Signification
Commenting on the size of something.
Contexte culturel
Estonians prefer 'minimalism'. A house or car that is 'liiga suur' is often viewed as impractical or showing off. Portion sizes in Estonia are usually moderate. If a tourist says 'See on liiga suur', it's often a genuine surprise at the amount of food. In a sauna, if the heat is 'liiga suur' (though usually 'liiga kuum' is used), it's a sign to step out. Estonians respect their limits. In Estonian myths, giants like Suur Tõll are 'suured', but never 'liiga suured' because their size was their strength.
The 'Too' Rule
Always use 'liiga' before the adjective to express dissatisfaction with the amount.
People and Size
Be careful calling a person 'liiga suur'. It usually refers to weight. Use 'pikk' for height.
Signification
Commenting on the size of something.
The 'Too' Rule
Always use 'liiga' before the adjective to express dissatisfaction with the amount.
People and Size
Be careful calling a person 'liiga suur'. It usually refers to weight. Use 'pikk' for height.
Softening the Blow
Add 'natuke' (a bit) before 'liiga' to sound more polite when complaining in a shop.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word for 'too'.
See särk on ____ suur.
'Liiga' is the correct word for 'too' in Estonian.
Which sentence is correct for 'These shoes are too big'?
Choose the plural form:
In plural, 'See' becomes 'Need' and 'suur' becomes 'suured'.
Complete the dialogue in a shop.
Assistant: 'Kas see kampsun sobib?' Learner: 'Ei, ____.'
When something doesn't fit because of size, 'liiga suur' is the natural response.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are trying to fit a giant suitcase into a small car trunk.
Size/volume issues use 'suur'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Väga vs Liiga
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSee särk on ____ suur.
'Liiga' is the correct word for 'too' in Estonian.
Choose the plural form:
In plural, 'See' becomes 'Need' and 'suur' becomes 'suured'.
Assistant: 'Kas see kampsun sobib?' Learner: 'Ei, ____.'
When something doesn't fit because of size, 'liiga suur' is the natural response.
You are trying to fit a giant suitcase into a small car trunk.
Size/volume issues use 'suur'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes! You can say 'liiga väike' (too small), 'liiga kallis' (too expensive), 'liiga külm' (too cold), etc.
No, it is a neutral statement of fact. However, adding 'vabandust' (sorry) or 'kahjuks' (unfortunately) makes it more polite.
You can say 'See on hoopis liiga suur' or 'See on liiga-liiga suur'.
'Liiga' is an adverb used with adjectives. 'Liiast' is an adverbial phrase meaning 'over the limit' or 'too much' in a general sense.
No, Estonian does not have grammatical gender. 'Suur' stays the same for all nouns.
Usually, for noise, we say 'liiga vali' (too loud). 'Liiga suur müra' (too big noise) is possible but less common.
Liiga suur maja.
No, they are completely unrelated. 'Suur' is Finno-Ugric; 'sugar' is from Arabic via European languages.
No, that is a common mistake. Just say 'See on liiga suur'.
See on natuke liiga suur.
Expressions liées
See on liiga väike.
contrastThis is too small.
See on liiga kallis.
similarThis is too expensive.
See on paras.
contrastThis is just right / fits.
See on hiiglaslik.
specialized formThis is gigantic.
See on liiast.
similarThis is too much.
