When you're just starting to learn Estonian, one of the first words you'll encounter is kell. This little word is very useful because it means both 'a clock' and 'a watch'. So, whether you're looking at a big clock on a wall or a small watch on your wrist, you'll use the same word.
It's an A1 level word, which means it's super basic and important for everyday conversations. For example, if you want to ask 'What time is it?' you'll definitely need to know kell. Or, if someone asks you about the time, you'll hear this word.
kell در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Clock/Watch
- Tells time
- Common object
§ What does it mean and when do people use it?
The Estonian word "kell" (pronounced like "kel" with a slightly rolled 'l') is a very common and essential word for beginners. It means either a clock or a watch. In English, we differentiate between the two, but in Estonian, "kell" covers both. This might seem a bit confusing at first, but context usually makes it clear which one is being referred to. For instance, if you're talking about something on someone's wrist, it's obviously a watch. If it's on a wall, it's a clock.
Understanding "kell" is crucial for telling time, asking for the time, and generally navigating daily life. You'll hear it and use it constantly, whether you're making plans, asking when a shop closes, or just talking about your day.
- DEFINITION
- A clock or a watch. It's a singular word for both items.
Let's look at some examples to see how "kell" is used in sentences. Pay attention to the context to understand if it refers to a clock or a watch.
Mis kell on?
This translates to "What time is it?" Here, "kell" is used in the context of asking for the current time.
Mul on uus kell käe peal.
This means "I have a new watch on my hand." The phrase "käe peal" (on the hand/wrist) clearly indicates it's a watch.
Seina peal on suur kell.
This translates to "There is a big clock on the wall." "Seina peal" (on the wall) tells us it's a clock.
Another important use of "kell" is when talking about specific times or schedules. For example, if you want to say "at three o'clock," you would use "kell kolm."
Kohtume kell seitse.
This means "Let's meet at seven o'clock." Here, "kell" acts as a marker for the time of day.
You'll also encounter "kell" when discussing alarms or the ringing sound a clock makes. The verb for "to ring" (like a bell or a clock) is "helistama," but "kell" can be part of phrases related to alarms.
Minu äratuskell heliseb vara.
This translates to "My alarm clock rings early." Here, "äratuskell" is a compound word meaning "alarm clock."
In summary, "kell" is a versatile word that refers to both clocks and watches, and it's essential for anything related to telling time. Don't worry about the single word for two objects; context will quickly become your best friend in understanding which one is meant.
- Use "Mis kell on?" to ask "What time is it?"
- Use "kell + number" to state a specific hour, e.g., "kell neli" (four o'clock).
- Look for contextual clues like "käe peal" (on the hand/wrist) for a watch or "seina peal" (on the wall) for a clock.
§ What "kell" Means
- Estonian Word
- kell (noun)
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- A clock or watch
The word "kell" is one of those basic words you'll hear all the time in Estonia. It simply means 'clock' or 'watch'. There's no separate word for each, so context usually makes it clear what's being referred to. For example, a 'wall clock' is 'seinakell' (seina- 'wall' + kell), and a 'wristwatch' is 'käekell' (käe- 'hand/arm' + kell).
§ Examples of "kell" in Use
Here are some common ways you'll hear and use "kell":
When asking or telling the time:
Mis kell on?
What time is it? (Literally: What clock is it?)
Kell on kümme.
It is ten o'clock. (Literally: The clock is ten.)
Referring to an actual timepiece:
Minu kell on katki.
My watch/clock is broken.
Seinakell töötab hästi.
The wall clock works well.
§ "kell" in Work and School
In a work or school setting, "kell" is essential for scheduling and deadlines. You'll hear it constantly.
Workplace:
Töö algab üheksa kella.
Work starts at nine o'clock.
Palun kontrollige oma kellaaegu.
Please check your times (on the clock/schedule).
Koosolek on kahekümne minuti pärast. Mis kell on?
The meeting is in twenty minutes. What time is it?
School:
Tunni algust näitab suur kell seinal.
The large clock on the wall shows the start of the lesson.
Õpilastel on vaja oma käekella.
Students need their watches.
§ "kell" in the News and Media
News reports and broadcasts frequently use "kell" when stating times for events, updates, or deadlines.
Uudised algavad kell seitse õhtul.
The news starts at seven in the evening.
Häire kell helises eile öösel.
