Significado
Water at a low temperature.
Contexto cultural
The 'leil' (steam) is followed by a 'külm vesi' plunge. This is not just for fun; it's a ritual called 'karastamine'. Estonians participate in 'taliujumine' in sub-zero temperatures. The 'külm vesi' is believed to cure all ailments. In Tallinn, tap water is high quality and always served cold. It's perfectly normal to ask for 'kraanivesi' (tap water). In many Estonian fairy tales, 'külm vesi' from a specific spring can grant strength or heal wounds.
Ordering Water
Always use 'külma vett' (partitive) when ordering. Saying 'külm vesi' sounds like you are just naming the object.
Temperature Shock
In Estonia, 'külm vesi' in the sea can be as low as 4°C even in spring. Be careful!
Significado
Water at a low temperature.
Ordering Water
Always use 'külma vett' (partitive) when ordering. Saying 'külm vesi' sounds like you are just naming the object.
Temperature Shock
In Estonia, 'külm vesi' in the sea can be as low as 4°C even in spring. Be careful!
The 'V' Change
Remember that 'vesi' becomes 'vee' in the genitive. The 's' disappears! This is a common pattern for old Estonian words ending in -si.
Teste-se
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'külm vesi' (Partitive).
Ma soovin juua ____.
The verb 'soovima' (to wish/want) takes the partitive case for the object.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Describing the temperature of a lake:
In a simple 'A is B' sentence, the adjective 'külm' stays in the nominative.
Match the Estonian phrase to its English meaning.
Phrases:
Matching the cases to their English prepositional equivalents.
Complete the dialogue at a restaurant.
Klient: 'Tere! Palun mulle üks mahl.' Ettekandja: 'Kas soovite veel midagi?' Klient: 'Jah, palun ka ____.'
Ordering 'some' of something requires the partitive.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Temperature Scale
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMa soovin juua ____.
The verb 'soovima' (to wish/want) takes the partitive case for the object.
Describing the temperature of a lake:
In a simple 'A is B' sentence, the adjective 'külm' stays in the nominative.
Combine cada item a esquerda com seu par a direita:
Matching the cases to their English prepositional equivalents.
Klient: 'Tere! Palun mulle üks mahl.' Ettekandja: 'Kas soovite veel midagi?' Klient: 'Jah, palun ka ____.'
Ordering 'some' of something requires the partitive.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasBecause you are asking for an indefinite amount of water, which requires the partitive case in Estonian.
No, that would be weird. Use 'külm inimene' for a cold personality.
Yes, it's very safe to drink and usually comes out of the tap quite cold and refreshing.
'Külm' is cold, while 'jahe' is cool or chilly. 'Jahe' is often more pleasant.
You say 'jääkülm vesi'.
No, but you might hear 'karastus' (refreshment) referring to the act of using cold water.
Only in the partitive case. In the nominative, it is 'vesi'.
No, ice is 'jää'.
Yes, 'külma vette viskama' means to throw someone into a difficult situation without help.
Say 'külm vesi ilma jääta'.
Frases relacionadas
jääkülm vesi
specialized formIce-cold water
leige vesi
contrastLukewarm water
soe vesi
contrastWarm water
külm jook
similarCold drink
kraanivesi
builds onTap water
