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A1 adjective 9 मिनट पढ़ने का समय

pikk

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव pikk 30 सेकंड में

व्याख्या pikk in your Level:

At the A1 level, learners use 'pikk' to describe basic physical attributes and simple time concepts. You will learn it as one of the first adjectives to describe people ('Ta on pikk') and objects ('See on pikk tee'). The focus is on the nominative form and simple agreement with nouns. You should be able to identify the word in short sentences and use it to answer basic questions about height or length. For example, describing your family members or the length of a pencil. At this stage, don't worry too much about complex cases, just focus on the basic 'pikk' and its plural 'pikad'. You will also learn the common opposite 'lühike' (short). Understanding that 'pikk' covers both tall and long is the main goal here.

At the A2 level, you begin to use the genitive ('pika') and partitive ('pikka') forms. You can describe more complex situations, such as 'pikk vaheaeg' (long break) or 'pikkade varrukatega särk' (long-sleeved shirt). You start to notice the word in everyday signs and simple directions. You might use it to talk about travel durations or comparing two people's heights using 'pikem kui' (taller than). You are also introduced to common compound words like 'pikkuskraad' (longitude) in a very basic context. Your ability to match the adjective with the noun in various cases improves, and you begin to understand that 'pikk' is used for time as well as space.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B1 level, you use 'pikk' in a wider range of idiomatic expressions and more abstract contexts. You can discuss 'pikaajaline planeerimine' (long-term planning) or describe a 'pikk ja põhjalik ettekanne' (long and thorough presentation). You are expected to handle all 14 cases of the word correctly in speech and writing. You start to use synonyms like 'sihvakas' for people or 'mahukas' for long books. You understand the difference between 'pikk' and 'kõrge' in more nuanced ways, such as why a person is 'pikk' but a tower is 'kõrge'. You can also use the word in the superlative 'kõige pikem' or 'pikim' to describe the best or worst of something in terms of duration or length.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the B2 level, 'pikk' appears in more formal and literary contexts. You understand subtle shades of meaning, such as 'pikkade hammastega' (doing something reluctantly). You can write detailed descriptions using the word to create atmosphere, such as 'pikk ja pime koridor'. You are comfortable with the word in professional settings, discussing 'pikaajalised investeeringud' (long-term investments) or 'pikkade traditsioonidega ettevõte' (a company with long traditions). You can distinguish between the adjective and the derived noun 'pikkus' in complex grammatical structures. Your use of the word is natural, and you can play with its meaning in jokes or metaphors.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C1 level, you have a near-native grasp of 'pikk'. You can use it in academic writing to describe 'pikaajaline mõju' (long-term impact) or 'pikk ja keeruline diskussioon'. You are familiar with rare or archaic uses of the word in Estonian literature. You can analyze the etymology and its relation to other Finno-Ugric languages. You use the word effortlessly in all its forms, including the more obscure cases like the terminative or abessive. You can also appreciate and use the word in political or social commentary, such as discussing the 'pikk tee demokraatiani' (long road to democracy). Your vocabulary is rich enough to choose 'pikk' only when it is the most precise word available.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

At the C2 level, 'pikk' is just one tool in a massive linguistic arsenal. You use it with total precision, often employing it in creative writing, poetry, or high-level oratory. You understand every possible idiom, including those that are obscure or regional. You can discuss the phonetics of the 'kk' in 'pikka' at a linguistic level. You use the word to convey subtle irony or deep cultural resonance. For you, the word is not just a descriptor but a part of the historical and cultural fabric of the Estonian language. You can switch between formal, informal, and dialectal uses of the word without hesitation.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

इसका अभ्यास करें उदाहरण नोट्स और सुझाव

pikk 30 सेकंड में

Pikk is the Estonian word for both 'long' and 'tall', covering physical length and human height.
It is a declinable adjective following the pattern pikk (nom), pika (gen), pikka (part).
It is also used for temporal duration, such as describing a 'long day' or 'long time'.
Commonly confused with 'kõrge' (high), which is used for mountains and buildings instead of people.

