معنی
Used to state one's current location.
زمینه فرهنگی
Estonians are known for their love of privacy. Being 'kodus' is a highly respected state; calling someone when they are at home is often preceded by 'Ega ma ei sega?' (I hope I'm not disturbing?). In the region, the home is a refuge from the cold. The phrase carries a sense of warmth and safety that is central to the 'hygge-like' Estonian concept of 'hubasus'. In the modern Estonian tech scene, 'Ma olen kodus' is often a status on Slack, indicating you are working but not in the office. For Estonians living abroad, 'Ma olen kodus' can refer to the few weeks a year they spend back in Estonia, regardless of which specific house they are in.
Drop the 'Ma'
In casual conversation, just say 'Olen kodus'. It sounds more natural and native.
The '-s' is Key
Never forget the '-s'. 'Ma olen kodu' sounds like you've turned into a building.
معنی
Used to state one's current location.
Drop the 'Ma'
In casual conversation, just say 'Olen kodus'. It sounds more natural and native.
The '-s' is Key
Never forget the '-s'. 'Ma olen kodu' sounds like you've turned into a building.
Use it for Expertise
Impress Estonians by saying 'Ma olen selles teemas kodus' when you know a lot about something.
Home is Private
Saying 'Ma olen kodus' is often a signal that you are in your private 'do not disturb' mode.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of the word 'kodu'.
Ma olen ____.
The inessive case '-s' is needed to show location 'at' home.
Which sentence means 'I am going home'?
Choose the correct movement phrase:
'Lähen' means 'go' and 'koju' means 'to home'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kus sa oled? B: ________.
This is the standard response to 'Where are you?'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You just walked into your apartment and want to greet your roommate.
Use the present tense to announce your arrival.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
State vs. Motion
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاMa olen ____.
The inessive case '-s' is needed to show location 'at' home.
Choose the correct movement phrase:
'Lähen' means 'go' and 'koju' means 'to home'.
A: Kus sa oled? B: ________.
This is the standard response to 'Where are you?'.
You just walked into your apartment and want to greet your roommate.
Use the present tense to announce your arrival.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
14 سوالIt's grammatically okay but redundant. 'Kodus' already means 'inside the home'.
'Kodus' is a location (at home). 'Kodune' is an adjective (homey or stay-at-home).
Use 'Ma ei ole kodus'.
It is neutral. It works for both your boss and your best friend.
No, for office use 'Ma olen tööl' (I am at work).
Change 'olen' to 'olin': 'Ma olin kodus'.
It means your place of residence, whether it's an apartment, a house, or a farm.
Yes, this is very common and sounds very natural.
You can still say 'Ma olen kodus' if you consider it your home, or 'Ma olen vanemate juures' (I am at my parents' place).
Yes, 'Ma olen pesas' (I am in the nest).
Say 'Kas sa oled kodus?'.
It is the inessive case.
No, for a city use the adessive (-l) or inessive (-s) of the city name, e.g., 'Tallinnas'.
It's a historical and cultural refuge of identity and safety.
عبارات مرتبط
Ma lähen koju
contrastI am going home
Tunne end nagu kodus
similarMake yourself at home
Kodune toit
builds onHome-cooked food
Kodumaa
specialized formHomeland
Olen omadega kodus
specialized formI'm all set / I'm fine
