A1 Proverb 중립

Vagus vesi, sügav põhi.

Still waters run deep.

Quiet people may have complex personalities.

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문화적 배경

Silence is a virtue in Estonia. Being called 'vagus vesi' is often a high compliment, suggesting you are a thinker. Similar to Estonia, Finns value the 'silent strength' (Sisu) and have nearly identical proverbs about quiet waters. In the UK, 'Still waters run deep' is often used for people who are emotionally complex or secretive. The Russian equivalent 'В тихом омуте черти водятся' (In a quiet pool, devils dwell) is much more negative and suspicious.

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Use it for Introverts

If you want to make an Estonian friend feel understood, use this to describe their quiet but thoughtful nature.

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Don't over-pronounce the 'g'

In 'vagus' and 'sügav', the 'g' is soft, almost like a 'k' but voiced.

Quiet people may have complex personalities.

🎯

Use it for Introverts

If you want to make an Estonian friend feel understood, use this to describe their quiet but thoughtful nature.

⚠️

Don't over-pronounce the 'g'

In 'vagus' and 'sügav', the 'g' is soft, almost like a 'k' but voiced.

셀프 테스트

Täida lüngad õigete sõnadega.

Vagus ______, sügav ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: vesi, põhi

Vanasõna on 'Vagus vesi, sügav põhi'.

Vali lause, kus vanasõna on kasutatud õigesti.

Milline lause on õige?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ta on vaikne, aga väga tark — vagus vesi, sügav põhi.

Vanasõna kasutatakse vaikse, aga targa või keerulise inimese kohta.

Millise olukorra kohta käib see vanasõna?

Sinu uus naaber ei tervita kunagi, aga sa said teada, ka ta on kuulus kirjanik.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Vagus vesi, sügav põhi.

See olukord kirjeldab inimest, kellel on varjatud sügavus.

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시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

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Täida lüngad õigete sõnadega. Fill Blank A1

Vagus ______, sügav ______.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: vesi, põhi

Vanasõna on 'Vagus vesi, sügav põhi'.

Vali lause, kus vanasõna on kasutatud õigesti. Choose A2

Milline lause on õige?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ta on vaikne, aga väga tark — vagus vesi, sügav põhi.

Vanasõna kasutatakse vaikse, aga targa või keerulise inimese kohta.

Millise olukorra kohta käib see vanasõna? situation_matching B1

Sinu uus naaber ei tervita kunagi, aga sa said teada, ka ta on kuulus kirjanik.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Vagus vesi, sügav põhi.

See olukord kirjeldab inimest, kellel on varjatud sügavus.

🎉 점수: /3

자주 묻는 질문

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Yes, it is one of the most well-known proverbs in the country.

Yes, Estonian has no grammatical gender, so it applies to everyone.

Usually, but it can imply that someone is hiding something, so context matters.

관련 표현

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Vaikimine on kuld

similar

Silence is gold.

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Tühi tünn kumiseb rohkem

contrast

An empty barrel makes more noise.

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Suur tükk ajab suu lõhki

unrelated

A big piece tears the mouth.

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