A1 Idiom 중립

Kõrvu kikitama

To listen intently

Paying very close attention to sounds.

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문화적 배경

Estonians often use animal metaphors because of their historical connection to the forest. 'Kikitama' is one of many such idioms. Finnish has a very similar expression 'höristää korviaan', showing the shared Finno-Ugric linguistic heritage. In rural areas, this phrase is still used literally for livestock (cows, horses) as much as for people.

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Animal Instinct

Think of yourself as a fox. It helps you remember the 'perky' nature of the verb.

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Grammar Trap

Always use 'kõrvu' (partitive), never 'kõrvad' (nominative) with this idiom.

Paying very close attention to sounds.

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Animal Instinct

Think of yourself as a fox. It helps you remember the 'perky' nature of the verb.

⚠️

Grammar Trap

Always use 'kõrvu' (partitive), never 'kõrvad' (nominative) with this idiom.

셀프 테스트

Täida lünk õige sõnaga (kõrvu / kõrvad).

Ma kigitasin ______, kui nad hakkasid rääkima.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kõrvu

Idiom 'kõrvu kikitama' uses the partitive plural form 'kõrvu'.

Vali lause, kus kasutatakse väljendit õigesti.

Milline lause on õige?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ma kigitan kõrvu, kui kuulen oma nime.

This idiom is only used for auditory (hearing) attention.

Lõpeta dialoog.

A: Kas sa kuulsid? Järgmisel nädalal on pidu! B: Oota, ma ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kigitan kõrvu

The context of hearing about a party makes 'kigitan kõrvu' the logical choice.

🎉 점수: /3

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

3 연습 문제
Täida lünk õige sõnaga (kõrvu / kõrvad). Fill Blank A1

Ma kigitasin ______, kui nad hakkasid rääkima.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kõrvu

Idiom 'kõrvu kikitama' uses the partitive plural form 'kõrvu'.

Vali lause, kus kasutatakse väljendit õigesti. Choose A2

Milline lause on õige?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ma kigitan kõrvu, kui kuulen oma nime.

This idiom is only used for auditory (hearing) attention.

Lõpeta dialoog. dialogue_completion B1

A: Kas sa kuulsid? Järgmisel nädalal on pidu! B: Oota, ma ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: kigitan kõrvu

The context of hearing about a party makes 'kigitan kõrvu' the logical choice.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

2 질문

No, the idiom always uses the plural 'kõrvu'.

It's not rude, but it implies they are being nosy. Use it playfully!

관련 표현

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Kõrvu teritama

synonym

To sharpen ears

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Kõrvust tõstetud

similar

To be very flattered

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Ühest kõrvast sisse, teisest välja

contrast

In one ear, out the other

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