معنی
Asking for someone's name.
زمینه فرهنگی
Estonians often have 'name days' (nimepäev). Every name has a specific day on the calendar. If you ask someone 'Mis su nimi on?' and it's their name day, it's a great conversation starter! In Estonia, it's common to introduce yourself with just your first name in social settings. Using your full name (eesnimi + perekonnanimi) is usually reserved for formal introductions or business. The transition from 'Teie' to 'Sina' (informal) is a significant social step. Usually, the older person or the person in a higher position suggests 'Võime öelda sina' (We can say 'you' informally). Many Estonian names are nature-related (e.g., Tamm - Oak, Kask - Birch). When you ask 'Mis su nimi on?', you might be hearing a word for a tree or an animal!
The 'On' Rule
In Estonian, the verb 'on' usually comes at the end of short questions like this. It feels like 'What your name is?'
Don't over-formalize
If you are at a student party, using 'Mis teie nimi on?' might make you seem stiff or like you're mocking them. Stick to 'su'!
معنی
Asking for someone's name.
The 'On' Rule
In Estonian, the verb 'on' usually comes at the end of short questions like this. It feels like 'What your name is?'
Don't over-formalize
If you are at a student party, using 'Mis teie nimi on?' might make you seem stiff or like you're mocking them. Stick to 'su'!
Add a 'Tere'
Always start with 'Tere' (Hello). Estonians find it abrupt to ask a name without a greeting first.
خودت رو بسنج
Complete the question to ask a friend their name.
Mis ___ nimi on?
'Su' is the correct informal possessive form for 'your'.
Which phrase is the most formal?
Choose the correct formal version:
'Teie' is the formal/plural 'you', used for respect.
Fill in the missing line.
A: Tere! Mina olen Mari. B: Tere! Mina olen Jüri. A: ________?
Since they already exchanged names, 'Väga meeldiv' (Nice to meet you) is the logical next step.
Match the phrase to the person you are talking to.
1. A child, 2. A group of people, 3. Your boss
Use 'su' for children and 'teie' for groups or superiors.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاMis ___ nimi on?
'Su' is the correct informal possessive form for 'your'.
Choose the correct formal version:
'Teie' is the formal/plural 'you', used for respect.
A: Tere! Mina olen Mari. B: Tere! Mina olen Jüri. A: ________?
Since they already exchanged names, 'Väga meeldiv' (Nice to meet you) is the logical next step.
1. A child, 2. A group of people, 3. Your boss
Use 'su' for children and 'teie' for groups or superiors.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
8 سوالYes, in very casual settings or if you are in a rush, but it can sound a bit rude. It's better to use the full phrase.
When in doubt, use 'teie'. It's better to be too polite than too familiar.
Yes, 'su' is just the short, more common version of 'sinu'. They are interchangeable.
The most common way is 'Minu nimi on [Name]' or simply 'Mina olen [Name]'.
Rarely. Most Estonians have one or two first names and one last name.
Estonian word order is flexible, but in simple questions, the verb often moves to the end for emphasis.
Almost! In Finnish it's 'Mikä sinun nimesi on?'. They are very similar.
Yes! It's very common to ask a dog owner 'Mis su nimi on?' while looking at the dog.
عبارات مرتبط
Kuidas sind kutsutakse?
similarWhat are you called?
Mis teie nimi on?
specialized formWhat is your name? (Formal)
Mina olen...
builds onI am...
Meeldiv tutvuda!
builds onNice to meet you!