The Estonian word pikk is a fundamental adjective that every learner encounters early in their journey. At its core, it translates to both "long" and "tall" in English, making it a versatile tool for describing physical dimensions, temporal duration, and even human stature. Unlike English, which distinguishes between a 'long' road and a 'tall' person, Estonian uses pikk for both, simplifying the vocabulary but requiring context for precise interpretation.

Physical Dimension: Used to describe the extent of an object from end to end. Whether it is a pikk tee (long road) or pikk saba (long tail), this word covers horizontal or vertical extension.
Human Height: When referring to people, pikk means tall. An Estonian would say Ta on väga pikk mees to mean 'He is a very tall man'.
Time and Duration: It is used metaphorically for time. A pikk päev is a long day, and pikk ootus is a long wait.

See on väga pikk ja keeruline lugu, mida ma ei jõua praegu rääkida.

Translation: This is a very long and complicated story that I don't have time to tell right now.

In Estonian culture, being pikk is often viewed neutrally or positively, especially in sports like basketball, where Estonians have a proud history. However, the word also appears in more abstract contexts. For instance, when someone is described as having pikk süü (long guilt/debt), it implies a lasting consequence. The word declines through fourteen cases, but the most important forms for beginners are the genitive pika and the partitive pikka.

Mul oli pikk tööpäev ja ma olen nüüd täiesti väsinud.

Understanding the nuances of pikk also involves knowing what it is not. It is not used for 'high' in the sense of altitude (that would be kõrge). For example, a mountain is kõrge, but the path up the mountain is pikk. This distinction is crucial for English speakers who might want to use 'tall' for a building; in Estonian, a building is usually kõrge, though if you focus on its vertical length, pikk might slip in during poetic usage.

Mari on oma klassi kõige pikk tüdruk.

Common Collocations: Pikk poiss (tall boy), pikk kleit (long dress), pikk vahemaa (long distance), pikk aeg (long time).

Kas see pikk pink on vaba?

In summary, pikk is your go-to word for anything that stretches out, whether it's a person's height, a physical object, or the abstract concept of time. Its simplicity is its strength, but mastering its declension is the key to sounding like a native speaker.

Using pikk correctly requires an understanding of Estonian adjective agreement. In Estonian, adjectives must match the noun they modify in both case and number. This means pikk changes its form depending on its role in the sentence. Let's look at the primary grammatical patterns.

Nominative (Subject): The base form pikk is used when the noun is the subject. Example: See tee on pikk (This road is long).
Genitive (Possessive/Attribute): The form pika is used for possession or as an attribute before a noun in many cases. Example: Pika poisi raamat (The tall boy's book).
Partitive (Quantity/Duration): The form pikka is used when expressing a duration or after numbers. Example: Ma ootasin teda pikka aega (I waited for him for a long time).

Meil on ees pikk tee minna.

When describing people, pikk is almost always used in the nominative or genitive. For example, if you are introducing someone: Ta on pikk ja sale (He/she is tall and slender). If you are describing their features: Tal on pikad juuksed (He/she has long hair). Notice how the plural form pikad is used here because juuksed (hair) is plural in Estonian.

Kaelkirjakul on väga pikk kael.

In more advanced usage, you might encounter the word in the illative case (pikka) or other interior cases. For example: Ta vaatas pika pilguga (He looked with a long gaze/stare). This uses the adjective to modify the manner of the action. The flexibility of pikk allows it to transition from a simple descriptive word to a tool for vivid imagery in Estonian literature and daily speech.

See on pika traditsiooniga üritus.

Finally, remember the word order. In Estonian, the adjective usually comes before the noun, just like in English. Pikk pink (Long bench), pikk nimekiri (long list). If you reverse it for emphasis, it sounds poetic or archaic: Tee, pikk ja tolmune... (The road, long and dusty...).

The word pikk is ubiquitous in Estonia. You will hear it in the supermarket, at the doctor's office, in sports commentary, and in casual gossip. Because Estonians are statistically among the tallest people in the world, the word pikk is frequently used in social comparisons and descriptions of people.

