Significado
Something that is worrying or important to someone.
Contexto cultural
Estonians often use 'hingel olema' as a precursor to a serious conversation. It is a sign of trust. The concept of 'hing' (soul) is tied to the 'breath soul' which leaves the body upon death. This makes the phrase deeply existential. On Estonian forums like 'Perekool', users often start threads with 'Hingel on...' to seek emotional support. Classic authors like Tammsaare use the 'soul' to represent the moral weight of the Estonian farmer's life.
Use it for sincerity
If you want someone to know you are being 100% honest, start with 'Ma räägin sulle nüüd täiesti hingelt ära...'
Don't overdo it
Using this for small things (like a lost sock) makes you sound melodramatic.
Significado
Something that is worrying or important to someone.
Use it for sincerity
If you want someone to know you are being 100% honest, start with 'Ma räägin sulle nüüd täiesti hingelt ära...'
Don't overdo it
Using this for small things (like a lost sock) makes you sound melodramatic.
The Estonian 'Soul'
Remember that for Estonians, the soul is a very private thing. Asking 'Kas sul on midagi hingel?' is a very kind, supportive gesture.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing word in the correct case.
Mul on üks suur saladus ______ (hing).
The idiom 'hingel olema' always uses the adessive case (-l).
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I have something on my mind'?
Choose the correct sentence:
Estonian uses the 'mul on' construction for possession and states of being like this.
Match the sentence to the situation.
Sentence: 'See projekt on mulle väga hingel.'
'Hingel olema' is used for things of great personal importance.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Sa näed kurb välja. Kas sul on midagi ______? B: Jah, ma tegin vea.
In this context, 'hingel' is the only word that fits the idiom for having a worry.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMul on üks suur saladus ______ (hing).
The idiom 'hingel olema' always uses the adessive case (-l).
Choose the correct sentence:
Estonian uses the 'mul on' construction for possession and states of being like this.
Sentence: 'See projekt on mulle väga hingel.'
'Hingel olema' is used for things of great personal importance.
A: Sa näed kurb välja. Kas sul on midagi ______? B: Jah, ma tegin vea.
In this context, 'hingel' is the only word that fits the idiom for having a worry.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasUsually, yes, it refers to a worry or guilt. However, it can also mean something is very important to you in a positive, passionate way.
Only if you have a very close relationship with the person or if you are discussing a very serious ethical matter.
They are 95% the same. 'Hingel' can sound slightly more formal or existential, while 'südame peal' is more emotional.
You say 'Sain selle hingelt ära räägitud' or 'Sain selle südamelt ära'.
Frases relacionadas
Südame peal olema
synonymTo be on the heart
Hingelt ära rääkima
builds onTo speak something off the soul
Hinge närima
similarTo gnaw at the soul
Hingeasjad
specialized formSoul matters
