A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Tööd tegema

To work

意味

Engaging in labor or tasks.

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文化的背景

The concept of 'töö' is linked to the national identity. Estonians take pride in being quiet, diligent workers. The phrase 'Töö kiidab tegijat' (Work praises the doer) means that your results speak for themselves. Similar to Nordic neighbors, Estonians value work-life balance, but during work hours, they are extremely focused. 'Tööd tegema' implies a lack of distraction. In the startup culture of Tallinn, 'tööd tegema' often refers to 'coding' or 'building'. It's common to hear it in co-working spaces. Historically, 'tööd tegema' was communal. 'Talkud' were events where neighbors helped each other with big tasks like harvesting.

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The Partitive Rule

Always remember the 'd' at the end of 'tööd'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.

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Don't over-use 'töötama'

English speakers rely on 'to work' for everything. Try to switch to 'tööd tegema' when talking about your daily tasks to sound more natural.

意味

Engaging in labor or tasks.

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The Partitive Rule

Always remember the 'd' at the end of 'tööd'. Without it, the sentence feels incomplete to a native speaker.

⚠️

Don't over-use 'töötama'

English speakers rely on 'to work' for everything. Try to switch to 'tööd tegema' when talking about your daily tasks to sound more natural.

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The 'da' change

When you use 'meeldib' (like) or 'tahan' (want), 'tegema' changes to 'teha'. Example: 'Ma tahan tööd teha'.

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Complimenting work

If you see someone working hard, say 'Jõudu tööle!' (Strength to your work!). It's the standard Estonian greeting for someone working.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tegema'.

Ma pean täna palju tööd ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tegema

After the verb 'pidama' (must), we use the 'ma-infinitive'.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'I am working'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ma teen tööd.

'Tööd' must be in the partitive case for an ongoing action.

Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Rasket tööd tegema -> To do hard work, Tühja tööd tegema -> To work in vain, Ületunde tegema -> To work overtime, Aias tööd tegema -> To work in the garden

These are common variations of the base phrase.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kas sa tuleed kinno? B: Ei saa, ma pean ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tööd tegema

The phrase 'tööd tegema' fits perfectly as a reason for being busy.

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Types of Work (Töö liigid)

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Asukoht

  • Kodus
  • Kontoris
  • Väljas
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Tüüp

  • Vaimne töö
  • Füüsiline töö
  • Must töö

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tegema'. Fill Blank A1

Ma pean täna palju tööd ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tegema

After the verb 'pidama' (must), we use the 'ma-infinitive'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'I am working'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ma teen tööd.

'Tööd' must be in the partitive case for an ongoing action.

Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Rasket tööd tegema -> To do hard work, Tühja tööd tegema -> To work in vain, Ületunde tegema -> To work overtime, Aias tööd tegema -> To work in the garden

These are common variations of the base phrase.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Kas sa tuleed kinno? B: Ei saa, ma pean ______.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: tööd tegema

The phrase 'tööd tegema' fits perfectly as a reason for being busy.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

Yes, but usually students say 'Ma õpin' (I'm studying). However, if you are working on a specific project, 'Ma teen tööd' is fine.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

'Töö' is the dictionary form (nominative). 'Tööd' is the partitive form used for ongoing actions.

Use 'Ma teen kodus tööd'.

No, for that use 'trenni tegema'.

No, it means 'to do work'. To create a job, you would say 'töökohta looma'.

Yes, it shows you are focused on the actual tasks.

It means doing something that has no result or is a waste of time.

Ma tegin tööd, sa tegid tööd, ta tegi tööd...

Yes, that means 'I am doing work with my computer'.

関連フレーズ

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vaeva nägema

similar

To struggle or put in great effort

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töötama

synonym

To work

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ametit pidama

specialized form

To hold a profession

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leiba teenima

idiom

To earn one's bread

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rassima

informal

To toil or work hard physically

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