Signification
Asking about language ability.
Contexte culturel
Estonians value directness but appreciate politeness. Always start with 'Tere' (Hello). Similar to Finnish culture, silence is okay. Don't feel pressured to keep talking. Many people in Estonia speak Russian as a first language. They will appreciate you asking in Estonian. Expats in Tallinn often rely on English, so asking this is a great way to find other learners.
Intonation matters
Use rising intonation at the end to make it a clear question.
Don't overdo it
If they say 'Ei' (No), switch to English immediately.
Signification
Asking about language ability.
Intonation matters
Use rising intonation at the end to make it a clear question.
Don't overdo it
If they say 'Ei' (No), switch to English immediately.
Smile
A smile makes the question feel much friendlier.
Be patient
Estonians might be shy to speak if they think their English is better.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct verb form.
Kas sa ________ eesti keelt?
The subject is 'sa' (you), so the verb must be 'räägid'.
Which is the formal version?
Choose the formal way to ask.
'Te' is the formal pronoun for 'you'.
Match the pronoun to the verb.
Match the pronoun to the verb.
Correct subject-verb agreement.
Complete the dialogue.
A: ________? B: Jah, räägin.
The answer 'Jah, räägin' confirms the question was about language ability.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKas sa ________ eesti keelt?
The subject is 'sa' (you), so the verb must be 'räägid'.
Choose the formal way to ask.
'Te' is the formal pronoun for 'you'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Correct subject-verb agreement.
A: ________? B: Jah, räägin.
The answer 'Jah, räägin' confirms the question was about language ability.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, but use 'te' for formal situations.
Just say 'Aitäh' (Thank you) and switch to English.
Yes, it is the correct object form.
Because it is conjugated for 'you'.
Yes, in casual speech.
No, it is very polite.
Ma räägin natuke eesti keelt.
Most do, but some speak Russian as a first language.
It is considered challenging but rewarding.
Yes, but use the formal 'te' form.
Yes, often in scenes where foreigners arrive.
Yes, it's a great icebreaker.
Expressions liées
Kas sa oskad eesti keelt?
similarDo you know Estonian?
Ma räägin natuke eesti keelt.
builds onI speak a little Estonian.
Kas te räägite inglise keelt?
similarDo you speak English?
Vabandust, ma ei räägi eesti keelt.
contrastSorry, I don't speak Estonian.
