A1 Expression 중립

See on minu viga.

This is my mistake.

Taking responsibility for an error.

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문화적 배경

Estonians value honesty and brevity. Admitting a mistake quickly is seen as a sign of maturity and reliability. In Estonian offices, people prefer directness. If you make a mistake, say it clearly rather than making excuses. In Slack or Teams, Estonians often use 'Minu viga' or 'Minu apsakas' (my slip-up) to keep communication efficient. When someone says 'See on minu viga', the polite response is often 'Pole viga' (No problem/It's okay).

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Keep it short

In casual situations, just say 'Minu viga'. It's perfectly natural.

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Don't over-apologize

Estonians might find excessive apologizing awkward. One 'See on minu viga' is enough.

Taking responsibility for an error.

💡

Keep it short

In casual situations, just say 'Minu viga'. It's perfectly natural.

⚠️

Don't over-apologize

Estonians might find excessive apologizing awkward. One 'See on minu viga' is enough.

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The 'Pole viga' response

If someone says this to you, respond with 'Pole viga' to show you accept the apology.

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Directness

Admitting a mistake directly is highly valued in Estonian culture.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the missing word to say 'This is my mistake'.

See ___ minu viga.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: on

'on' is the 3rd person singular form of 'to be' in Estonian.

Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'My bad' in a casual setting?

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Minu viga

'Minu viga' is the standard short form for 'My bad'.

Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: See on minu viga -> This is my mistake; See oli minu viga -> That was my mistake; Vabandust -> Sorry; Pole viga -> No problem

Understanding these variations is key to basic social interaction.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Sa unustasid mu sünnipäeva! B: Oi, vabandust, ___.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: see on minu viga

You are admitting you forgot the birthday.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

Viga vs. Süü

Viga (Mistake)
Typo Trükiviga
Late Hilinemine
Süü (Guilt)
Crime Kuritegu
Betrayal Reetmine

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the missing word to say 'This is my mistake'. Fill Blank A1

See ___ minu viga.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: on

'on' is the 3rd person singular form of 'to be' in Estonian.

Which phrase is the most natural way to say 'My bad' in a casual setting? Choose A1

Choose the best option:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Minu viga

'Minu viga' is the standard short form for 'My bad'.

Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: See on minu viga -> This is my mistake; See oli minu viga -> That was my mistake; Vabandust -> Sorry; Pole viga -> No problem

Understanding these variations is key to basic social interaction.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Sa unustasid mu sünnipäeva! B: Oi, vabandust, ___.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: see on minu viga

You are admitting you forgot the birthday.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

Yes, it is professional and direct. You can add 'Vabandust' at the beginning for extra politeness.

Yes, 'eksimus' is a bit more formal and sounds like a 'lapse'.

'Viga' is a mistake or error. 'Süü' is guilt or fault. Use 'viga' for typos, 'süü' for breaking a window.

You say 'See ei ole minu viga'.

Yes, it can mean a 'defect' or 'flaw' in an object. It also appears in 'pole viga' (no problem).

It's fine for colleagues and friends. For a formal presentation, use the full 'See on minu viga'.

It is a soft 'g', almost like a 'k' but voiced. Don't over-emphasize it.

It's better to use 'Vabandust' or 'Ma palun vabandust' for physical pain.

You can say 'See on sinu viga' (your mistake) or 'See on tema viga' (his/her mistake).

Yes, many Estonian pop songs use it when singing about relationship misunderstandings.

관련 표현

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See on minu süü

similar

This is my fault/guilt

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Pole viga

contrast

No problem / It's okay

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Ma eksisin

synonym

I was wrong / I made a mistake

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Minu apsakas

specialized form

My slip-up

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Vabandust

builds on

Sorry

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