A1 Collocation 中性

Selge taevas

Clear sky

Phrase in 30 Seconds

Use 'selge taevas' to describe a beautiful, cloudless sky during the day or a star-filled sky at night.

  • Means: A clear, cloudless sky (max 15 words)
  • Used in: Weather forecasts, travel planning, and romantic descriptions (max 15 words)
  • Don't confuse: With 'puhas taevas', which implies 'clean' rather than 'clear' (max 15 words)
☀️ + ☁️ (none) = Selge taevas

Explanation at your level:

At A1, you just need to know that 'selge taevas' means the sun is out and there are no clouds. It is a basic weather phrase. You use it to say 'The sky is clear' (Taevas on selge). It is very helpful for simple travel talk and daily greetings.
At A2, you can use the phrase in different cases. You can say 'I like the clear sky' (Mulle meeldib selge taevas) or talk about the future: 'Tomorrow will be a clear sky'. You start to understand that 'selge' is an adjective that describes the noun 'taevas'.
At B1, you use 'selge taevas' to describe experiences. You might write a blog post about a hiking trip where you slept 'selge taeva all' (under a clear sky). You understand the difference between 'selge' and 'pilvitu' and can use the phrase to set a mood in a story.
At B2, you recognize the metaphorical uses. You can discuss how a 'selge taevas' in a relationship or business deal is important. You are comfortable with all 14 cases and can use the phrase in complex sentences with sub-clauses and varied word order for emphasis.
At C1, you appreciate the poetic and stylistic nuances. You might analyze how 'selge taevas' is used in Estonian literature to symbolize national identity or existential peace. You can use the phrase in academic or journalistic contexts to describe meteorological phenomena or social clarity with high precision.
At C2, you have a near-native grasp of the cognitive linguistics behind the phrase. You understand the Proto-Finnic etymology and how the concept of 'clarity' in the sky maps onto Estonian concepts of truth and evidence (e.g., 'selge pilt'). You can use the phrase with subtle irony or deep metaphorical complexity in any register.

意思

A sky without clouds.

🌍

文化背景

Estonians often use weather talk to avoid deep personal questions. 'Selge taevas' is a safe, positive topic. In the North, a clear sky in winter means it will be extremely cold because there are no clouds to trap the heat. Estonia has several 'dark sky' areas where 'selge taevas' allows for world-class stargazing. For sailors on the Baltic, a clear sky is a sign of stable high pressure, which is generally safer for small boats.

💡

Weather is King

In Estonia, mentioning the 'selge taevas' is the safest way to start a conversation with a stranger.

⚠️

Case Sensitivity

Remember that 'selge' must change its ending if 'taevas' does. They are a team!

意思

A sky without clouds.

💡

Weather is King

In Estonia, mentioning the 'selge taevas' is the safest way to start a conversation with a stranger.

⚠️

Case Sensitivity

Remember that 'selge' must change its ending if 'taevas' does. They are a team!

🎯

Night Use

Use this phrase at night to compliment the stars. Estonians love their starry nights.

自我测试

Täida lünk õige sõnaga.

Täna on nii ______ taevas, et me näeme kaugele.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： selge

Only 'selge' (clear) makes sense in the context of seeing far.

Vali õige lause.

Which sentence is correct for 'I see a clear sky'?

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： Ma näen selget taevast.

The verb 'nägema' (to see) requires the partitive case.

Ühenda eesti- ja ingliskeelsed väljendid.

Match the pairs.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： all

These are all common variations of sky descriptions.

Lõpeta dialoog.

A: Kas me lähme randa? B: Jah, sest väljas on ______ ______.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： selge taevas

A clear sky is a good reason to go to the beach.

🎉 得分： /4

视觉学习工具

Sky Conditions

Selge
Päike paistab Sun is shining
Pilvine
Vihma sajab It is raining

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, 'selge vesi' means clear water. It works for anything transparent.

It is neutral. It works in a poem, a news report, or a text to a friend.

The opposite is 'pilvine taevas' (cloudy sky) or 'pilves ilm' (cloudy weather).

Contextually, yes. 'Selge taevas' can mean 'Clear heaven' in a religious text.

