Signification
Paying very close attention to sounds.
Contexte culturel
Estonians often use animal metaphors because of their historical connection to the forest. 'Kikitama' is one of many such idioms. Finnish has a very similar expression 'höristää korviaan', showing the shared Finno-Ugric linguistic heritage. In rural areas, this phrase is still used literally for livestock (cows, horses) as much as for people.
Animal Instinct
Think of yourself as a fox. It helps you remember the 'perky' nature of the verb.
Grammar Trap
Always use 'kõrvu' (partitive), never 'kõrvad' (nominative) with this idiom.
Signification
Paying very close attention to sounds.
Animal Instinct
Think of yourself as a fox. It helps you remember the 'perky' nature of the verb.
Grammar Trap
Always use 'kõrvu' (partitive), never 'kõrvad' (nominative) with this idiom.
Teste-toi
Täida lünk õige sõnaga (kõrvu / kõrvad).
Ma kigitasin ______, kui nad hakkasid rääkima.
Idiom 'kõrvu kikitama' uses the partitive plural form 'kõrvu'.
Vali lause, kus kasutatakse väljendit õigesti.
Milline lause on õige?
This idiom is only used for auditory (hearing) attention.
Lõpeta dialoog.
A: Kas sa kuulsid? Järgmisel nädalal on pidu! B: Oota, ma ______.
The context of hearing about a party makes 'kigitan kõrvu' the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesMa kigitasin ______, kui nad hakkasid rääkima.
Idiom 'kõrvu kikitama' uses the partitive plural form 'kõrvu'.
Milline lause on õige?
This idiom is only used for auditory (hearing) attention.
A: Kas sa kuulsid? Järgmisel nädalal on pidu! B: Oota, ma ______.
The context of hearing about a party makes 'kigitan kõrvu' the logical choice.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
2 questionsNo, the idiom always uses the plural 'kõrvu'.
It's not rude, but it implies they are being nosy. Use it playfully!
Expressions liées
Kõrvu teritama
synonymTo sharpen ears
Kõrvust tõstetud
similarTo be very flattered
Ühest kõrvast sisse, teisest välja
contrastIn one ear, out the other
