뜻
Discarding something useless.
문화적 배경
Finns value functionality. This phrase is a lighthearted way to express that something is no longer useful. Similar attitudes toward minimalism exist in Sweden and Norway, though they use different idioms. The concept of 'throwing to the birds' is a common theme in many cultures to signify waste. Historically, things were disposed of in nature, making the 'water bird' imagery very literal for past generations.
Context is key
Only use this with friends. It sounds very casual.
Don't use for people
It is very rude to say this about a person.
뜻
Discarding something useless.
Context is key
Only use this with friends. It sounds very casual.
Don't use for people
It is very rude to say this about a person.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing part of the idiom.
Tämä on rikki, heitä se ________.
The idiom is 'heittää vesilintua'.
Which sentence uses the idiom correctly?
Choose the correct sentence.
The object must come before the idiom.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Your friend asks what to do with a broken pen.
It is broken, so discarding it is the right action.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Tämä on rikki, heitä se ________.
The idiom is 'heittää vesilintua'.
Choose the correct sentence.
The object must come before the idiom.
Your friend asks what to do with a broken pen.
It is broken, so discarding it is the right action.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
2 질문No, it is very rude and means you are discarding them like trash.
No, you don't actually need a bird.
관련 표현
Heittää menemään
synonymTo throw away
Heittää roskiin
synonymTo throw in the trash