In Clothing Stores: You will hear pikad püksid (long pants/trousers) or pikkade varrukatega särk (long-sleeved shirt). Sales assistants might ask if the sleeves are liiga pikad (too long).
In Public Transport: Announcements might mention a pikk vahemaa or a pikk peatus (long stop). If a train is particularly long, commuters might comment on the pikk rong.
In Schools: Teachers talk about pikk vahetund (long break) or a pikk kodutöö (long homework assignment).

Oota, mul on täna pikk nimekiri asjadest, mida poest vaja on.

In Tallinn, the capital of Estonia, you will find the word in famous street names. Pikk tänav (Long Street) is one of the main historical arteries of the Old Town. Parallel to it is Pikk jalg (Long Leg), a steep pedestrian street connecting the lower town to Toompea hill. These names are literal and have been used for centuries, making the word a part of the city's identity.

Lähme jalutame mööda Pikka tänavat Raekoja platsini.

In weather reports, you might hear about pikk sügis (long autumn) or pikk ja külm talv (long and cold winter). Because of Estonia's northern latitude, the length of days varies significantly, leading to frequent talk of pikad päevad in summer and pikad ööd in winter. Listening to these seasonal discussions will help you hear the word in its natural, rhythmic context.

For English speakers, the most common mistake is forgetting that pikk covers both 'long' and 'tall'. Beginners often search for a separate word for 'tall' and might mistakenly use kõrge (high), which is generally reserved for inanimate objects like mountains or buildings. While you can say a building is kõrge, calling a person kõrge sounds very strange—almost as if they are of high rank rather than high stature.

Confusing pikk and kõrge: Don't say kõrge mees; say pikk mees. However, for a tower, Pikk Hermann is a famous name, even though usually towers are kõrged.
Declension Errors: Confusing pika (genitive) and pikka (partitive). Remember: pika has one 'k', pikka has two. This affects pronunciation (short vs. long 'k').

Vale: Mul on pika tee minna. (Correct: pikka)

Another mistake involves the plural. English uses 'long' for both singular and plural nouns, but Estonian requires pikad. A common error is saying pikk juuksed instead of pikad juuksed. Since Estonian hair (juuksed) is always plural, the adjective must match.

Vale: Tal on pikk jalad. (Correct: pikad)

Lastly, learners sometimes use pikk when they should use kaua (long in terms of time as an adverb). If you want to say 'I waited long', you say Ma ootasin kaua. If you say Ma ootasin pikka, it's incomplete—you need a noun like pikka aega (a long time). Using the adjective without the noun to mean 'for a long time' is a classic translation error from English.

While pikk is the most common word for length and height, Estonian offers several alternatives depending on the specific nuance you want to convey. Knowing these will make your speech more precise and sophisticated.

Kõrge (High/Tall): Used for mountains, buildings, and abstract concepts like prices or quality. Kõrge mägi (high mountain).
Pikaldane (Slow/Lingering): Used for processes or people who take their time. Pikaldane toime (slow-acting effect).
Sügav (Deep): Sometimes 'long' in English refers to depth, but Estonian uses sügav. Sügav kummardus (a deep/long bow).

See on kõrge maja, aga sellel on pikk koridor.

If you are talking about someone being 'slender and tall', you might use sihvakas. This is a more complimentary word than just pikk. If someone is 'too long' in an awkward way, you might hear väljaveninud (stretched out). For time, kestev (lasting) or pikaajaline (long-term) are excellent academic or formal alternatives.

Meil on pikaajaline kogemus selles valdkonnas.

In summary, while pikk is a versatile 'workhorse' word, using kõrge for buildings, sihvakas for elegant height, and pikaajaline for duration will significantly improve your Estonian fluency.

How Formal Is It?

औपचारिक

"Käesolev on pikaajaline strateegia."

तटस्थ

"See on pikk tee."

अनौपचारिक

"Ou, sa oled nii pikkaks kasvanud!"

Child friendly

"Kaelkirjakul on pikk kael."

बोलचाल

"Ta pani meile pika puuga."