The alarm clock rang last night. (Here, 'häirekell' (alarm clock) is a compound word.)
Telekavas on näidatud, mis kell film algab.
The TV guide shows what time the movie starts.
As you can see, "kell" is a foundational word. Master its basic usage, and you'll be well on your way to understanding and participating in everyday Estonian conversations about time and timepieces.
نکته جالب
The word 'kell' in Estonian, meaning 'clock' or 'bell', shares a common Germanic root with words like 'clock' (English), 'Glocke' (German, meaning 'bell'), and 'klokka' (Norwegian, meaning 'bell' or 'clock'). This connection highlights how early timekeeping devices were often associated with bells, which would clang to mark the hours.
راهنمای تلفظ
- Pronouncing the 'e' too long, it's a short vowel sound.
مثالها بر اساس سطح
Seinal ripub suur vana kell, mis lööb igal täistunnil.
A large old clock hangs on the wall, striking every hour.
Ta vaatas oma käekella, et veenduda, kas tal on veel aega kohtumisele jõudmiseks.
He looked at his watch to make sure he still had time to get to the meeting.
Äratuskell helises kella seitsme ajal, aga ma vajutasin edasilükkamisnuppu.
The alarm clock rang at seven, but I pressed the snooze button.
Pärast elektrikatkestust tuli kõik kellad uuesti õigeks seada.
After the power outage, all the clocks had to be reset.
Kell tiksus vaikselt laual, meenutades talle mööduvat aega.
The clock quietly ticked on the table, reminding him of the passing time.
Kas sa tead, mis kell on praegu? Minu kell on vist seisma jäänud.
Do you know what time it is right now? My watch seems to have stopped.
Vanaema pärandas mulle oma ilusa antiikse kella, mis on perekonnas põlvest põlve edasi antud.
Grandmother bequeathed me her beautiful antique clock, which has been passed down through generations in the family.
Enne magamaminekut kontrollis ta veelkord, et äratuskell oleks õigeks ajaks seatud.
Before going to bed, he checked once more that the alarm clock was set for the correct time.
See vana tornikell on linna sümboliks olnud juba sajandeid, helisedes igal täistunnil ja meenutades meile aja möödumist.
This old tower clock has been a symbol of the city for centuries, chiming every hour and reminding us of the passage of time.
tornikell (tower clock) is a compound noun. helisedes is a gerund, meaning 'chiming' or 'ringing'.
Kuigi digitaalsed kellad on muutunud tavaliseks, eelistavad paljud siiski analoogkella klassikalist esteetikat ja mehaanilist täpsust.
Although digital clocks have become common, many still prefer the classic aesthetics and mechanical precision of an analog clock.
digitaalsed kellad (digital clocks) and analoogkella (analog clock) illustrate adjective-noun agreement.
Pärast pikka ja rasket tööpäeva vaatas ta väsinult seinal olevale kellale, lootes, et aeg lendab kiiremini, et saaks koju puhkama minna.
After a long and hard workday, he tiredly looked at the clock on the wall, hoping that time would fly faster so he could go home to rest.
seinal olevale kellale (to the clock on the wall) uses the allative case for location and a participle 'olevale' (being on).
Kellassepa töö on äärmiselt detailne ja nõuab kannatlikkust, et parandada pisikesi mehhanisme, mis tagavad kella täpse toimimise.
The work of a watchmaker is extremely detailed and requires patience to repair tiny mechanisms that ensure the clock's precise functioning.
kellassepa töö (watchmaker's work) shows genitive case for possession. mehhanisme is in partitive plural.
Käekell on lisaks aja näitamisele ka moeaksessuaar, mis peegeldab kandja isikupära ja maitset.
A wristwatch is not only for telling time but also a fashion accessory that reflects the wearer's personality and taste.
lisaks ... -le (in addition to ...) is a common construction. kandja (wearer) is a noun derived from a verb.
Enne olulist kohtumist kontrollis ta närviliselt oma randmel olevat kella, veendumaks, et ta pole hiljaks jäänud ja jõuab õigeaegselt.
Before an important meeting, he nervously checked the watch on his wrist, making sure he wasn't late and would arrive on time.
randmel olevat kella (the watch on his wrist) again uses the participle 'olevat' (being on) in the partitive case.
Vanaema pärandas mulle oma kuldse taskukella, mis on meie perekonnas edasi antud põlvest põlve ja millel on suur emotsionaalne väärtus.
