Signification
A chilled alcoholic beverage.
Contexte culturel
A 'külm õlu' is the traditional 'saunajook'. It is often placed in the snow or a cold bucket of water outside the sauna door. This is the biggest holiday in Estonia. Huge amounts of cold beer are consumed around bonfires across the country. Tallinn has become a craft beer hub. While 'külm õlu' usually refers to lagers, craft enthusiasts might prefer 'kelder-soe' (cellar warm) for certain ales. Estonians are proud of their 'taara' system. Every beer bottle has a 10-cent deposit, encouraging everyone to recycle.
Ordering like a pro
Just say 'Üks külm, palun' while pointing at the tap. Everyone will know you mean beer.
Alcohol Laws
In Estonia, you cannot buy alcohol from shops after 10:00 PM. Plan your 'külm õlu' purchase early!
Signification
A chilled alcoholic beverage.
Ordering like a pro
Just say 'Üks külm, palun' while pointing at the tap. Everyone will know you mean beer.
Alcohol Laws
In Estonia, you cannot buy alcohol from shops after 10:00 PM. Plan your 'külm õlu' purchase early!
The 'Õ' sound
To make the 'õ' sound, position your tongue for an 'o' but keep your lips flat like you are smiling.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'õlu'.
Ma tahan ühte külma ____.
The partitive case 'õlut' is required after 'tahan'.
Which situation is most appropriate for 'külm õlu'?
Millal on õige aeg külma õlle jaoks?
Sauna is the most culturally appropriate context for a cold beer.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matches standard forms with their English equivalents.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
When to have a Külm Õlu
Social
- • Bar
- • Party
- • Festival
Relaxation
- • Sauna
- • After work
- • Terrace
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMa tahan ühte külma ____.
The partitive case 'õlut' is required after 'tahan'.
Millal on õige aeg külma õlle jaoks?
Sauna is the most culturally appropriate context for a cold beer.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matches standard forms with their English equivalents.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsUsually, yes. If you want non-alcoholic, say 'alkoholivaba õlu'.
Kaks külma õlut.
No, if you are close friends. Otherwise, wait for it to be offered.
For a standard lager, about 4-6°C.
Expressions liées
Õlleklaas
similarBeer glass
Käsitööõlu
specialized formCraft beer
Õllekas
informalA beer hall or a casual beer
Külm jook
builds onCold drink