रोचक तथ्य

The street name 'Pikk jalg' (Long Leg) in Tallinn has existed since at least the 14th century and was the main route for carriages to reach the upper city.

उच्चारण मार्गदर्शिका

UK /pikk/

US /pɪkː/

First syllable.

तुकबंदी

mikk tikk šikk trikk klikk vikk nukk (near rhyme) lukk (near rhyme)

आम गलतियाँ

Pronouncing 'kk' too short like a single English 'k'.
Aspirating the 'p' (adding a puff of air).
Making the 'i' sound like 'ee' in 'peek'.

कठिनाई स्तर

पठन 1/5

Very easy to recognize in text.

लिखना 2/5

Grade alternation (k vs kk) requires care.

बोलना 2/5

The third quantity 'kk' in 'pikka' is tricky for beginners.

श्रवण 1/5

Clearly audible in speech.

आगे क्या सीखें

पूर्वापेक्षाएँ

see on mina tee mees

आगे सीखें

lühike lai kitsas kõrge madal

उन्नत

pikaldane pikaajaline pikkuskraad pikenema pikendama

ज़रूरी व्याकरण

Adjective Agreement

Pikk tee (Nom) -> Pika tee (Gen) -> Pikka teed (Part)

Degrees of Comparison

Pikk -> Pikem -> Kõige pikem / Pikim

Grade Alternation

Strong grade (pikk) vs Weak grade (pika)

Plural Formation

Pikk -> Pikad

Partitive for Duration

Ootasin teda pikka aega.

पूरी व्याख्या पढ़ने के लिए मुफ़्त साइन अप करें

स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण

Ta on pikk poiss.

He is a tall boy.

Nominative singular.

See on pikk tee.

This is a long road.

Nominative singular.

Mul on pikad juuksed.

I have long hair.

Nominative plural.

Kas see pink on pikk?

Is this bench long?

Question form.

See ei ole pikk.

This is not long.

Negative sentence.

Kus on pikk saba?

Where is the long tail?

Locative question.

Pikk mees on seal.

The tall man is there.

Adjective as attribute.

Need on pikad püksid.

These are long pants.

Plural agreement.

Ma ostsin pika särgi.

I bought a long shirt.

Genitive singular.

Me ootasime pikka aega.

We waited for a long time.

Partitive singular.

Ta on pikem kui mina.

He is taller than me.

Comparative degree.

Kas sa tahad pikka kleiti?

Do you want a long dress?

Partitive object.

See on pika ajalooga maja.

This is a house with a long history.

Genitive attribute.

Ma näen pikka rongi.

I see a long train.

Partitive object.

Tal on pika varrukaga pluus.

She has a long-sleeved blouse.

Genitive attribute.

Sellel koeral on pikk saba.

This dog has a long tail.

Nominative subject.

Ees on ootamas pikk ja raske töönädal.

A long and hard work week is ahead.

Descriptive adjective.

Ta rääkis meile pika loo oma reisist.

He told us a long story about his trip.

Genitive object.

See on kõige pikem jõgi Eestis.

This is the longest river in Estonia.

Superlative degree.

Pikkade läbirääkimiste tulemusel saavutati kokkulepe.

An agreement was reached as a result of long negotiations.

Genitive plural.

Ta vaatas aknast välja pika pilguga.

He looked out the window with a long gaze.

Genitive manner.

Meil on pikk nimekiri asjadest, mida teha.

We have a long list of things to do.

Nominative attribute.

See on pikaajaline projekt.

This is a long-term project.

Compound adjective.

Ta on pikkade hammastega nõus seda tegema.

He is doing it reluctantly (with long teeth).

Idiomatic usage.

Pikk ja põhjalik analüüs näitas vigu.

A long and thorough analysis showed errors.

Formal adjective.

Ta on tuntud oma pika ja eduka karjääri poolest.

He is known for his long and successful career.

Genitive attribute.

See tee on liiga pikk, et jalgsi minna.

This path is too long to go on foot.

Adverbial modifier 'liiga'.

