뜻
Expressing a negative opinion.
문화적 배경
Estonians are known for their 'Nordic' reserve. Saying 'Mulle ei meeldi see' is a way to be honest without being overly emotional. It's a factual statement of preference. In the South-Eastern Seto culture, hospitality is paramount. While 'Mulle ei meeldi' is understood, guests might use more indirect language to avoid offending a host's traditional cooking. In Estonian startups, direct feedback is encouraged. 'Mulle ei meeldi see lahendus' (I don't like this solution) is common in brainstorming sessions to save time. Younger Estonians often mix English slang. You might hear 'See on nii cringe, mulle ei meeldi see' among Gen Z in Tallinn.
Softening the blow
Add 'päris' (quite) to make it less harsh: 'Mulle ei meeldi see päris nii palju' (I don't quite like it that much).
The 'Ma' Trap
Never start with 'Ma' for this phrase. It's the most common beginner mistake.
뜻
Expressing a negative opinion.
Softening the blow
Add 'päris' (quite) to make it less harsh: 'Mulle ei meeldi see päris nii palju' (I don't quite like it that much).
The 'Ma' Trap
Never start with 'Ma' for this phrase. It's the most common beginner mistake.
Food Etiquette
If you're a guest, it's more polite to say 'Ma olen täis' (I am full) than 'Mulle ei meeldi see toit'.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the pronoun (I -> Mulle).
_____ ei meeldi see supp.
The verb 'meeldima' requires the person to be in the adessive case (-lle).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct negative form:
After 'ei', we use the connegative form 'meeldi' and the person must be 'Mulle'.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matching pronouns and nouns to their English equivalents.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: Kas sa tahad seda punast särki? B: Ei, _____
This is the standard way to decline a specific feature of an object.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Meeldima vs Maitsema
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제_____ ei meeldi see supp.
The verb 'meeldima' requires the person to be in the adessive case (-lle).
Select the correct negative form:
After 'ei', we use the connegative form 'meeldi' and the person must be 'Mulle'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Matching pronouns and nouns to their English equivalents.
A: Kas sa tahad seda punast särki? B: Ei, _____
This is the standard way to decline a specific feature of an object.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, but it's very direct. 'Mulle ei meeldi see mees' means 'I don't like this man'. Use with caution.
'Meeldi' is for everything (hobbies, people, objects), while 'maitse' is strictly for the flavor of food and drink.
Use the past tense: 'Mulle ei meeldinud see'.
Not necessarily, but adding 'Vabandust' (Excuse me) at the beginning makes it much more polite.
In Estonian, the thing being liked is the subject of the sentence, so it stays in the nominative case.
Use the 'ma'-infinitive: 'Mulle ei meeldi seda teha'.
Yes, in informal speech, you can drop 'Mulle' if the context is clear.
Change 'see' to 'need': 'Mulle ei meeldi need'.
Yes, 'See on jama' (This is rubbish) or 'See ei istu mulle' (This doesn't sit with me).
No, the verb form 'meeldi' stays the same; only the pronoun changes to 'talle'.
관련 표현
Mulle ei maitse see
specialized formI don't like the taste of this.
Ma vihkan seda
contrastI hate this.
See ei sobi mulle
similarThis doesn't suit/fit me.
Mulle meeldib see
contrastI like this.
