Signification
Using or driving a car.
Contexte culturel
Estonians often name their cars and treat them as family members. 'Autoga sõitma' is not just transport; it's a hobby for many. Winter driving is a specific skill. 'Autoga sõitma' in winter requires 'naelkummid' (studded tires) and extreme caution. In Tallinn, public transport is free for residents, so 'autoga sõitma' is often a luxury or a choice of convenience over cost. In the countryside, 'autoga sõitma' is the only way to survive as buses are infrequent.
The '-ga' Rule
Remember that '-ga' is your best friend for transport. Just stick it on the end of any vehicle word!
The 'õ' sound
Don't pronounce 'sõitma' as 'soitma'. The 'õ' is crucial for being understood.
Signification
Using or driving a car.
The '-ga' Rule
Remember that '-ga' is your best friend for transport. Just stick it on the end of any vehicle word!
The 'õ' sound
Don't pronounce 'sõitma' as 'soitma'. The 'õ' is crucial for being understood.
Passenger vs Driver
If you want to be clear you are the passenger, say 'Ma olen kaasreisija'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'auto' and 'sõitma'.
Ma tahan täna ______ ______ (with a car / to ride).
After 'tahan', we use the 'da-infinitive' (sõita) and the comitative case (autoga).
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'We drove to the city'?
'Sõitsime' is the past tense, and 'autoga' is the correct case.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common car-related collocations.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Kuidas sa maale lähed? B: Ma ______ ______.
The first person present 'sõidan' is needed here.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Sõitma vs Juhtima
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMa tahan täna ______ ______ (with a car / to ride).
After 'tahan', we use the 'da-infinitive' (sõita) and the comitative case (autoga).
How do you say 'We drove to the city'?
'Sõitsime' is the past tense, and 'autoga' is the correct case.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are common car-related collocations.
A: Kuidas sa maale lähed? B: Ma ______ ______.
The first person present 'sõidan' is needed here.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt can mean both. Context usually tells. If you say 'Ma sõidan autoga koju', people assume you are driving or at least traveling in one.
Yes, but 'taksoga sõitma' is more natural.
'Minema' is 'to go' (general), 'sõitma' is 'to go by vehicle'.
'Sõitma' is the dictionary form. Use 'sõita' after verbs like 'tahan' (want) or 'oskan' (can).
You can say 'Ma ei sõida autoga' or 'Mul ei ole juhilube'.
Yes, 'mootorrattaga sõitma' is the correct phrase.
It is neutral. You can use it in any situation.
It is the comitative case.
No, Estonian has no articles. 'Autoga' can mean 'with a car' or 'with the car'.
No, that is grammatically incorrect and sounds very broken.
Expressions liées
bussiga sõitma
similarto go by bus
autot juhtima
specialized formto drive/steer a car
hääletama
contrastto hitchhike
sõidutama
builds onto give a ride
