When talking about days of the week in Estonian, we often use the word reede for Friday. It's a fundamental word to know for scheduling and daily conversations. For example, if you want to say "See you on Friday," you would say "Näeme reedel." Notice how the ending changes when it's used in a sentence.
You can also combine reede with other words to create more specific phrases. "Reede õhtu" means "Friday evening," and "reedeti" means "every Friday." Knowing these variations will help you talk about your weekly plans and activities more naturally.
§ Understanding 'reede'
'Reede' is the Estonian word for Friday. It's a fundamental word to know for discussing weekly schedules and making plans. Estonia, like many other countries, operates on a Monday-to-Friday workweek for most people, making Friday a commonly anticipated day.
- DEFINITION
- The fifth day of the week, Friday.
Millal me kohtume? Reede sobib?
Translation hint: When will we meet? Is Friday suitable?
Igal reedel on meil koosolek.
Translation hint: Every Friday we have a meeting.
§ Common Phrases with 'reede'
Knowing how to use 'reede' in common phrases will help you navigate daily conversations and make plans. Here are some useful expressions:
- Head reedet! - Happy Friday! (A common greeting at the end of the week.)
- reede õhtu - Friday evening
- reedeti - on Fridays (This is the plural adessive case, indicating a recurring event.)
Mida sa reede õhtul teed?
Translation hint: What are you doing on Friday evening?
Pood on reedeti suletud.
Translation hint: The shop is closed on Fridays.
§ Days of the Week in Estonian
To fully understand 'reede', it's helpful to know all the days of the week. This will give you context and allow you to form full sentences about your schedule.
- esmaspäev - Monday
- teisipäev - Tuesday
- kolmapäev - Wednesday
- neljapäev - Thursday
- reede - Friday
- laupäev - Saturday
- pühapäev - Sunday
Nädal algab esmaspäevast ja lõpeb pühapäevaga.
Translation hint: The week starts on Monday and ends on Sunday.
§ When to use 'reede' vs. other days
You use 'reede' specifically when referring to Friday. There aren't direct synonyms for 'reede' that mean 'Friday' in Estonian. The alternatives are simply the other days of the week, each with its own specific meaning.
For instance, if you want to say 'We will meet on Friday', you use 'Me kohtume reedel.' If you want to say 'We will meet on Thursday', you simply swap 'reede' for 'neljapäev' and adjust the case: 'Me kohtume neljapäeval.'
Kas sa tuled reedel või laupäeval?
Translation hint: Are you coming on Friday or Saturday?
The key is to learn each day individually and practice using them in sentences. Understanding the case endings for days of the week (like '-l' for 'on' for singular days, or '-ti' for 'on X-days' for recurring events) is crucial. While 'reede' itself is straightforward, its usage in different grammatical contexts is where the learning lies.
स्तर के अनुसार उदाहरण
Reede õhtuti meeldib mulle sõpradega kinos käia, isegi kui filmid on mõnikord pettumust valmistavad.
On Friday evenings I like to go to the cinema with friends, even if the films are sometimes disappointing.
õhtuti (evenings) is in the plural partitive case, indicating habitual action.
Oleme planeerinud järgmiseks reedeks põhjaliku koosoleku, et arutada ettevõtte strateegilisi suundi ja investeerimisvõimalusi.
We have planned a thorough meeting for next Friday to discuss the company's strategic directions and investment opportunities.
järgmiseks reedeks (for next Friday) uses the allative case for 'reede' to indicate a future time.
Kuigi reede on tavaliselt töönädala lõpp, siis meie tiim pidi möödunud reedel ületunde tegema, et projekt õigeaegselt valmis saada.
Although Friday is usually the end of the work week, our team had to work overtime last Friday to get the project finished on time.
möödunud reedel (last Friday) uses the adessive case to indicate a specific point in time.
Minu vanaema on alati uskunud, et reede on õnnelik päev uute alguste jaoks, mistõttu ta alustas oma ettevõtte just sel päeval.
My grandmother has always believed that Friday is a lucky day for new beginnings, which is why she started her business on that very day.
sel päeval (on that very day) uses the adessive case.
