Signification
Moving at a low speed on foot.
Contexte culturel
Estonians value silence and personal space. Walking slowly in nature is considered a form of therapy and is highly respected. In Nordic cultures, there is a concept of 'Friluftsliv' (open-air life). Walking slowly is part of appreciating the environment, regardless of the weather. In fast-paced cities like Tallinn, walking slowly on a busy sidewalk can be seen as a nuisance, similar to other global capitals. In Estonia, as in many places, 'aeglaselt kõndimine' is a key indicator used by doctors to assess the health of the elderly.
The -lt rule
Remember that almost any Estonian adjective can become an adverb by adding -lt. Aeglane -> Aeglaselt.
Don't forget to conjugate
A1 learners often forget to change 'kõndima' to 'kõnnin' or 'kõnnib'.
Signification
Moving at a low speed on foot.
The -lt rule
Remember that almost any Estonian adjective can become an adverb by adding -lt. Aeglane -> Aeglaselt.
Don't forget to conjugate
A1 learners often forget to change 'kõndima' to 'kõnnin' or 'kõnnib'.
Use 'jalutama' for fun
If you want to sound more native when talking about your hobbies, use 'jalutama' instead of 'aeglaselt kõndima'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
Vana mees ______ (kõndima) aeglaselt.
The subject 'Vana mees' is 3rd person singular, so the verb must be 'kõnnib'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
You need a conjugated verb and an adverb ending in -lt.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Aeglaselt = slowly, kõndima = to walk.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Miks sa nii kiiresti jooksed? B: Ma ei jookse, ma ______ ______.
The context implies a contrast to 'running fast'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Speeds of Movement
Aeglane
- • aeglaselt kõndima
- • hiilima
- • venima
Kiire
- • kiiresti kõndima
- • jooksma
- • tormama
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVana mees ______ (kõndima) aeglaselt.
The subject 'Vana mees' is 3rd person singular, so the verb must be 'kõnnib'.
Select the correct option:
You need a conjugated verb and an adverb ending in -lt.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Aeglaselt = slowly, kõndima = to walk.
A: Miks sa nii kiiresti jooksed? B: Ma ei jookse, ma ______ ______.
The context implies a contrast to 'running fast'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questions'Aeglaselt' refers specifically to low speed. 'Tasa' can mean low speed, but also low volume (quietly) or gently.
Yes! You can say 'aeglaselt rääkima' (to speak slowly) or 'aeglaselt sööma' (to eat slowly).
No, 'jalutama' is to stroll, 'astuma' is to step, and 'sammuma' is to stride.
Use the comparative form: 'kõndi aeglasemalt'.
It can be, depending on the tone. 'Sa kõnnid nii aeglaselt!' can sound impatient.
Expressions liées
jalutama
similarto stroll
kiiresti kõndima
contrastto walk fast
tasa kõndima
similarto walk quietly/slowly
sammuma
specialized formto stride
venima
similarto dawdle/stretch
