意味
Asking for someone's address or city.
文化的背景
Estonians are very proud of their specific neighborhoods, especially in Tallinn (e.g., Kalamaja, Nõmme). Privacy is paramount. Don't be surprised if people give very vague answers to this question initially. With the e-Residency program, many people 'live' in Estonia digitally but physically elsewhere. This phrase might prompt a complex answer. In the countryside, people identify by their parish (kihelkond) or village (küla).
The 'S' Rule
Always end your city name with 's' when answering. Tallinn -> Tallinnas.
Don't be too specific
Don't give your house number to strangers; it's not common in Estonian culture.
意味
Asking for someone's address or city.
The 'S' Rule
Always end your city name with 's' when answering. Tallinn -> Tallinnas.
Don't be too specific
Don't give your house number to strangers; it's not common in Estonian culture.
Use 'Kus kandis'
Use 'Kus kandis sa elad?' to sound more like a native speaker in cities.
自分をテスト
Fill in the missing word to ask 'Where do you live?'
Kus ___ elad?
'Sa' is the second-person singular pronoun required for 'elad'.
Which is the formal way to ask where someone lives?
Choose the correct formal phrase:
'Te elate' is the formal/plural form.
Complete the dialogue with the correct answer.
A: Kus sa elad? B: Ma elan ______.
The inessive case (-s) is needed for 'in Tallinn'.
Match the phrase to the context.
Match 'Kus kandis sa elad?' to its best context:
'Kus kandis' refers to the general area or neighborhood.
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4 問題Kus ___ elad?
'Sa' is the second-person singular pronoun required for 'elad'.
Choose the correct formal phrase:
'Te elate' is the formal/plural form.
A: Kus sa elad? B: Ma elan ______.
The inessive case (-s) is needed for 'in Tallinn'.
Match 'Kus kandis sa elad?' to its best context:
'Kus kandis' refers to the general area or neighborhood.
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よくある質問
10 問No, it's a standard friendly question, but use 'te' for elders.
Ma elan Ameerikas.
'Elama' is for people living; 'asuma' is for buildings or objects being located.
No, use 'Kus te elate?' for more than one person.
Because 'elad' is the conjugated form for 'you'.
Yes, Estonian usually requires the pronoun or the verb ending to be clear.
Ma olen kodutu (I am homeless).
Ma elan majas (I live in a house).
Yes, 'Kus sa pesitsed?' is common among youth.
Yes, you can ask a dog 'Kus sa elad?' in a cute way.
関連フレーズ
Kust sa pärit oled?
similarWhere are you from?
Mis su aadress on?
specialized formWhat is your address?
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builds onI live...
Kus sa asud?
similarWhere are you located?
