Signification
Persuading someone to do something.
Contexte culturel
Estonians value 'talupojamõistus' (peasant wisdom/common sense). Being talked into something is often seen as a temporary lapse in common sense. In South-Eastern Estonia (Setomaa), oral traditions are very strong. The power of the 'word' is historically linked to singing and spells. In the startup culture of Tallinn, 'auku pähe rääkima' is often used to describe 'pitching' to investors. Similar to Finns, Estonians use this idiom to express a shared cultural trait: the difficulty of getting a reserved person to change their mind.
Use with 'mulle'
Always remember to say WHO you are talking a hole into. 'Ta rääkis MULLE augu pähe.'
Don't be too literal
If you say this to a doctor about a headache, they might get confused!
Signification
Persuading someone to do something.
Use with 'mulle'
Always remember to say WHO you are talking a hole into. 'Ta rääkis MULLE augu pähe.'
Don't be too literal
If you say this to a doctor about a headache, they might get confused!
Past Tense Shift
In the past tense, 'auku' (partitive) usually becomes 'augu' (genitive) because the persuasion was successful.
Humor
This phrase is often used with a smile. It's a lighthearted way to admit you were convinced.
Teste-toi
Täida lüngad õigete sõnadega (auk, pähe, rääkis).
Sõber ______ mulle ______ ______ ja me läksime kinno.
The past tense 'rääkis' and the phrase 'augu pähe' complete the idiom.
Vali õige tähendus.
Mida tähendab 'auku pähe rääkima'?
'Veenma' is the formal Estonian word for 'to persuade'.
Millises olukorras kasutaksid seda väljendit?
Olukord: Sinu laps tahab uut mänguasja ja räägib sellest tund aega, kuni sa nõustud.
The child is the speaker (subject) and you are the listener (recipient).
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesSõber ______ mulle ______ ______ ja me läksime kinno.
The past tense 'rääkis' and the phrase 'augu pähe' complete the idiom.
Mida tähendab 'auku pähe rääkima'?
'Veenma' is the formal Estonian word for 'to persuade'.
Olukord: Sinu laps tahab uut mänguasja ja räägib sellest tund aega, kuni sa nõustud.
The child is the speaker (subject) and you are the listener (recipient).
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot necessarily. It's informal and can be used jokingly. However, calling a professional a 'hole-talker' might be seen as questioning their integrity.
Yes! 'My friend talked a hole in my head to go to the gym' is a positive outcome.
'Auku' is used when the action is ongoing or negative. 'Augu' is used when the persuasion is finished and successful.
Not exactly, but you can say 'Ma lasin endale auku pähe rääkida' (I let a hole be talked into my head).
Expressions liées
pehmeks rääkima
synonymTo talk someone soft.
ära rääkima
similarTo talk away / to persuade.
moka peale määret määru
similarTo flatter someone.
vastu rääkima
contrastTo talk against / to contradict.
vaikima
contrastTo be silent.
