Hieman
Hieman is an Estonian adverb meaning “slightly” or “a little,” used to indicate a moderate degree or to soften a statement. It can modify adjectives, other adverbs, or verbs, and appears in both spoken and written Estonian. As a degree modifier, it is versatile across registers, from neutral to mildly formal.
Usage examples are common in everyday speech. For instance, "See on hieman kallim" translates to "This is
In relation to similar expressions, other ways to convey small quantities or mild degrees include veidi and
Originating as a native Estonian word, hieman reflects the language’s tendency to employ modest degree modifiers