Grandmother bequeathed to me her golden pocket watch, which has been passed down in our family from generation to generation and has great emotional value.
taskukella (pocket watch) is another compound noun. pärandas (bequeathed) is in the past tense.
Kella helin äratas mind igal hommikul samal ajal, sundides mind tõusma ja uuele päevale vastu minema, isegi kui ma seda ei soovinud.
The sound of the alarm clock woke me up at the same time every morning, forcing me to get up and face a new day, even if I didn't want to.
Kella helin (the sound of the clock/bell) uses the genitive case. sundides is a gerund, meaning 'forcing'.
Kella helin äratas mind üles varahommikul, luues eelseisvale päevale ebatavalise rütmi.
The sound of the clock woke me up early in the morning, creating an unusual rhythm for the upcoming day.
Seinast seina ulatuv riiul oli täis antiikseid esemeid, sealhulgas kummalisi kelli, mis tähistasid möödunud aegade ilu.
The wall-to-wall shelf was filled with antique items, including peculiar clocks that marked the beauty of bygone eras.
Vanaema jutustas lugusid oma noorusajast, sageli viidates suurele vana kellale elutoanurgas, mis oli tunnistajaks tema elu igale etapile.
Grandma told stories from her youth, often referring to the large old clock in the living room corner, which had witnessed every stage of her life.
Aega oli napilt ja iga mööduv sekundi tiksumine kella osutitest tundus teravam kui kunagi varem, sundides teda tegutsema kiiremini.
Time was scarce, and the ticking of every passing second from the clock's hands felt sharper than ever, forcing him to act more quickly.
Tehnoloogia areng on toonud kaasa uut tüüpi kellasid, mis pakuvad lisaks aja näitamisele ka palju muid funktsioone, muutes need peaaegu asendamatuks.
The advancement of technology has brought new types of clocks that, in addition to telling time, offer many other functions, making them almost indispensable.
Ta seadis kella hommikuks äratama, et mitte maha magada oma elumuutvat kohtumist, mille tulemused võisid määrata tema tuleviku.
She set the clock to wake her up in the morning so as not to oversleep her life-changing meeting, the results of which could determine her future.
Kella parandamine oli delikaatne töö, mis nõudis tohutut kannatlikkust ja täpsust, peegeldades aja enda olemust.
Repairing the clock was a delicate job that required immense patience and precision, reflecting the very nature of time.
Kuigi digitaalsed kellad on tänapäeval laialt levinud, on vanadel mehaanilistel kelladel siiski eriline võlu, mis kõneleb ajaloost ja käsitööst.
Although digital clocks are widespread today, old mechanical clocks still possess a special charm that speaks of history and craftsmanship.
ترکیبهای رایج
عبارات رایج
Mis kell on?
What time is it?
Kell on viis.
It is five o'clock.
Minu kell on katki.
My watch is broken.
Kell heliseb.
The clock is ringing.
Vajame uut kella.
We need a new clock.
Vaata kella!
Look at the clock!
Ära unusta kella vaadata.
Don't forget to watch the clock.
Kell käib täpselt.
The clock runs accurately.
Pane kell seinale.
Put the clock on the wall.
Kell on juba hiline.
It's already late (by the clock).
الگوهای دستوری
اصطلاحات و عبارات
"Mis kell on?"
What time is it? (Literally: What is the clock?)
Vabandage, mis kell on? – Kell on kolm.
neutral"kella keerama"
to turn the clock (to adjust the time, e.g., for daylight saving)
Me peame pühapäeval kella keerama.
neutral"kella lööma"
for the clock to strike (e.g., a bell tower striking the hour)
Kirikukell lõi kaksteist.
neutral"kell kukub"
the clock is ticking (time is running out)
Kiire, kell kukub!
informal"kell käib"
the clock is running (working)
Minu kell ei käi enam.
neutral"kellaaeg"
time of day (literally: clock time)
Mis kellaajal me kohtume?
neutral"pool tundi kella üheksast"
half past nine (literally: half an hour from nine)
Kohtume pool tundi kella üheksast.
neutral"kella poole üheksa paiku"
around half past eight (approximately)
Saabun kella poole üheksa paiku.
neutral"kell heliseb"
the clock/bell is ringing
Uksel kell heliseb.
neutral"kell näitab"
the clock shows/indicates
Kell näitab, et on juba hilja.
neutralالگوهای جملهسازی
Mis kell on?