Reede hilisõhtul on Tallinnas sageli elav ööelu, pakkudes laialdast valikut meelelahutusvõimalusi nii kohalikele kui ka turistidele.
Late on Friday evening, Tallinn often has a vibrant nightlife, offering a wide selection of entertainment options for both locals and tourists.
hilisõhtul (late evening) is in the adessive case.
Ootasin pikisilmi reedet, et saaksin lõpuks linna kärast eemale ja maale oma suvilasse sõita, kus on alati nii rahulik ja vaikne.
I was looking forward to Friday so I could finally get away from the city noise and drive to my cottage in the countryside, where it's always so peaceful and quiet.
reedet (Friday) is in the partitive case, often used as the object of 'ootama' (to wait for).
Ülemus andis teada, et järgmisel reedel on kontor suletud inventuuri tõttu, mis tähendab kõigile pikendatud nädalavahetust.
The boss announced that next Friday the office will be closed due to inventory, which means an extended weekend for everyone.
järgmisel reedel (next Friday) is in the adessive case.
Reede on minu jaoks ideaalne päev perega kvaliteetaja veetmiseks, näiteks koos kokates või lauamänge mängides.
Friday is the ideal day for me to spend quality time with my family, for example, by cooking together or playing board games.
perega (with family) uses the comitative case.
खुद को परखो 30 सवाल
Homme on _____. (Tomorrow is Friday.)
The word 'reede' means Friday.
Ma lähen poodi _____. (I go to the shop on Friday.)
'Reede' is the correct day of the week.
Mis päev täna on? Täna on _____. (What day is today? Today is Friday.)
The question asks 'What day is today?' and the answer 'Täna on reede' (Today is Friday) fits the context.
Nädalavahetus algab pärast _____. (The weekend starts after Friday.)
The weekend typically starts after Friday.
Kas sa tuled kinno ____? (Are you coming to the cinema on Friday?)
To ask about coming to the cinema on Friday, 'reede' is the correct word.
Mul on vaba päev _____. (I have a free day on Friday.)
The sentence indicates a free day, and 'reede' is a common day for free time or the start of a weekend.
Imagine you are making plans with an Estonian friend. Write a short message suggesting you meet up this Friday. Include what you want to do.
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Sample answer
Hei! Kas sel reedel kohtume? Võiksime minna kohvikusse või jalutama.
Describe what your typical Friday evening looks like. Use at least two sentences.
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Sample answer
Reede õhtuti meeldib mulle kodus lõõgastuda. Tavaliselt vaatan filmi või loen raamatut.
You need to ask your boss if you can leave work early next Friday. Write a polite email asking for this permission.
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Sample answer
Tere, [Bossi nimi]! Kas oleks võimalik järgmisel reedel töölt varasemalt lahkuda? Mul on üks tähtis kohtumine.
Miks Jaanile reede meeldib?
Read this passage:
Mu sõber Jaan on alati reedeti hõivatud. Ta töötab kella viieni ja pärast seda käib ta tihti jõusaalis. Pärast jõusaali kohtub ta oma sõpradega ja nad lähevad tavaliselt sööma. Jaanile meeldib reede, sest see on nädala lõpp ja ta saab puhata.
Miks Jaanile reede meeldib?
Tekstis on kirjas: 'Jaanile meeldib reede, sest see on nädala lõpp ja ta saab puhata.'
Tekstis on kirjas: 'Jaanile meeldib reede, sest see on nädala lõpp ja ta saab puhata.'
Mida eestlased reedeti teevad, kui on ilus ilm?
Read this passage:
Eestlased ootavad reedet väga, eriti kui on ilus ilm. Paljud sõidavad maale või suvilatesse, et nädalavahetust looduses veeta. Reede õhtul on poed kaua lahti, et inimesed saaksid ostud ära teha.
Mida eestlased reedeti teevad, kui on ilus ilm?
Tekstis on mainitud: 'Paljud sõidavad maale või suvilatesse, et nädalavahetust looduses veeta.'
