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Probably, rather than definitely

Saying something is likely without waffling about it.

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What it is for

  • Words like "probably", "likely" and "perhaps"

    • Ema vist magab juba.

      Mom is probably already asleep.

    • Hakkab vist sadama.

      It looks like it's going to rain.

  • The "would" form, which softens a claim as well as a request

    • Neid probleeme tuleks koosolekul arutada.

      These issues should be discussed at the meeting.

  • The -vat form, which puts the claim on somebody else

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  • Aus ülestunnistus pidavat karistust kergendama.

    An honest confession is said to lighten the punishment.

  • Rooibos leevendavat mitmeid terviseprobleeme, näiteks unetust, pingeid ja peavalu.

    Rooibos is said to alleviate various health problems, such as insomnia, tension, and headaches.

Watch out

Academic Estonian hedges more than academic English, and in different places. Translate an English hedge directly and it comes out somewhere between vague and evasive.

Where the course teaches it

6 units
  • Building a caseB2Structure a written argument, with concession and counter-argument.
  • Arguing a pointC1Write an academic paragraph with a claim, support and a qualification.
  • Research writingC1Read a research abstract and describe how a study was designed and where it falls short.
  • Right, wrong and responsibilityC1Argue an ethical position, and make the best case for the side you disagree with.
  • Technology and changeC1Discuss technological change and what it does to society.
  • The world outsideC1Follow international news and describe a country's diplomatic position.

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