Significado
Attempting something for the first time.
Contexto cultural
Estonians are known for being 'handy' (kuldsete kätega - with golden hands). Trying your hand at something is seen as a very positive trait of a 'tubli' (hardworking/good) person. In the wider Baltic region, manual skills were historically the only way to social mobility. 'Trying your hand' at a trade was a serious life decision. In the 'E-stonia' context, this idiom has successfully migrated to the digital world. It's very common in startup culture. Even in universities, students are encouraged to 'try their hand' at research early on, reflecting a pragmatic approach to education.
Use with -s
Remember to put the activity in the inessive case (ending in -s). It's the most natural way to use the phrase.
Don't use for experts
If you are already good at something, using this phrase can sound like you are fishing for compliments.
Significado
Attempting something for the first time.
Use with -s
Remember to put the activity in the inessive case (ending in -s). It's the most natural way to use the phrase.
Don't use for experts
If you are already good at something, using this phrase can sound like you are fishing for compliments.
Job Interviews
Use this phrase to show you are a 'lifelong learner'. It sounds much more proactive than just saying 'I want to learn'.
Teste-se
Täida lünk õige sõnaga (kätt või käsi).
Ma tahan täna ______ proovida uues mängus.
Idiomis kasutame alati osastavat käänet 'kätt'.
Vali õige lause lõpp.
Mari proovib kätt...
Tegevus, milles kätt proovitakse, on tavaliselt seesütlevas käändes (-s).
Millises olukorras on kõige sobivam kasutada väljendit 'kätt proovima'?
Olukord: Sa oled 10 aastat olnud professionaalne kokk.
Väljendit kasutatakse uute asjade puhul, mitte siis, kui oled juba ekspert.
Lõpeta dialoog.
A: Ma kuulsin, et sa hakkasid luuletusi kirjutama. B: Jah, otsustasin ______.
'Kätt proovima' sobib kõige paremini uue tegevuse alustamise kohta.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Common Fields
Creative
- • Kirjutamine
- • Muusika
- • Kunst
Professional
- • Juhtimine
- • Müük
- • Õpetamine
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMa tahan täna ______ proovida uues mängus.
Idiomis kasutame alati osastavat käänet 'kätt'.
Mari proovib kätt...
Tegevus, milles kätt proovitakse, on tavaliselt seesütlevas käändes (-s).
Olukord: Sa oled 10 aastat olnud professionaalne kokk.
Väljendit kasutatakse uute asjade puhul, mitte siis, kui oled juba ekspert.
A: Ma kuulsin, et sa hakkasid luuletusi kirjutama. B: Jah, otsustasin ______.
'Kätt proovima' sobib kõige paremini uue tegevuse alustamise kohta.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it's very common for sports, especially if you are trying a new one like padel or surfing.
It is always 'kätt' (partitive) in this idiom.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or in a professional email.
'Proovima' is just 'to try'. 'Kätt proovima' is more idiomatic and specifically refers to testing your personal skill or aptitude.
No, that is not an idiom in Estonian. We only use the hand metaphor for this.
Ma proovisin kätt kodeerimises.
Yes, very often: 'Ma proovisin kätt' (I tried my hand).
Yes, for cooking a specific type of cuisine: 'Proovisin kätt Itaalia köögis'.
No, it only implies the attempt. Success is not guaranteed by the phrase.
Yes, 'käppa valgeks tegema' is a more casual, slangy version.
Frases relacionadas
kätt harjutama
similarto practice a skill
kätt valgeks saama
builds onto achieve first success
kuldsete kätega
specialized formvery skilled with hands
käed rüpes istuma
contrastto sit idle