Pikk ootus sai lõpuks läbi.

The long wait was finally over.

Abstract subject.

Nad kõndisid piki pikka rannajoont.

They walked along the long coastline.

Partitive with preposition 'piki'.

See on pika traditsiooniga perefirma.

This is a family business with a long tradition.

Genitive modifier.

Ta tegi pika pausi, enne kui vastas.

He made a long pause before answering.

Genitive object.

Kas see on pikaajaline lahendus?

Is this a long-term solution?

Compound adjective.

Artikkel oli liialt pikk ja lohisev.

The article was excessively long and rambling.

Critical adjective.

Pikaajalise vaatluse tulemusena selgus tõde.

As a result of long-term observation, the truth emerged.

Genitive compound.

Ta on pika vihaga inimene.

He is a person who holds a long grudge.

Idiomatic genitive.

Sellel teol on pikad ja kaugeleulatuvad tagajärjed.

This act has long and far-reaching consequences.

Abstract plural.

Pikkade arutelude käigus kristalliseerus ühine seisukoht.

During long discussions, a common position crystallized.

Genitive plural.

Ta on pika ja keerulise eluteega naine.

She is a woman with a long and complicated life path.

Metaphorical usage.

See on pika vinnaga protsess.

This is a slow-starting/long process.

Idiomatic genitive.

Pikka aega peeti seda võimatuks.

For a long time, this was considered impossible.

Partitive time expression.

Teose pikk ja nüansirohke narratiiv lummab lugejat.

The work's long and nuanced narrative enchants the reader.

Literary style.

Pikkade sajandite vältel on keel muutunud.

Over long centuries, the language has changed.

Temporal genitive plural.

See on pika ja vaevarikka töö vili.

This is the fruit of long and arduous work.

Metaphorical genitive.

Pikkade traditsioonide hääbumine on kurb protsess.

The fading of long traditions is a sad process.

Formal subject.

Tema pikk ja kõlav hääl täitis saali.

His long and resonant voice filled the hall.

Synesthetic usage.

Pikka ja laia maailma mindi õnne otsima.

They went to the long and wide world to seek fortune.

Folklore style.

Ta on pika meelega ja rahulik juht.

He is a patient and calm leader.

Idiomatic compound.

Pikkade varjude aeg on käes.

The time of long shadows has arrived (sunset/end).

Poetic usage.

सामान्य शब्द संयोजन

pikk tee

pikk aeg

pikk poiss

pikk kleit

pikk nimekiri

pikk vahemaa

pikk ootus

pikk saba

pikk jutt

pikk elu

सामान्य वाक्यांश

Pikka aega

— For a long time. Used to describe duration.

Ma elasin seal pikka aega.

Pikkade varrukatega

— Long-sleeved. Used for clothing descriptions.

Mulle meeldivad pikkade varrukatega särgid.

Pikk poiss

— A tall boy. Also a name for a type of meatloaf in Estonia.

Ema tegi täna õhtusöögiks pikkpoissi.

Pikka viha pidama

— To hold a grudge for a long time.

Ta ei ole inimene, kes peab pikka viha.

Pikk samm

— A long stride. Used literally or metaphorically.

Ta astus pika sammuga edasi.

Pikk nina

— A long nose. Often used in the context of being fooled.

Ta sai pika nina (He was fooled/left empty-handed).

Pikk ja laia

— Long and wide. Used to describe the world.

Ta rändas pika ja laia maailma.

Pikk pink

— A long bench. In sports, it refers to having many good substitutes.

Meie meeskonnal on pikk pink.

Pikk päev

— A long day. Usually implies a tiring one.

See oli väga pikk päev tööl.

Pikk ootejärjekord

— A long waiting list or queue.

Arsti juurde on pikk ootejärjekord.

अक्सर इससे भ्रम होता है

pikk vs kõrge

Kõrge is for altitude/buildings; pikk is for length/human height.

pikk vs kaua

Kaua is an adverb (for how long); pikk is an adjective (describing a long something).

pikk vs laia

Laia means wide, often used together with pikk, but distinct.

