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Reporting what somebody said

Either "that" plus a clause, or the -vat form with no extra clause at all.

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What it is for

  • "She said that..." plus a clause, much like English

    • Imelik, et teda kodus pole.

      It is strange that he is not home.

    • Hotelli administraator ütles, et vabu tube ei ole.

      The hotel receptionist said that there are no rooms available.

  • Or the -vat form, which needs no "said" at all

    • Tammetõrude rohkus ennustavat karmi talve.

      An abundance of acorns is said to predict a harsh winter.

    • Hiinlased olevat tuntud oma praktilise meele poolest.

      The Chinese are said to be known for their practical mindset.

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  • The tense does not shift back the way English does

    • Watch out

    English turns "she says she's tired" into "she said she was tired". Estonian keeps the tense as it was, and shifting it changes the meaning.

    Where the course teaches it

    1 unit
    • Passing on what you heardB2Pass on hearsay with the mood Estonian keeps for it, and notice when it's used on you.

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