Tekstis on mainitud: 'Paljud sõidavad maale või suvilatesse, et nädalavahetust looduses veeta.'
Mis on kõneleja nädala traditsioon reedel?
Read this passage:
Mul on tavaliselt reedeti pikk tööpäev, mis lõppeb alles kella kuue paiku. Kuid sellest hoolimata üritan leida aega, et õhtul oma perega koos süüa. See on meie nädala traditsioon. Järgmisel reedel on mul aga vaba päev, nii et plaanin midagi erilist ette võtta.
Mis on kõneleja nädala traditsioon reedel?
Tekstis on öeldud: 'See on meie nädala traditsioon' viidates perega koos söömisele.
Tekstis on öeldud: 'See on meie nädala traditsioon' viidates perega koos söömisele.
In Estonian, the typical sentence structure is Subject-Verb-Object-Adverbial. 'Me' (we) is the subject, 'läheme' (go) is the verb, 'kinno' (to the cinema) is the object/place, and 'reedel' (on Friday) is the adverbial of time.
This is a question asking about availability. 'Kas' introduces a yes/no question. 'Sa' (you) is the subject, 'oled' (are) is the verb, 'reedel' (on Friday) is the adverbial of time, and 'vaba' (free) is the adjective.
This sentence describes a general observation. 'Reedel' (on Friday) is the time adverbial, 'on' (is) is the verb, 'tavaliselt' (usually) is another adverbial, and 'vähem liiklust' (less traffic) is the subject/object.
Listen for the day of the week and the location.
Listen for a question about plans for a specific day.
Listen for why Friday is someone's favorite day.
Read this aloud:
Ma arvan, et reede on parim päev nädalas.
Focus: reede, nädalas
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Read this aloud:
Mis plaanid sul reedeks on?
Focus: plaanid, reedeks
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Read this aloud:
Tavaliselt lõpetan reedel tööd varem.
Focus: tavaliselt, varem
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Pärast pikka ja rasket nädalat ootasin pikisilmi, et saaks nautida ___ vaikust ja rahu maal.
Context implies looking forward to a specific day of the week after a long week. 'Reede' (Friday) is a common day to anticipate the weekend's start, leading to 'reede õhtu' (Friday evening) or 'reede' as a whole.
Kuigi ma tavaliselt töötan ka nädalavahetustel, on minu lemmikpäev ikkagi ___ sest see tähistab uue alguse võimalust pärast töönädala lõppu.
The speaker's favorite day marks the 'end of the work week' and a 'new beginning.' Friday (reede) fits this description as it concludes the work week and introduces the weekend.
Pärast pingelist eksamisessiooni lubas ta endale, et järgmisel ___ õhtul ei tee ta midagi muud kui loeb raamatut ja puhkab.
The context describes unwinding after a stressful exam session. Friday evening ('reede õhtul') is a natural time to relax and read, marking the start of the weekend break.
Laupäev on alati see päev, mis tähistab töönädala algust ja on täis uusi kohustusi.
Laupäev (Saturday) typically marks the beginning of the weekend, not the work week. The work week usually starts on esmaspäev (Monday).
Eestis on tavaks, et 'reede õhtu' on aeg, mil inimesed kipuvad lõõgastuma ja sotsiaalsete tegevustega tegelema.
This is a common cultural practice in Estonia, as in many parts of the world, where Friday evening marks the end of the work week and the beginning of weekend leisure activities.
Ülikooli loengud kestavad tihti kuni pühapäevani, pakkudes õpilastele minimaalselt vaba aega nädalavahetustel.
University lectures typically conclude by Friday, allowing students to have Saturday and Sunday as free days. Lectures extending through Sunday are highly unusual.
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संबंधित सामग्री
general के और शब्द
ainult
A1Only or just
algama
A1To begin or start
all
A1Under or below something
aprill
A1The fourth month of the year
arvama
A1To think, suppose, or opine
august
A1The eighth month of the year
detsember
A1The twelfth month of the year
ees
A1In front of
enne
A1Before or previously
esmaspäev
A1The first day of the week, Monday
