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How to form adverbs in Estonian[edit | edit source]

In today's lesson, we will learn how to form adverbs in Estonian.

While in English adverbs are usually formed by adding -ly to adjectives.

In Estonian many adverbs are formed from adjectives, simply by using the ablative case of the adjective.

Examples[edit | edit source]

  • Aeglane (slow) ➡ becomes aeglaselt (slowly)
  • Kaunis (beautiful) ➡ becomes kaunilt (beautifully)

Exceptions[edit | edit source]

However it's not always the case.

Some words are adverbs by nature.

Examples:

  • Nüüd (now)
  • tõesti (really)
  • varsti (soon)

Behaviour in a Sentence[edit | edit source]

The following examples use adverbs in different ways and places to demonstrate how it behaves in a sentence.

Formula Estonian Translation
[pronoun + verb + adverb]  kas saate minust nüüd aru? Do you understand me now ?
[adverb + adjective]  ta on väga intelligentne She is very intelligent
[noun + adverb]  vajan kohe abi I need help immediately
[adverb in a question]  kas me võiksime koos saksa keelt õppida? Can we learn German together?
[verb + adverb]  ma jään teid alati armastama I will always love you

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Table of Contents - Standard Estonian Course - 0 to A1[edit | edit source]


Introduction to Estonian


Greetings and Introductions


Nouns and Pronouns


Numbers and Time


Verbs and Tenses


Daily Activities


Adjectives and Adverbs


Food and Dining


Estonian Traditions


Travel and Transportation


Prepositions and Conjunctions


At Home and Work


Estonian History


Negation and Questions

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