Mis kell on? (What time is it?)
Kell on viis.
Kell on viis. (It is five o'clock.)
Mul on kell.
Mul on kell. (I have a watch.)
See on suur kell.
See on suur kell. (This is a big clock.)
Väike kell on laual.
Väike kell on laual. (A small clock is on the table.)
خانواده کلمه
اسمها
فعلها
صفتها
ریشه کلمه
Proto-Germanic *klukko
معنای اصلی: bell, something that clangs
Germanicبافت فرهنگی
<h3>Clocks in Estonian Culture</h3><p>In Estonian culture, 'kell' is a very common and essential word. Beyond just telling time, clocks and bells have historically played significant roles. Church bells, for instance, have long marked community life, from calling people to worship to signaling important events. Public clocks on town halls or church towers were once the main way for people to coordinate their day, much more so than personal watches, which became widespread much later.</p>
سوالات متداول
10 سوال'Kell' refers to the physical object that tells time, like a clock or a watch. 'Aeg' means time in a more general, abstract sense, like 'What time is it?' (Mis aeg on?)
You would say 'Mis kell on?' which literally translates to 'What clock is it?' but means 'What time is it?'
Yes, it can! While primarily meaning clock or watch, 'kell' can also mean bell, especially in contexts like a church bell or a school bell. The context usually makes it clear.
Estonian does not have grammatical gender for nouns, so 'kell' is neither masculine nor feminine.
You would say 'minu kell'. 'Minu' means 'my'.
The plural form of 'kell' is 'kellad'. So, 'clocks' or 'watches' would be 'kellad'.
An alarm clock is 'äratuskell'. It combines 'äratus' (alarm) and 'kell' (clock).
Besides 'Mis kell on?', you might hear 'kell kolm' (three o'clock) or 'seina kell' (wall clock).
You could say 'Kell käib ette' (the clock is fast) or 'Kell käib taha' (the clock is slow). 'Käib' here means 'goes'.
While not directly related in etymology, the dual meaning of 'bell' and 'clock' can sometimes be a point of confusion for English speakers, as 'bell' in English is only the sound-making device, whereas in Estonian 'kell' covers both.
خودت رو بسنج 42 سوال
Write a short sentence using 'kell' to say 'The clock is big.'
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
Kell on suur.
Translate 'I have a watch.' into Estonian using 'kell'.
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
Mul on kell.
Write a simple sentence describing what time it is, using 'kell'. For example, 'It is one o'clock.' (See hints below for words)
خوب نوشتید! تلاش خوبی بود! پاسخ نمونه را ببینید.
پاسخ نمونه
Kell on üks.
What kind of object is described?
این متن را بخوانید:
See on minu uus kell. Kell on väike ja ilus. See näitab õiget aega.
What kind of object is described?
'Kell' means clock or watch.
'Kell' means clock or watch.
What color is the friend's clock/watch?
این متن را بخوانید:
Mu sõbral on suur kell. Kell on sinine. See on tema lemmik kell.
What color is the friend's clock/watch?
The passage says 'Kell on sinine', which means 'The clock/watch is blue'.
The passage says 'Kell on sinine', which means 'The clock/watch is blue'.
What is wrong with the clock/watch on the table?
این متن را بخوانید:
Laual on vana kell. Kell ei tööta. Ma vajan uut kella.
What is wrong with the clock/watch on the table?
The passage states 'Kell ei tööta', which means 'The clock/watch doesn't work'.
The passage states 'Kell ei tööta', which means 'The clock/watch doesn't work'.
The time is five past. We should hurry.
My grandfather gave me this watch for my birthday.
The wall clock ticks loudly. It's a bit distracting.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Minu kell on katki. Kas oskad seda parandada?
تمرکز: katki, parandada
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Mis kell on praegu? Ma pean varsti lahkuma.
تمرکز: Mis kell, praegu, lahkuma
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Mul on vaja uut kella, sest vana on liiga aeglane.
تمرکز: uud kella, aeglane
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
This sentence describes waking up at 7 o'clock. 'Hommikuti' (in the mornings) starts the sentence, followed by the verb 'ärkan' (I wake up). 'Alati' (always) indicates frequency. 'Kella seitsme ajal' means 'at seven o'clock'.
