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Suva

Whatever / I don't care

意味

Used to express indifference.

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文化的背景

Estonians value 'minimalist communication'. Saying 'suva' is often seen as being easy-going rather than lazy. Among Estonian teens, 'suva' is often paired with a specific 'deadpan' facial expression to maximize the 'cool' factor. In Estonian internet comments, 'suva' is used to 'troll' or dismiss long, emotional arguments. While 'suva' is slang, in modern IT startups in Tallinn, the register is so casual that you might actually hear 'suva' in internal meetings.

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The Shrug

To sound truly Estonian, pair the word 'suva' with a slight, single-shoulder shrug and a neutral face.

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Not for Bosses

Never say 'suva' to your boss when they give you a task, unless you want to look for a new job!

意味

Used to express indifference.

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The Shrug

To sound truly Estonian, pair the word 'suva' with a slight, single-shoulder shrug and a neutral face.

⚠️

Not for Bosses

Never say 'suva' to your boss when they give you a task, unless you want to look for a new job!

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The 'Savi' Alternative

If you want to sound really 'Tallinn street', try 'Mul on savi'. It's the cool cousin of 'suva'.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank to say 'I don't care'.

Mul on ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: suva

'Mul on suva' is the correct idiomatic expression.

Which response is most appropriate for a casual friend asking about pizza toppings?

Kas sa tahad sinki või seeni?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Suva, pane mõlemat.

'Suva' is perfect for casual choices between friends.

Complete the dialogue with the slang word for 'random'.

A: Kes see oli? B: Ma ei tea, mingi ______ tüüp.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: suva

In slang, 'suva' is used as an adjective meaning 'random'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: You dropped your cheap pen and it broke.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ah, suva!

'Ah, suva' is used to dismiss minor negative events.

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When to use 'Suva'

Safe

  • Friends
  • Siblings
  • Casual texts
  • Choosing food
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Risky

  • Teachers
  • Bosses
  • Strangers
  • Serious news

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the blank to say 'I don't care'. Fill Blank A1

Mul on ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: suva

'Mul on suva' is the correct idiomatic expression.

Which response is most appropriate for a casual friend asking about pizza toppings? Choose A1

Kas sa tahad sinki või seeni?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Suva, pane mõlemat.

'Suva' is perfect for casual choices between friends.

Complete the dialogue with the slang word for 'random'. dialogue_completion A2

A: Kes see oli? B: Ma ei tea, mingi ______ tüüp.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: suva

In slang, 'suva' is used as an adjective meaning 'random'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Situation: You dropped your cheap pen and it broke.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ah, suva!

'Ah, suva' is used to dismiss minor negative events.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

5 問

It depends on the context. With friends, it's perfectly fine. With strangers or elders, it can be seen as dismissive.

No, it is slang. Use 'ükskõik' or 'suvaline' in formal writing.

They mean the same thing, but 'savi' is slightly more informal/slangy.

You can say 'Mul on täiesti suva' or 'Mul on sügavalt suva'.

No, it's a native Estonian root, though it occupies a similar space to some Russian loanwords.

関連フレーズ

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ükskõik

synonym

regardless / it's all the same

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vahet pole

similar

no difference

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savi

synonym

clay (slang for whatever)

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suvaline

builds on

arbitrary / random

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pohhui

similar

I don't give a f***

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