Meaning
Expressing agreement in a conversation.
Cultural Background
Estonians are known for being direct. If they are NOT 'nõus', they will usually tell you plainly rather than giving a 'fake' agreement to save face. In Estonian meetings, silence doesn't always mean agreement. It's better to ask 'Kas te olete nõus?' to confirm everyone is on board. In online forums like Reddit (r/eesti), you will often see '+1' or 'Nõus' as a way to upvote an opinion in text form. Older generations might use 'nõus' more sparingly, preferring a nod or a simple 'jah' to signify agreement.
Drop the 'Ma'
In casual speech, just say 'Olen nõus'. It sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
The 'Õ' sound
Don't pronounce 'nõus' as 'noos'. The 'õ' is crucial for being understood.
Meaning
Expressing agreement in a conversation.
Drop the 'Ma'
In casual speech, just say 'Olen nõus'. It sounds more natural and less like a textbook.
The 'Õ' sound
Don't pronounce 'nõus' as 'noos'. The 'õ' is crucial for being understood.
Add 'täiesti'
If you really like an idea, say 'Ma olen täiesti nõus!'. It shows great enthusiasm.
Polite Disagreement
If you disagree, start with 'Ma saan aru, aga...' (I understand, but...) before saying 'Ma ei ole nõus'.
Test Yourself
Fill in the missing word to say 'I agree with you'.
Ma olen ____ sinuga.
'Nõus' is the correct form used in this expression.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct way to say 'He agrees with me'.
The person you agree with must be in the comitative case (-ga).
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
A: See kohv on väga maitsev! B: ___________
This is the standard way to agree with an opinion about something like taste.
Match the Estonian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
All pairs are correctly matched in the options list.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesMa olen ____ sinuga.
'Nõus' is the correct form used in this expression.
Choose the correct way to say 'He agrees with me'.
The person you agree with must be in the comitative case (-ga).
A: See kohv on väga maitsev! B: ___________
This is the standard way to agree with an opinion about something like taste.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
All pairs are correctly matched in the options list.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsOnly if you are agreeing with an opinion or proposal. For a general 'yes', use 'jah'.
No, it's an indeclinable word (adverbial). The verb in the phrase is 'olema' (to be).
Use 'Ma olen nõus temaga'.
'Nõus' is the state of agreeing; 'nõusolek' is the noun 'consent' or 'agreement'.
No, you must use 'sellega' (with this) or 'sinuga' (with you).
It is neutral. It's safe to use in almost any situation.
Ma olen nõus selle plaaniga.
Because the phrase requires the comitative case, which ends in -ga.
Yes, it's very common in professional emails.
Say 'Ma olen natuke nõus' or 'Ma olen osaliselt nõus'.
Related Phrases
Sama siin
synonymSame here
Just nii
similarExactly so
Ma nõustun
specialized formI agree (verb)
Vastupidi
contrastOn the contrary