मुहावरे और अभिव्यक्तियाँ

"Pikka viha pidama"

— To be resentful for a long time. It describes a person who doesn't forgive easily.

Ära pea pikka viha, lepime ära.

informal

"Pikkade hammastega"

— Doing something very reluctantly or without appetite.

Ta sõi seda suppi pikkade hammastega.

neutral

"Pikka nina saama"

— To be fooled, disappointed, or left with nothing when expecting something.

Ma lootsin preemiat, aga sain pika nina.

informal

"Pikk näpp"

— A thief or someone prone to stealing (literally 'long finger').

Hoia oma asjadel silma peal, seal liigub pikk näpp.

slang

"Pikka juttu tegema"

— To talk for a long time or to stall by talking.

Ma ei hakka pikka juttu tegema, asume asja juurde.

neutral

"Pika meelega"

— Patient. Someone who doesn't get angry quickly.

Õpetaja peab olema pika meelega.

neutral

"Pika vinnaga"

— Slow to start or slow-acting. Often used for people or processes.

See reform on pika vinnaga.

informal

"Pikkade juustega"

— Metaphor for being a hippie or unconventional (older usage).

Vanaema ei sallinud neid pikkade juustega poisse.

informal

"Pika puuga panema"

— To win by a large margin or to outperform significantly.

Meie tiim pani teistele pika puuga.

slang

"Pikk saba taga"

— Having many followers, consequences, or a literal long line.

Sellel otsusel on veel pikk saba taga.

neutral

आसानी से भ्रमित होने वाले

pikk vs pika

Genitive form.

Used for possession or attributes. Pronounced with a shorter 'k'.

Pika poisi pall.

pikk vs pikka

Partitive form.

Used for objects of actions or duration. Pronounced with a very long 'k'.

Ootasin pikka aega.

pikk vs pikalt

Adverbial form.

Means 'at length' or 'for a long time' as a modifier of a verb.

Ta rääkis pikalt.

pikk vs piki

Preposition.

Means 'along'.

Kõndisime piki randa.

pikk vs pikkus

Noun form.

Means the abstract concept of 'length' or 'height'.

Mis on sinu pikkus?

वाक्य संरचनाएँ

See [noun] on pikk.

See tee on pikk.

Ta on [adjective] [noun].

Ta on pikk mees.

Mul on [adjective plural] [noun plural].

Mul on pikad jalad.

Ma ootasin [partitive adjective] [partitive noun].

Ma ootasin pikka aega.

[Noun] on [comparative] kui [noun].

Jüri on pikem kui Mari.

See on [superlative] [noun].

See on kõige pikem sild.

See on [genitive adjective] traditsiooniga [noun].

See on pika traditsiooniga kool.

[Adjective] ja [adjective] [noun]...

Pikk ja vaevarikas protsess on lõppenud.

शब्द परिवार

संज्ञा

क्रिया

विशेषण

इसे कैसे इस्तेमाल करें

frequency

Extremely high (Top 500 words).

सामान्य गलतियाँ

Ta on kõrge. → Ta on pikk.
Use 'pikk' for human height, 'kõrge' for objects.
Pikk juuksed. → Pikad juuksed.
Hair is plural in Estonian, so the adjective must be plural too.
Ma ootasin pika aega. → Ma ootasin pikka aega.
Duration requires the partitive case 'pikka'.
See on pikk särk. → See on pika varrukaga särk.
If you mean long-sleeved, use the specific compound or phrase.
Ta on pikem kui mina. → Ta on minust pikem.
Both are correct, but 'minust pikem' is often more natural in speech.

सुझाव

K vs KK

Remember: pikk (nom), pika (gen), pikka (part). The number of 'k's changes the meaning and grammar.

Tall People

Always use 'pikk' for people's height. 'Kõrge' is for things like towers or mountains.

Tallinn Streets

Visit 'Pikk jalg' and 'Pikk tänav' in Tallinn to see the word in action.

Reluctance

If you do something 'pikkade hammastega', you are doing it very reluctantly.

