Signification
Keeping money instead of spending it.
Contexte culturel
Estonians often use the word 'Säästukaart' (Savings Card), which is the loyalty card for the Co-op (TÜ) stores. It's a cultural icon of thrift. There is a shared cultural value of 'talupojatarkus' (peasant wisdom), which emphasizes not spending more than you have. E-banking apps in Estonia often have 'digikassa' features that round up payments to 'säästa' small amounts automatically. During the Soviet occupation, 'säästmine' was often forced by scarcity rather than choice, leading to a generation that is very good at fixing things rather than buying new ones.
Use 'jaoks'
Always remember to use 'jaoks' when you specify what you are saving for.
Säästma vs Päästma
Don't tell a bank teller you want to 'päästma' money unless the bank is on fire!
Signification
Keeping money instead of spending it.
Use 'jaoks'
Always remember to use 'jaoks' when you specify what you are saving for.
Säästma vs Päästma
Don't tell a bank teller you want to 'päästma' money unless the bank is on fire!
Compound Words
Look out for 'säästukas' (slang for a discount store) or 'säästurežiim' (saving mode).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word in the correct form.
Ma tahan uut autot, seepärast ma pean raha ______.
After 'pean' (must), we use the -ma infinitive.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
We use 'raha' (partitive) and 'jaoks' (for).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas sa tuled täna kinno? B: Ei saa, ma ______ raha reisi jaoks.
'Säästan' fits the context of saving for a trip.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the bank and want to open a savings account.
This is the standard way to express your intent to save.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where to save money
Places
- • pank
- • hoiupõrsas
- • sukk (sock)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMa tahan uut autot, seepärast ma pean raha ______.
After 'pean' (must), we use the -ma infinitive.
Select the correct option:
We use 'raha' (partitive) and 'jaoks' (for).
A: Kas sa tuled täna kinno? B: Ei saa, ma ______ raha reisi jaoks.
'Säästan' fits the context of saving for a trip.
You are at the bank and want to open a savings account.
This is the standard way to express your intent to save.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
'Säästma' is the general act of saving, while 'kokku hoidma' implies actively cutting costs.
Yes, it means 'to save time', though 'aega võitma' is also common.
Ma säästsin, sa säästsid, ta säästis.
It takes the partitive case: 'raha'.
Yes, 'säästmine' (the act) or 'sääst' (the amount saved).
No, use 'salvestama' for computer files.
It is a savings account at a bank.
Culturally, yes, Estonians value having financial reserves.
It is a piggy bank, literally a 'saving piglet'.
Expressions liées
raha kõrvale panema
synonymTo put money aside
kokku hoidma
similarTo economize
raha raiskama
contrastTo waste money
raha hoiustama
specialized formTo deposit money
investeerima
builds onTo invest