This sentence talks about a new watch. 'Minu uus käekell' (my new wristwatch) is the subject. 'Näeb välja' is a phrasal verb meaning 'looks'. 'Väga stiilne' means 'very stylish'.
This sentence describes the clocks in an office. 'Kontoris' (in the office) sets the location. 'On' means 'there is/are'. 'Igal seinal' means 'on every wall'. 'Suur seinakell' means 'a big wall clock'.
Pärast pikka tööpäeva tahan ma lihtsalt oma ___ maha visata ja puhata.
Here, 'kell' is in the partitive case (kella) because it's the direct object of 'maha visata' (to throw off), implying an indefinite quantity or an action that affects only part of the object. While 'maha visata' can also take the genitive, the partitive is more common when referring to taking something off oneself.
Ära unusta oma ___ üles keerata, et hommikul ärgata.
The verb 'üles keerama' (to wind up) requires the object 'kell' (watch/clock) to be in the partitive case (kella) when referring to winding it up.
Ma kuulsin öösel kummalist tiksumist, see pidi olema vanaisa ___ seinal.
Here, 'kell' is the subject of the implied sentence 'see oli vanaisa kell' (it was grandfather's clock), so it's in the nominative case. The 'seinal' indicates its location.
Ta vaatas oma ___ ja märkas, et oli juba hilja.
The verb 'vaatama' (to look) when followed by 'oma' (his/her own) and an object, often takes the partitive case for the object, especially when referring to looking at something specific. In this context, it implies looking at his watch.
Kas sa tead, mis ajast see suur ___ tornis pärineb?
In this sentence, 'kell' is the subject of the clause 'mis ajast see suur kell tornis pärineb?' (from what time does this big clock in the tower originate?), so it is in the nominative case.
Laps mängis oma uue mänguautoga ja teeskles, et see oli ajamasin, millel oli väike ___.
The sentence describes the car having 'a small clock'. In Estonian, to express 'having something', the noun being possessed is in the nominative case if it's the object of the verb 'olema' (to be) in a 'kellegi/millegi on midagi' (someone/something has something) construction. Here, 'millel oli väike kell' means 'which had a small clock'.
The clock ticked quietly, counting minutes until morning, when he had to start his long and dangerous journey through the dense forest, where every shadow hid a new challenge.
I listened to the steady rhythm of the clock, which reminded me of past times and promised new beginnings, bringing forth a nostalgic feeling in my heart, as if every second was filled with meaningful memories.
His grandfather gave him a pocket watch that had been passed down through generations in the family, symbolizing dedication and enduring values that only grew stronger with time.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Kell on rohkem kui lihtsalt ajamõõtja; see on sümboolne meeldetuletus elu mööduvusest ja iga hetke väärtusest, kutsudes meid elama täiel rinnal ja hindama iga päeva.
تمرکز: Kell on rohkem kui lihtsalt ajamõõtja
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Kuigi digitaalsed kellad on tänapäeval laialt levinud, on mehaanilistel kelladel siiski oma eriline võlu ja esteetiline väärtus, mis pakub ajatut elegantsi igale kandjale.
تمرکز: Kuigi digitaalsed kellad on tänapäeval laialt levinud
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Ajalooliselt on kellad mänginud olulist rolli meresõidus ja astronoomias, pakkudes täpset ajamõõtmist, mis oli hädavajalik navigatsiooniks ja teaduslikeks avastusteks.
تمرکز: Ajalooliselt on kellad mänginud olulist rolli
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
Pärast südaööd hakkas iidne torni___ kummaliselt lööma, ennustades ette midagi hirmuäratavat.
The context implies a bell or clock in a tower, making 'kell' (clock/bell) the most fitting choice.
Aja möödudes hakkas vanamehe tasku___, mis oli perekonna reliikvia, ühtäkki seiskuma.
A 'pocket watch' (taskukell) is a common heirloom, so 'kell' fits the context of something stopping.
Filosoof arutles, et aja tajumine on subjektiivne, sõltudes mitte niivõrd seina___ liikumisest, kuivõrd sisemistest rütmidest.
The sentence discusses the perception of time, contrasting it with a 'wall clock' (seinakell).
Müstikute õpetuse kohaselt peitub iga inimese hinges nähtamatu sisemine ___, mis tiksub omas rütmis.