Quantity 3

Practice the long 'kk' in 'pikka'—it's one of the defining sounds of Estonian.

Time

Use 'pikka aega' for 'a long time'. It's a very common set phrase.

Agreement

Don't forget that if the noun is plural, 'pikk' becomes 'pikad'.

The Long Wood

'Pika puuga panema' means to win easily. Use it with friends!

Pick a Long Stick

Imagine 'picking' a 'long' stick to remember 'pikk'.

Meatloaf

Try 'pikkpoiss' in an Estonian restaurant—it's a classic dish.

याद करें

स्मृति सहायक

Think of a 'pikk' (pick) axe. It has a 'long' handle. Or imagine 'picking' fruit from a 'tall' tree.

दृश्य संबंध

Imagine a very tall basketball player standing on a long road that goes to the horizon.

Word Web

tall long duration Pikk jalg pikkus pikem pikim pikaajaline

चैलेंज

Try to find 5 things in your room that are 'pikk' and 5 things that are 'lühike'. Say them out loud: 'See pliiats on pikk'.

शब्द की उत्पत्ति

Inherited from Proto-Finnic *pitkä. It has cognates in almost all Finno-Ugric languages.

मूल अर्थ: Long in physical dimension.

Uralic / Finno-Ugric

सांस्कृतिक संदर्भ

Describing someone as 'liiga pikk' (too tall) can be seen as slightly rude, just as in English.

English speakers must remember not to use 'tall' (pikk) for buildings, where 'high' (kõrge) is more common, though 'pikk' is used for people and roads.

Pikk Hermann (Tower in Tallinn) Pikk tänav (Historic street) Pikk jalg (Historic street)

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वास्तविक संदर्भ

Describing people

Ta on pikk.
Kui pikk sa oled?
Ta on pikem kui mina.
Kõige pikem poiss.

Travel and distance

Pikk tee.
Pikk vahemaa.
Pikk sõit.
Pikk rännak.

Time and duration

Pikk aeg.
Pikk ootus.
Pikk päev.
Pikka aega.

Clothing

Pikk kleit.
Pikad püksid.
Pikkade varrukatega.
Liiga pikk.

Shopping/Lists

Pikk nimekiri.
Pikk saba.
Pikk arve.
Pikk järjekord.

बातचीत की शुरुआत

"Kui pikk sa oled? (How tall are you?)"

"Kas see on pikk tee siit sinna? (Is it a long way from here to there?)"

"Kas sulle meeldivad pikad või lühikesed juuksed? (Do you like long or short hair?)"

"Kas sul oli täna pikk päev? (Did you have a long day today?)"

"Mis on Eesti kõige pikem jõgi? (What is Estonia's longest river?)"

डायरी विषय

Kirjelda oma kõige pikemat reisi. (Describe your longest trip.)

Kes on sinu pere kõige pikem liige? (Who is the tallest member of your family?)

Mida sa teed, kui sul on pikk ootus? (What do you do when you have a long wait?)

Kas sa eelistad pikka suve või pikka talve? Miks? (Do you prefer a long summer or a long winter? Why?)

Kirjelda ühte pika traditsiooniga üritust. (Describe an event with a long tradition.)

अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले सवाल

10 सवाल

It means both! Estonian doesn't distinguish between a 'long road' and a 'tall man'. You use 'pikk' for both.

You use 'pika' when it's in the genitive case, usually showing possession or acting as an attribute before a noun in most cases: 'pika poisi raamat'.

Usually 'kõrge' (high/tall). However, if you are talking about the horizontal length of a building, you would use 'pikk'.

You can say 'pikka aega' (adjective + noun) or simply use the adverb 'kaua'.

The opposite is 'lühike' (short).

It's a Quantity 3 sound. Hold the silence before the release of the 'k' slightly longer than you would for a single 'k'.

No, for a mountain you should use 'kõrge' (high).

Literally 'long boy', it is the Estonian word for meatloaf.

Yes, 'pikad juuksed' is the standard way to say long hair.

The comparative form is 'pikem'.

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