Signification
Taking responsibility for an error.
Contexte culturel
Estonians value honesty and brevity. Admitting a mistake quickly is seen as a sign of maturity and reliability. In Estonian offices, people prefer directness. If you make a mistake, say it clearly rather than making excuses. In Slack or Teams, Estonians often use 'Minu viga' or 'Minu apsakas' (my slip-up) to keep communication efficient. When someone says 'See on minu viga', the polite response is often 'Pole viga' (No problem/It's okay).
Keep it short
In casual situations, just say 'Minu viga'. It's perfectly natural.
Don't over-apologize
Estonians might find excessive apologizing awkward. One 'See on minu viga' is enough.
Signification
Taking responsibility for an error.
Keep it short
In casual situations, just say 'Minu viga'. It's perfectly natural.
Don't over-apologize
Estonians might find excessive apologizing awkward. One 'See on minu viga' is enough.
The 'Pole viga' response
If someone says this to you, respond with 'Pole viga' to show you accept the apology.
Directness
Admitting a mistake directly is highly valued in Estonian culture.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'This is my mistake'.
See ___ minu viga.
'on' is the 3rd person singular form of 'to be' in Estonian.
Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'My bad' in a casual setting?
Choose the best option:
'Minu viga' is the standard short form for 'My bad'.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Understanding these variations is key to basic social interaction.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sa unustasid mu sünnipäeva! B: Oi, vabandust, ___.
You are admitting you forgot the birthday.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Viga vs. Süü
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSee ___ minu viga.
'on' is the 3rd person singular form of 'to be' in Estonian.
Choose the best option:
'Minu viga' is the standard short form for 'My bad'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Understanding these variations is key to basic social interaction.
A: Sa unustasid mu sünnipäeva! B: Oi, vabandust, ___.
You are admitting you forgot the birthday.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is professional and direct. You can add 'Vabandust' at the beginning for extra politeness.
Yes, 'eksimus' is a bit more formal and sounds like a 'lapse'.
'Viga' is a mistake or error. 'Süü' is guilt or fault. Use 'viga' for typos, 'süü' for breaking a window.
You say 'See ei ole minu viga'.
Yes, it can mean a 'defect' or 'flaw' in an object. It also appears in 'pole viga' (no problem).
It's fine for colleagues and friends. For a formal presentation, use the full 'See on minu viga'.
It is a soft 'g', almost like a 'k' but voiced. Don't over-emphasize it.
It's better to use 'Vabandust' or 'Ma palun vabandust' for physical pain.
You can say 'See on sinu viga' (your mistake) or 'See on tema viga' (his/her mistake).
Yes, many Estonian pop songs use it when singing about relationship misunderstandings.
Expressions liées
See on minu süü
similarThis is my fault/guilt
Pole viga
contrastNo problem / It's okay
Ma eksisin
synonymI was wrong / I made a mistake
Minu apsakas
specialized formMy slip-up
Vabandust
builds onSorry
