama' (to get) when you mean 'saatma' (to send). It's the most common beginner error.

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Formal Openings

When sending a formal 'kiri', always start with 'Tere' followed by the person's name in the genitive case.

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Partitive Case

Always use 'kirja' (partitive) with 'saatma' for general actions.

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of the word 'kiri'.

Ma tahan vanaemale _____ saatma.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kirja

After the verb 'saatma', the object 'kiri' should be in the partitive case 'kirja'.

Choose the correct verb for sending an email.

Kas sa ____ mulle e-kirja täna õhtul?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: saadad

'Saadad' is the 2nd person singular form of 'saatma' (to send). 'Saad' means 'you get'.

Match the Estonian phrase with its English translation.

Match the pairs:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ma saadan kirja - I send a letter; Ma saatsin kirja - I sent a letter; Ma tahan kirja saata - I want to send a letter

Focus on the tense: saadan (present), saatsin (past), saata (infinitive).

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kas sa saatsid meili ära? B: Ei, ma ____ seda praegu.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: saadan

The word 'praegu' (now) requires the present tense 'saadan'.

Which phrase fits the situation: You are at the post office with an envelope.

Situation: Post office.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ma saadan kirja.

An envelope contains a 'kiri' (letter). A 'pakk' is a package, and a 'sõnum' is a digital message.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Saatma vs Saama

Saatma (Send)
Ma saadan I send
Saama (Get)
Ma saan I get

بانک تمرین

5 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of the word 'kiri'. جای خالی A1

Ma tahan vanaemale _____ saatma.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: kirja

After the verb 'saatma', the object 'kiri' should be in the partitive case 'kirja'.

Choose the correct verb for sending an email. Choose A1

Kas sa ____ mulle e-kirja täna õhtul?

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: saadad

'Saadad' is the 2nd person singular form of 'saatma' (to send). 'Saad' means 'you get'.

Match the Estonian phrase with its English translation. Match A2

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

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ma saadan kirja - I send a letter; Ma saatsin kirja - I sent a letter; Ma tahan kirja saata - I want to send a letter

Focus on the tense: saadan (present), saatsin (past), saata (infinitive).

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Kas sa saatsid meili ära? B: Ei, ma ____ seda praegu.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: saadan

The word 'praegu' (now) requires the present tense 'saadan'.

Which phrase fits the situation: You are at the post office with an envelope. situation_matching A1

Situation: Post office.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Ma saadan kirja.

An envelope contains a 'kiri' (letter). A 'pakk' is a package, and a 'sõnum' is a digital message.

🎉 امتیاز: /5

سوالات متداول

14 سوال

Technically no, use 'sõnumit saatma' for SMS or WhatsApp.

In casual speech, yes. In formal writing, 'e-kirja saatma' or 'kirja saatma' is preferred.

Because 'saatma' is a verb that takes the partitive case for its object in this context.

You say 'Ma saatsin kirja ära'. The 'ära' adds a sense of completion.

No, for a package use 'pakki saatma'.

It is a registered letter that requires a signature upon delivery.

Yes, it can mean 'to escort' or 'to accompany' someone.

Use 'e-kirja edasi saatma'.

'Kirja saama' (to receive a letter).

No, use the allative case ending '-le' (e.g., sõbrale).

'Postitama' is specifically 'to post' (like in a mailbox or on a blog).

No, that sounds like you are sending the entire postal service. Say 'saadan kirja'.

Use the plural partitive: 'Ma saadan kirju'.

People often say 'meilima' as a verb.

عبارات مرتبط

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e-kirja saatma

specialized form

To send an email

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vastust saatma

builds on

To send an answer

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postitama

synonym

To post

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sõnumit saatma

similar

To send a message

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pakki saatma

similar

To send a package

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kirja panema

related

To write down

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