Signification
Stating that something is not difficult.
Contexte culturel
Estonians value 'talupojamõistus' (peasant wisdom/common sense). If something is 'kerge', it's often because it makes sense logically. There is a shared cultural value of not complaining. Saying 'See on kerge' even when something is difficult is a sign of strength. In the startup scene (Skype, Wise, Bolt), 'kerge' is used to describe seamless user experiences. Teachers use 'kerge' to build confidence in students, especially with the complex grammar of the language.
The 'Seda' Rule
If you add a verb, change 'See' to 'Seda'. 'Seda on kerge teha' sounds much more native than 'See on kerge teha'.
Don't say 'Valgus'
Never use 'valgus' to mean 'not heavy'. It's a common beginner mistake that confuses Estonians.
Signification
Stating that something is not difficult.
The 'Seda' Rule
If you add a verb, change 'See' to 'Seda'. 'Seda on kerge teha' sounds much more native than 'See on kerge teha'.
Don't say 'Valgus'
Never use 'valgus' to mean 'not heavy'. It's a common beginner mistake that confuses Estonians.
Modesty is Key
Estonians might say 'See on kerge' about something actually difficult to show they are capable. Don't always take it literally!
Teste-toi
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence: 'See kohver ei ole raske, see on...'
See kohver ei ole raske, see on...
We need the adjective 'kerge' to describe the suitcase (kohver).
Fill in the missing word: 'Eesti keelt õppida on ______.'
Eesti keelt õppida on ______.
The sentence means 'It is easy to learn Estonian.'
Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs
Basic vocabulary matching.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas sa saad mind aidata? B: Jah, muidugi! A: Kas see on raske? B: Ei, ______.
The most natural response to 'Is it hard?' is 'No, it's easy.'
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Kerge vs. Raske
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSee kohver ei ole raske, see on...
We need the adjective 'kerge' to describe the suitcase (kohver).
Eesti keelt õppida on ______.
The sentence means 'It is easy to learn Estonian.'
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Basic vocabulary matching.
A: Kas sa saad mind aidata? B: Jah, muidugi! A: Kas see on raske? B: Ei, ______.
The most natural response to 'Is it hard?' is 'No, it's easy.'
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but be careful. It usually means they are physically light. If you mean they have an 'easy' personality, use 'kerge iseloomuga'.
'Kerge' is about effort and weight. 'Lihtne' is about simplicity and lack of complexity. They are often interchangeable for tasks.
Use the past tense of 'on', which is 'oli'. 'See oli kerge'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Yes, as an adjective it declines. For example, 'kerge kott' (nom), 'kerge koti' (gen), 'kerget kotti' (part).
No, for light colors use 'hele'. For example, 'heleinine' (light blue).
The opposite is 'raske' (heavy/hard).
Yes! 'Kerge eine' means a light meal or snack.
Yes, 'lebo' is very common slang for 'easy' among young people.
You would say 'See läheb kergemaks'.
Expressions liées
See on lihtne
synonymIt is simple
See on raske
contrastIt is hard/heavy
Kukepea
similarA piece of cake
Kerge vaevaga
builds onWith little effort
Käki tegu
similarVery easy
