뜻
Refers to a high-priced present.
문화적 배경
Estonians often feel a sense of 'piinlikkus' (awkwardness) when receiving very expensive gifts, as it creates a social debt. Similar to Estonia, Nordic cultures value practicality and modesty. An expensive gift should ideally be useful. In Estonian business, expensive gifts are often avoided to prevent any appearance of bribery or corruption. It is common for guests to contribute to a 'kallis kingitus' collectively rather than buying many small things.
The 'Dear' Trap
Remember that 'kallis' means both 'expensive' and 'dear'. Context is key!
Case Agreement
Don't forget to change 'kallis' to 'kalli' or 'kallist' when the noun changes case.
뜻
Refers to a high-priced present.
The 'Dear' Trap
Remember that 'kallis' means both 'expensive' and 'dear'. Context is key!
Case Agreement
Don't forget to change 'kallis' to 'kalli' or 'kallist' when the noun changes case.
Modesty
If someone gives you a kallis kingitus, a polite 'Ei oleks tarvitsenud' goes a long way.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of 'kallis' (nominative: kallis, genitive: kalli).
See on ______ kingitus.
The sentence is in the nominative case ('This is...'), so we use 'kallis'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
I bought an expensive gift.
The verb 'ostma' (to buy) takes the genitive case for a completed action on a whole object.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the pairs.
Basic adjective-noun matching.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural phrase.
A: Vaata seda uut autot! B: Vau, see on küll ______.
A car is a typical example of an expensive gift.
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시각 학습 자료
Kallis vs Hinnaline
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제See on ______ kingitus.
The sentence is in the nominative case ('This is...'), so we use 'kallis'.
I bought an expensive gift.
The verb 'ostma' (to buy) takes the genitive case for a completed action on a whole object.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Basic adjective-noun matching.
A: Vaata seda uut autot! B: Vau, see on küll ______.
A car is a typical example of an expensive gift.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문No, it can also mean 'dear' or 'beloved', especially when referring to people.
Use the comparative form: 'kallim kingitus'.
Usually no, it's seen as an acknowledgment of the giver's effort, but don't overdo it.
It is 'odav kingitus' (cheap gift).
Yes, 'Mu kallis' means 'My dear'.
Use 'kõige kallim kingitus'.
'Hinnaline' is more like 'valuable' and sounds more formal.
It is the partitive case.
It varies, but usually, Christmas gifts are more modest than wedding gifts.
Yes, 'kallis toit' means expensive food.
관련 표현
hinnaline kingitus
synonymvaluable gift
odav kingitus
contrastcheap gift
kingitus iseendale
builds ona gift to oneself
luksuslik kingitus
specialized formluxurious gift