Use the verb: 'Taevas selgineb'.

Both are correct. The first is a phrase, the second is a sentence.

Yes, that means 'blue clear sky' and is very common.

Because 'puhas' implies the absence of dirt, not the absence of clouds.

Yes, many Estonian pop and folk songs use it to describe beauty.

Yes, but it usually implies it will be very cold.

相关表达

🔗

selge pilt

similar

I see/understand

🔗

nagu välk selgest taevast

specialized form

Like a bolt from the blue

🔄

pilvitu taevas

synonym

Cloudless sky

🔗

hall taevas

contrast

Grey sky

在哪里用

🚗

Checking the weather for a trip

Mari: Kas me peaksime täna maale sõitma?

Jüri: Jah, vaata, väljas on täiesti selge taevas!

neutral
✨

Stargazing at night

Laps: Isa, miks tähti nii hästi näha on?

Isa: Sest täna on väga selge taevas, poeg.

informal
📺

A weather broadcast

Teadustaja: Lõuna-Eestis püsib homme selge taevas ja soe ilm.

formal
📱

On a dating app

Kasutaja A: Mida sulle teha meeldib?

Kasutaja B: Mulle meeldib selge taeva all jalutada.

informal
✈️

At a pilot's briefing

Lennujuht: Lennutingimused on ideaalsed, ees ootab selge taevas.

formal
🥵

Complaining about heat

Tiina: Nii kuum on! Millal vihma tuleb?

Kalle: Ei tea, terve nädal on ainult selge taevas olnud.

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'Selge' as 'See-Clear'. When the sky is 'Selge', you can 'See' everything 'Clearly'.

Visual Association

Imagine a giant blue eye looking down at Estonia. The eye is wide open and bright, with no eyelashes (clouds) blocking its view. This is 'selge taevas'.

Rhyme

Selge taevas, lõpp on vaevas (Clear sky, the trouble is over).

Story

A small Estonian hedgehog (siil) wakes up after a long winter. He looks up and sees no clouds. He says, 'Selge taevas!' and finally goes out to find some berries. The clear sky is his green light to start the year.

Word Web

päikekuutähedsininepilvituvalgusilmhorisont

挑战

Go outside or look out a window. Describe the sky in Estonian. If there are clouds, say 'Ei ole selge taevas'. If it is clear, say 'Täna on selge taevas'.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Cielo despejado

Spanish focuses on the 'clearing' action, Estonian on the 'clarity' state.

French moderate

Ciel dégagé

French uses a more 'active' adjective.

German high

Wolkenloser Himmel

German is slightly more literal/technical.

Japanese partial

日本晴れ (Nihon-bare)

Japanese has more culturally specific variations for 'clear'.

Arabic high

سماء صافية (Sama' safiya)

The frequency of the phenomenon in the respective regions.

Chinese high

晴空 (Qíngkōng)

Chinese uses a compound noun structure.

Korean high

맑은 하늘 (Malgeun haneul)

Almost no difference in conceptual mapping.

Portuguese moderate

Céu limpo

Portuguese uses 'clean', Estonian uses 'clear'.

Easily Confused

Selge taevas 对比 puhas taevas

Learners think 'clear' and 'clean' are the same.

Use 'selge' for looking through something, 'puhas' for something that was washed.

Selge taevas 对比 valge taevas

In winter, the sky is often white/grey, but not 'selge'.

'Valge' refers to color, 'selge' refers to the lack of clouds.

常见问题 (10)

Yes, 'selge vesi' means clear water. It works for anything transparent.

It is neutral. It works in a poem, a news report, or a text to a friend.

The opposite is 'pilvine taevas' (cloudy sky) or 'pilves ilm' (cloudy weather).

Contextually, yes. 'Selge taevas' can mean 'Clear heaven' in a religious text.

Use the verb: 'Taevas selgineb'.

Both are correct. The first is a phrase, the second is a sentence.

Yes, that means 'blue clear sky' and is very common.

Because 'puhas' implies the absence of dirt, not the absence of clouds.

Yes, many Estonian pop and folk songs use it to describe beauty.

Yes, but it usually implies it will be very cold.

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