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Doing something despite difficulty or pain.
문화적 배경
Estonians value 'vaikus' (silence) and 'töö' (work). Complaining about pain is often seen as unnecessary. 'Hambad risti' is the linguistic embodiment of this cultural trait. Similar to the Finnish 'Sisu', this phrase represents a psychological strength that only appears when things get tough. In Estonian sports media, this is the most common way to describe an athlete who finishes a race despite an injury. Reflects the history of a peasant nation that had to endure harsh conditions under various ruling powers.
Use it to impress
Using this idiom makes you sound much more like a native speaker than just saying 'see oli raske' (it was hard).
Don't overdo it
If you use it for every small task, it loses its power. Save it for things that are truly challenging.
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Doing something despite difficulty or pain.
Use it to impress
Using this idiom makes you sound much more like a native speaker than just saying 'see oli raske' (it was hard).
Don't overdo it
If you use it for every small task, it loses its power. Save it for things that are truly challenging.
Stoic pride
When an Estonian says they did something 'hambad risti', they are quietly bragging about their strength.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing word to complete the idiom.
Ma jooksin viimase kilomeetri hambad ______.
The correct idiom is 'hambad risti'.
Which situation best fits the use of 'hambad risti'?
Millal sa ütled 'hambad risti'?
The idiom is used for difficult tasks, like a hard exam.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kas sa jõuad selle kapi üksi üles viia? B: Jah, ______.
B is saying they will do it despite the difficulty.
Match the idiom to the feeling.
Hambad risti tähendab...
It combines the feeling of being tired with the will to continue.
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시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Ma jooksin viimase kilomeetri hambad ______.
The correct idiom is 'hambad risti'.
Millal sa ütled 'hambad risti'?
The idiom is used for difficult tasks, like a hard exam.
A: Kas sa jõuad selle kapi üksi üles viia? B: Jah, ______.
B is saying they will do it despite the difficulty.
Hambad risti tähendab...
It combines the feeling of being tired with the will to continue.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, it is neutral and polite. It shows you are a hard worker.
Absolutely. It's very common when talking about injuries or medical procedures.
Not necessarily. It means you are determined. You might be angry, but the focus is on the effort.
No, the phrase is fixed. 'Hambad' is already plural.
No, that doesn't exist. It must be 'hambad'.
Yes, to describe pushing through a difficult quarter or a tough project.
Very similar! 'Bite the bullet' often implies accepting a negative consequence, while 'hambad risti' is more about the ongoing effort.
Yes, a child might say they finished their vegetables 'hambad risti'.
It's neutral. You can use it in a newspaper or with a friend.
The opposite would be 'kerge vaevaga' (with easy effort).
관련 표현
hambaid näitama
similarTo show teeth (to threaten or show strength)
läbi halli kivi
synonymThrough a grey stone
alla andma
contrastTo give up
vastu pidama
builds onTo endure/withstand
