A1 Collocation 중립

Pikka kasvu

Tall of stature

Used to describe a tall person.

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문화적 배경

Estonians are among the tallest people in the world. Being 'pikka kasvu' is often seen as a sign of health and is a common point of pride. Basketball is the 'national sport' of Estonia, and 'pikka kasvu' children are often encouraged to join basketball clubs from a young age. Estonian mythology features giants like Suur Tõll who were 'pikka kasvu' and protected the islands. Because the population is tall, Estonian clothing brands often have 'pikka kasvu' lines with longer sleeves and legs as standard.

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The 'Growth' Logic

Remember that Estonians think of height as 'growth'. If it grows (like a person), use 'pikka kasvu'.

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Avoid 'Kõrge'

Don't call a person 'kõrge' unless you want to say they are 'high' (on drugs) or you are being very poetic/weird.

Used to describe a tall person.

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The 'Growth' Logic

Remember that Estonians think of height as 'growth'. If it grows (like a person), use 'pikka kasvu'.

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Avoid 'Kõrge'

Don't call a person 'kõrge' unless you want to say they are 'high' (on drugs) or you are being very poetic/weird.

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Adding Modifiers

Always put modifiers like 'väga' or 'üsna' right before 'pikka'.

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Compliment or Fact?

In Estonia, calling someone 'pikka kasvu' is usually a neutral observation or a slight compliment.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing words to say 'He is tall'.

Ta on ______ ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pikka kasvu

The correct idiomatic phrase is 'pikka kasvu' in the partitive case.

Which sentence is correct for describing a tall building?

Kuidas öelda 'tall building'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kõrge maja

'Pikka kasvu' is only for living things. Buildings are 'kõrge'.

Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the opposites.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pikka kasvu - tall, lühikest kasvu - short, keskmist kasvu - average height

These three phrases cover the basic height descriptions in Estonian.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Kas su vend on lühike? B: Ei, ta on väga ______ ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pikka kasvu

The speaker is contradicting 'lühike' (short) with 'pikka kasvu' (tall).

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Height Descriptions in Estonian

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Height

  • pikka kasvu (tall)
  • keskmist kasvu (average)
  • lühikest kasvu (short)

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing words to say 'He is tall'. Fill Blank A1

Ta on ______ ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pikka kasvu

The correct idiomatic phrase is 'pikka kasvu' in the partitive case.

Which sentence is correct for describing a tall building? Choose A2

Kuidas öelda 'tall building'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Kõrge maja

'Pikka kasvu' is only for living things. Buildings are 'kõrge'.

Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pikka kasvu - tall, lühikest kasvu - short, keskmist kasvu - average height

These three phrases cover the basic height descriptions in Estonian.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Kas su vend on lühike? B: Ei, ta on väga ______ ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: pikka kasvu

The speaker is contradicting 'lühike' (short) with 'pikka kasvu' (tall).

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

12 질문

Yes, 'Ta on pikk' is correct and common. 'Ta on pikka kasvu' is slightly more formal and descriptive.

No, Estonian has no grammatical gender. It works for men, women, and non-binary people.

It's in the partitive case because it describes a quality or state of being.

Yes! 'Pikka kasvu koer' is perfectly natural for a tall breed like a Great Dane.

The opposite is 'lühikest kasvu' (short).

No, it is a neutral physical description.

You say 'pikemat kasvu'.

Yes, for trees that are naturally tall species.

It means both, but in this phrase, it functions as 'stature' or 'height'.

Yes, Finnish has the identical 'pitkäkasvuinen'.

Only if they are also broad/heavily built. 'Pikka kasvu' is specifically for height.

You usually ask 'Kui pikk sa oled?' (How long/tall are you?)

관련 표현

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lühikest kasvu

contrast

short of stature

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keskmist kasvu

similar

average height

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suurt kasvu

specialized form

large/big build

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pikkust viskama

builds on

to have a growth spurt

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pikaealine

similar

long-lived

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