When you want to say that you enjoy doing something in Estonian, the verb nautima is your go-to word. This verb is quite versatile and can be used in many contexts, from enjoying a meal to enjoying a beautiful view.
It's important to remember that nautima usually takes the partitive case for the object you are enjoying. For example, if you enjoy coffee, you would say "Ma naudin kohvi" (I enjoy coffee).
If you're enjoying an activity, you'll often use the -mist form of the verb. For instance, "Ma naudin lugemist" means "I enjoy reading."
This verb is a fundamental part of expressing pleasure and satisfaction in Estonian, making it a valuable addition to your vocabulary early on.
When using "nautima," it's good to know that it typically takes the partitive case for the object being enjoyed. This means you'll often see the object ending in -t, -d, or a vowel.
For example, you would say "Ma naudin raamatut" (I enjoy the book), not "Ma naudin raamat."
It's similar to how some English verbs naturally pair with certain prepositions. The partitive case here helps to convey the sense of enjoying something in an ongoing or unspecified amount.
Guide de prononciation
- Mispronouncing the 'au' diphthong, which is like the 'ow' in 'cow'.
- Not rolling the 'r' slightly, though it's not as strong as in some other languages.
Exemples par niveau
Ma naudin igat hetke puhkusest.
I enjoy every moment of vacation.
Kas sa naudid oma uut tööd?
Are you enjoying your new job?
Nad nautisid päikeseloojangut rannas.
They enjoyed the sunset on the beach.
Lapsed nautisid jäätist pärast kooli.
The children enjoyed ice cream after school.
Me naudime tihtipeale vaikseid õhtuid kodus.
We often enjoy quiet evenings at home.
Ta näib nautivat iga vestlust, milles ta osaleb.
He seems to enjoy every conversation he participates in.
Ma loodan, et te naudite oma aega Eestis.
I hope you enjoy your time in Estonia.
Oleme õppinud nautima väikseid asju elus.
We have learned to enjoy the small things in life.
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
Ma naudin seda.
I enjoy it.
Naudi oma aega!
Enjoy your time!
Me naudime reisi.
We enjoy the trip.
Kas sa naudid kohvi?
Do you enjoy coffee?
Nad naudivad vaikust.
They enjoy the silence.
Ma tahan nautida iga hetke.
I want to enjoy every moment.
Ta naudib lugemist.
She enjoys reading.
Naudi päeva!
Enjoy the day!
Me naudime koos olemist.
We enjoy being together.
Nad on õnnelikud ja naudivad elu.
They are happy and enjoy life.
Famille de mots
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Adjectifs
Astuces
Basic use of 'nautima'
The most common way to use 'nautima' is to say you enjoy something. For example, 'Ma naudin kohvi' means 'I enjoy coffee'.
'Nautima' with objects
When you enjoy a noun, the noun is in the partitive case. So, it's 'Ma naudin raamatut' (I enjoy the book), not 'Ma naudin raamat'.
Enjoying activities
To say you enjoy an activity, you use the verb's 'da-infinitive' form. For instance, 'Ma naudin lugemist' means 'I enjoy reading'.
Common phrases with 'nautima'
You'll often hear 'nautima' with words like 'elu' (life): 'Naudi elu!' (Enjoy life!).
Referring to weather
Estonians use 'nautima' for weather too: 'Ma naudin päikest' (I enjoy the sun).
Formal vs. informal
'Nautima' is suitable for both formal and informal situations, so you don't need to worry about being too casual or too stiff. It's a versatile verb for expressing enjoyment.
Don't confuse with 'meeldima'
While 'nautima' means 'to enjoy,' 'meeldima' means 'to like.' They are related but not interchangeable. 'Mulle meeldib kohv' (I like coffee) vs. 'Ma naudin kohvi' (I enjoy coffee). 'Meeldima' focuses on preference, 'nautima' on experience.
Pronunciation practice
Practice the 'au' sound in 'nautima.' It's similar to the 'ow' in 'cow.' Getting the pronunciation right helps with fluency.
Using 'nautima' reflexively
Sometimes you might see 'ennast nautima' (to enjoy oneself), but often 'nautima' is enough. 'Ta nautis puhkust' (He enjoyed his vacation).
Figurative use of 'nautima'
In more advanced contexts, 'nautima' can imply savoring or luxuriating in something, not just simple enjoyment. For example, 'Ta nautis iga hetke' (He savored every moment).
Teste-toi 48 questions
What is the person enjoying?
What is being enjoyed?
What are they enjoying?
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Ma naudin ilma.
Focus: nau-din
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Sa naudid toitu.
Focus: nau-did
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Nad naudivad reisi.
Focus: nau-di-vad
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Ma ____ kohvi hommikuti. (I enjoy coffee in the mornings.)
The verb 'nautima' needs to be conjugated to match the first person singular subject 'Ma' (I). 'Nautin' is the correct form for 'I enjoy'.
Kas sa ____ vaadet? (Do you enjoy the view?)
For the second person singular subject 'sa' (you), the correct form of 'nautima' is 'naudid'.
Me ____ jalutuskäiku metsas. (We enjoy the walk in the forest.)
When the subject is 'Me' (we), the verb 'nautima' takes the form 'naudime'.
Lapsed ____ mängimist õues. (The children enjoy playing outside.)
For plural subjects like 'Lapsed' (children), the verb 'nautima' is conjugated as 'naudivad'.