The phrase 'inner clock' (sisemine kell) metaphorically refers to one's internal rhythm.
Tehnoloogia arenguga on nuti___ muutunud lahutamatuks osaks meie igapäevaelust, pakkudes palju enamat kui lihtsalt ajamõõtmist.
A 'smartwatch' (nutikell) is a key example of technological advancement in personal devices.
Arhitekt imetles vana raekoja fassaadil asuvat astronoomilist ___, mille keerukad mehhanismid näitasid mitte ainult aega, vaid ka planeetide liikumist.
An 'astronomical clock' (astronoomiline kell) is a prominent feature on historical buildings.
Kuigi digitaalsed seadmed on tänapäeval kõikjal, eelistab ta ikkagi vanaema päranduseks saadud taskukella, mis tiksub rahustavalt, meenutades talle möödunud aegu ja suhteid, mis on aja proovile vastu pidanud. Millisele sõnale viitab siin kontekstis 'taskukell' eelkõige, arvestades selle sümboolset väärtust ja mehhanismi?
Kuigi taskukell kannab sümboolset väärtust ja on digitaalsete seadmete alternatiiv, on selle primaarne tähendus kontekstis 'konkreetne ajanäitaja, mida kantakse taskus'. Tegemist on füüsilise esemega, mille funktsioon on aega näidata.
Nüüd, kus iga nutitelefon näitab täpset aega, on mehaaniline käekell muutunud pigem staatuse sümboliks ja käsitööoskuse austusavalduseks, peegeldades omaniku rafineeritud maitset ja väärtustades traditsioonilisi esemeid digitaalajastul. Mida esindab 'käekell' selles kontekstis kõige täpsemalt?
Kuigi käekell on ka aja mõõtmise vahend ja ehteese, rõhutab lause kontekst 'pigem staatuse sümbolit ja käsitööoskuse austusavaldust', mis viitab sellele, et selle esmane roll on siin sümboolne ja esteetiline, mitte pelgalt funktsionaalne.
Vana tornikell lööb keskööd, kajades üle vaikse linna ja tuletades meelde möödunud sajandite lugusid, kus selle helin oli ainus täpne ajaallikas ja linnaelu rütmi dikteerija. Millist rolli mängis 'tornikell' siin kirjeldatud ajastus?
Lause rõhutab, et 'selle helin oli ainus täpne ajaallikas ja linnaelu rütmi dikteerija', mis viitab tornikella kriitilisele rollile aja määramisel ja linnaelu korraldamisel, mitte ainult sotsiaalsele või turistlikule tähendusele.
Väljend 'kell lööb tundi' tähendab alati, et tegemist on mehaanilise kellaga, mis füüsiliselt heliseb iga täistunni saabudes.
Kuigi 'kell lööb tundi' viitab tavaliselt mehaanilisele kellale, ei pruugi see alati nii olla. Väljendit saab kasutada ka metafooriliselt või viidata digitaalsele kellale, mis annab helisignaali. Seega pole see alati seotud füüsilise helinaga.
Kui öeldakse, et 'kellad on seisma jäänud', siis see viitab ainult sellele, et kõik maailma kellad on korraga rikkis või neil on patarei tühjaks saanud, mitte kunagi sümboolsele ajakulguse peatumisele.
Väljend 'kellad on seisma jäänud' võib sageli viidata sümboolselt ajakulguse peatumisele, näiteks mõne olulise sündmuse tagajärjel, mis tundub aega peatavat. See ei tähenda ainult füüsilist riket või patarei tühjenemist.
Eesti keeles on 'kell' alati ja ainult objekt, mis näitab aega, ja seda ei kasutata kunagi laiemates tähendustes, näiteks 'keha kell' või 'äratuskell', mis sisaldavad teisi komponente.
Eesti keeles kasutatakse sõna 'kell' ka liitsõnades ja laiemates tähendustes, näiteks 'äratuskell' (alarm clock) või 'keha kell' (biological clock), kus see ei ole lihtsalt iseseisev aja näitav objekt, vaid osa komplekssemast mõistest. Seega ei ole selle kasutus alati ja ainult aja näitamiseks mõeldud objekti kohta.
/ 42 درست
نمره کامل!
Summary
The word 'kell' refers to both a clock and a watch in Estonian.
- Clock/Watch
- Tells time
- Common object
