Signification
Stating that something is correct.
Contexte culturel
Estonians value 'otsekohesus' (directness). Saying 'See on õige' is seen as efficient and honest, not rude. There is a shared cultural emphasis on factual accuracy over emotional padding in professional settings. In Estonian schools, 'õige' and 'vale' (wrong) are the binary used for grading from day one. Estonia's e-government systems use 'Õige' in UI/UX to confirm successful digital signatures.
The 'Checkmark' Rule
Whenever you want to mentally draw a checkmark, say 'See on õige'.
People vs. Facts
Remember: Facts are 'õige', people 'have right' (on õigus).
Signification
Stating that something is correct.
The 'Checkmark' Rule
Whenever you want to mentally draw a checkmark, say 'See on õige'.
People vs. Facts
Remember: Facts are 'õige', people 'have right' (on õigus).
Sound like a local
Shorten it to just 'Õige' when you want to show quick, casual agreement.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to confirm the fact.
Kas see on sinu auto? Jah, see ___ õige.
We use the 3rd person singular 'on' with the subject 'see'.
Which phrase should you use to tell a teacher their answer is correct?
Õpetaja, see on...
'Õige' is the adjective for 'correct'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas me oleme Tallinnas? B: Jah, ___ ___ ___.
This is the standard way to confirm a location.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a shop and the cashier says the price is 5 euros. You agree.
Use this to confirm the price is what you expected.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesKas see on sinu auto? Jah, see ___ õige.
We use the 3rd person singular 'on' with the subject 'see'.
Õpetaja, see on...
'Õige' is the adjective for 'correct'.
A: Kas me oleme Tallinnas? B: Jah, ___ ___ ___.
This is the standard way to confirm a location.
You are at a shop and the cashier says the price is 5 euros. You agree.
Use this to confirm the price is what you expected.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot really. 'See on õige' is about correctness. For 'That's fine', use 'See on korras' or 'Sobib'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
The opposite is 'See on vale' (That is wrong) or 'See ei ole õige'.
You hear that when someone is describing HOW something was done, like 'Sa tegid seda õigesti' (You did it correctly).
Yes! 'See on õige tee' means 'This is the right road'.
No, 'parem käsi' is right hand. 'Õige' is only for correctness.
Just add 'Kas' at the start: 'Kas see on õige?'
Yes, often abbreviated to 'õige' or just 'ok'.
It's better to use 'Ma nõustun' (I agree) or 'Sul on õigus'.
That's an idiom meaning 'soon'! It's not related to 'correctness' directly.
Expressions liées
Sul on õigus
similarYou are right
Täpselt nii
synonymExactly so
See on vale
contrastThat is wrong
Õige vastus
specialized formCorrect answer
Õigust rääkima
builds onTo tell the truth