Ta ____ oma uut raamatut. (He/She enjoys his/her new book.)
The third person singular subject 'Ta' (he/she) requires the 'naudib' form of 'nautima'.
Palun ____ oma puhkust! (Please enjoy your vacation!)
'Nautige' is the polite imperative form used when addressing someone respectfully or a group of people, meaning 'enjoy!'.
Which sentence correctly uses 'nautima'?
'Nautin' is the correct first-person singular form of 'nautima' (to enjoy) in the present tense.
What is the past tense form of 'nautima' for 'he/she'?
'Nautis' is the third-person singular past tense form of 'nautima'.
Which of these objects can you 'nautima' (enjoy)?
You enjoy an object, so 'raamatut' (a book) is the direct object in the partitive case, which is commonly used with 'nautima'.
You can say 'Ma nautin lugemist' to mean 'I enjoy reading'.
'Lugemist' is the partitive singular of 'lugemine' (reading), and 'nautima' often takes the partitive case for what is being enjoyed.
'Nautima' can only be used with inanimate objects.
You can enjoy experiences, activities, and even people's company, not just inanimate objects. For example, 'Ma nautin sinu seltskonda' (I enjoy your company).
The verb 'nautima' requires the object to be in the genitive case.
'Nautima' most commonly takes the object in the partitive case, not the genitive case.
The correct order is Subject (Ma) + Verb (naudin) + Object (muusikat).
Subject (Nad) + Verb (naudivad) + Adjective (ilusat) + Noun (ilma).
Question word (Kas) + Subject (sa) + Verb (naudid) + Object (Eesti õppimist).
The speaker enjoys living in Estonia.
They enjoyed the concert despite the rain.
The children enjoyed their summer vacation.
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Kuidas sa oma nädalavahetust nautisid?
Focus: nautisid
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Ma naudin uute kultuuride avastamist reisides.
Focus: naudin
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Kas sa naudingid oma tööd?
Focus: naudingid
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Pärast pikka tööpäeva on mõnus ___ vaikset õhtut.
The infinitive 'nautida' is required after 'mõnus' (pleasant) to express what is pleasant to do.
Ta ___ igat hetke puhkusest, teades, et see ei kesta igavesti.
The past tense third-person singular 'nautis' is needed to match the subject 'Ta' (He/She) and the context of enjoying a past vacation.
Me ___ päikesepaistelist ilma rannas, ehitades liivalosse.
The past tense first-person plural 'nautisime' is required to agree with the subject 'Me' (We) enjoying the weather in the past.
Lapsed ___ alati jäätist ja karuselli sõite lõbustuspargis.
The present tense third-person plural 'naudivad' is needed to agree with the subject 'Lapsed' (Children) and indicate a habitual action.
Kas sa ___ reisi Euroopasse või oli see liiga väsitav?
The past tense second-person singular 'nautisid' is used to form a question about whether 'you' enjoyed a past trip.
Soovin teile kõigile, et te ___ seda kaunist õhtut täiel rinnal.
The conditional mood 'naudiksite' (would enjoy) is used in wishes and desires, fitting the phrase 'Soovin teile' (I wish you).
Pärast pikka tööpäeva on parim viis lõõgastumiseks _____ vaikust ja rahu.
The sentence implies finding pleasure and relaxation in silence and peace, which aligns with 'nautida' (to enjoy).
Kuigi ilm oli jahe, õnnestus neil rannas jalutades merevaadet täielikult _____.
Despite the cool weather, they still managed to fully appreciate and take pleasure in the sea view, making 'nautida' the correct choice.
Suvekodus olles armastan ma hommikuti aiast värskeid marju korjata ja neid koheselt _____.
The act of picking fresh berries and immediately consuming them implies pleasure and enjoyment, which 'nautida' perfectly conveys.
Kuigi kontsert oli vihmaga, suutsid nad muusikat siiski nautida.
The sentence states that despite the rain, they were still able to enjoy the music, which is consistent with the meaning of 'nautima'.
Ma ei saa seda filmi nautida, sest see on liiga igav.
The sentence correctly uses 'ei saa nautida' (cannot enjoy) to express a lack of enjoyment due to the film being boring.
Pärast kolme tundi matkamist ei saanud nad vaadet nautida.
Typically, after a long hike to a viewpoint, one would enjoy the view, not fail to enjoy it. The sentence implies they 'did not enjoy' the view, which is contradictory to the context of reaching a scenic spot.
The correct order emphasizes 'every moment' and 'in life' before the verb 'to enjoy'.
This construction uses the gerund form 'nautides' (by enjoying) to introduce the condition for achieving better results.
The phrase 'hoolimata' (despite) introduces the contrasting elements, followed by the negative ability to fully enjoy the evening.
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Basic use of 'nautima'
The most common way to use 'nautima' is to say you enjoy something. For example, 'Ma naudin kohvi' means 'I enjoy coffee'.
'Nautima' with objects
When you enjoy a noun, the noun is in the partitive case. So, it's 'Ma naudin raamatut' (I enjoy the book), not 'Ma naudin raamat'.
Enjoying activities
To say you enjoy an activity, you use the verb's 'da-infinitive' form. For instance, 'Ma naudin lugemist' means 'I enjoy reading'.
Common phrases with 'nautima'
You'll often hear 'nautima' with words like 'elu' (life): 'Naudi elu!' (Enjoy life!).
