Signification
Doing something very slowly or reluctantly.
Contexte culturel
Estonians value 'vaikus' (silence) and 'töö' (work). Dragging feet is seen as a sign that you are not respecting the collective effort. Similar to Finland (laahustaa), there is a cultural disdain for 'trödeln' or wasting time during the short summer months when work must be done quickly. In the digital age, this phrase is used to describe slow internet or slow software updates, showing how traditional language meets modern tech. Teachers often use this to motivate students who are slow to open their books or start an exercise.
Use with 'Ära'
The most common way to use this is as a command: 'Ära lohista jalgu järel!' (Don't drag your feet!).
Don't be too literal
If someone actually has a broken leg, don't use this idiom; it sounds like you're calling them lazy.
Signification
Doing something very slowly or reluctantly.
Use with 'Ära'
The most common way to use this is as a command: 'Ära lohista jalgu järel!' (Don't drag your feet!).
Don't be too literal
If someone actually has a broken leg, don't use this idiom; it sounds like you're calling them lazy.
The 'Järele' variation
You might hear 'järele' instead of 'järel'. Both are fine, but 'järel' is more idiomatic for the state of being slow.
Teste-toi
Täida lünk õige sõnaga.
Ära lohista ______ järel, meil on kiire!
Idioomis kasutatakse alati mitmuse osastavat käänet 'jalgu'.
Vali lause, mis tähendab, et keegi on aeglane.
Milline lause on õige?
See idioom tähendab viivitamist või aeglust.
Millises olukorras kasutaksid seda väljendit?
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Seda kasutatakse, kui keegi viivitab tööga.
Lõpeta dialoog.
A: Miks see remont nii kaua aega võtab? B: Ehitajad lihtsalt ...
See sobib kirjeldama venivat protsessi.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesÄra lohista ______ järel, meil on kiire!
Idioomis kasutatakse alati mitmuse osastavat käänet 'jalgu'.
Milline lause on õige?
See idioom tähendab viivitamist või aeglust.
Sinu kolleeg ei ole ikka veel saatnud tähtsat e-maili.
Seda kasutatakse, kui keegi viivitab tööga.
A: Miks see remont nii kaua aega võtab? B: Ehitajad lihtsalt ...
See sobib kirjeldama venivat protsessi.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt can be. It's a criticism of someone's pace or motivation. Use it with friends or subordinates, but be careful with your boss!
Not really. It's specifically for people or organizations. For a car, you'd just say 'auto on aeglane'.
In this idiom, there is almost no difference in meaning, but 'järel' is the more traditional form.
The grammar is simple enough for A1, but the figurative meaning is usually taught at A2 or B1.
Ma lohistan jalgu järel.
Yes: 'Ta lohistas jalgu järel' (He was dragging his feet).
Sometimes people just say 'Ära lohista!' but the full idiom is clearer.
Yes, absolutely. It's most commonly used for mental or administrative delays.
A good opposite is 'kiirustama' (to hurry) or 'jalgu kõhu alt välja võtma'.
Finnish has 'laahustaa', which is similar, but the full 'drag feet behind' idiom is very Estonian.
Expressions liées
kummi venitama
synonymTo stall for time.
munema
slangTo dither or waste time.
viivitama
specialized formTo delay.
jalgu kõhu alt välja võtma
contrastTo start moving fast / to hurry up.
