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Welcome to our lesson on '''Basic Sentence Structure''' in Standard Estonian! Understanding how to form sentences is incredibly important when learning a new language. In Estonian, the basic sentence structure usually follows the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order, similar to English. This lesson will help you grasp the essentials of forming simple sentences and questions, allowing you to communicate more effectively right from the start.
 
In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:
 
* The basics of sentence structure
 
* How to identify subjects, verbs, and objects
 
* Examples of simple sentences
 
* How to form questions
 
* Practice exercises to reinforce your learning
 
By the end of this lesson, you should feel confident in constructing simple sentences in Estonian. So, let's dive in!


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== Introduction ==
=== The Basics of Sentence Structure ===
 
In Estonian, as in English, the basic structure of a simple sentence consists of three main components:
 
1. '''Subject (S)''': The doer of the action, usually a noun or pronoun.


Welcome to the lesson on basic sentence structure in Estonian! In this lesson, we will explore the fundamental components of a sentence in the Standard Estonian language. Understanding sentence structure is essential for effective communication, as it allows us to convey our thoughts and ideas clearly. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to form simple sentences and questions using common verbs and nouns.
2. '''Verb (V)''': The action word that describes what the subject is doing.


To begin, we will discuss the importance of sentence structure in Estonian and outline the structure of this lesson. Then, we will delve into the details of basic sentence structure, providing numerous examples to illustrate each point. We will also explore any regional variations in the usage or understanding of sentence structure, as well as any historical reasons for these differences. Throughout the lesson, we will share interesting cultural facts and anecdotes related to the topic, making the learning experience engaging and memorable. Finally, we will provide exercises and practice scenarios for you to apply what you have learned.
3. '''Object (O)''': The receiver of the action, also typically a noun or pronoun.


Are you ready to dive into the fascinating world of Estonian sentence structure? Let's get started!
For example, in the sentence "I eat an apple":


== Understanding Basic Sentence Structure ==
* '''Subject''': I (who is doing the action)


In Estonian, the basic sentence structure follows a subject-verb-object (SVO) order. This means that the subject of the sentence usually comes first, followed by the verb, and then the object. For example, let's look at the sentence "Mina armastan Eestit" (I love Estonia). Here, "Mina" (I) is the subject, "armastan" (love) is the verb, and "Eestit" (Estonia) is the object.
* '''Verb''': eat (what action is being performed)


It is important to note that Estonian is a highly inflected language, meaning that word endings change to indicate grammatical relationships. These inflections play a crucial role in determining the correct word order and understanding the meaning of a sentence. Let's explore this further by examining each component of a basic sentence in more detail.
* '''Object''': an apple (what is being acted upon)


=== The Subject ===
In Estonian, the sentence would be: "Mina söön õuna."


The subject of a sentence in Estonian is the person or thing that performs the action or is being described. It can be a noun, a pronoun, or even a whole noun phrase. Let's look at some examples:
=== Subject-Verb-Object Order ===
 
The SVO order is the most common structure in Estonian. Let’s look at some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| Mina || /miːna/ || I
 
| Mina loen raamatut. || mina loen rah-mah-tut || I read a book.
 
|-
|-
| Sa || /sa/ || You (singular)
 
| Sa näed autot. || sa näed ow-tut || You see a car.
 
|-
|-
| Ta || /ta/ || He/She
 
| Tema kirjutab kirja. || tema kir-yoo-tab keer-rah || He/She writes a letter.
 
|-
|-
| Meie || /meie/ || We
 
| Me sööme suppi. || me soo-yuh-meh soup-pee || We eat soup.
 
|-
|-
| Teie || /teie/ || You (plural)
 
| Te näete lindu. || te nai-tuh lind-oo || You (plural) see a bird.
 
|-
|-
| Nemad || /nemad/ || They
 
| Nad mängivad jalgpalli. || nad man-gi-vad yalg-pal-li || They play football.
 
|}
|}


In Estonian, the subject is usually in the nominative case. However, it is important to note that the subject can change its case depending on the sentence structure and the role it plays in the sentence. We will explore this further in later lessons.
As you can see, the structure remains the same: Subject, followed by Verb, and then Object.
 
=== Common Estonian Verbs ===
 
Here are some common Estonian verbs that will help you form sentences:
 
* '''olema''' (to be)
 
* '''tegema''' (to do/make)
 
* '''minema''' (to go)
 
* '''tulema''' (to come)
 
* '''nägema''' (to see)
 
* '''kuulma''' (to hear)
 
* '''sööm''' (to eat)
 
* '''jooma''' (to drink)
 
* '''mängima''' (to play)
 
* '''kirjutama''' (to write)
 
With these verbs, you can start creating your own sentences!
 
=== Forming Simple Questions ===
 
Forming questions in Estonian can be straightforward. The sentence structure remains the same, but we often change the intonation or add question words. For example:
 
* '''Statement''': "Sa näed autot." (You see a car.)
 
* '''Question''': "Kas sa näed autot?" (Do you see a car?)
 
Let’s look at some common question words:
 
* '''Kes?''' (Who?)
 
* '''Mis?''' (What?)
 
* '''Kus?''' (Where?)
 
* '''Millal?''' (When?)


=== The Verb ===
* '''Kuidas?''' (How?)


The verb is the action or state of being in a sentence. It expresses what the subject is doing or experiencing. In Estonian, verbs are conjugated to agree with the subject in terms of person, number, and tense. Let's look at some examples of common verbs:
* '''Miks?''' (Why?)
 
You can form questions by placing these words at the beginning of the sentence.  


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
| armastama || /ˈarmastama/ || to love
 
| Kes sa oled? || kes sa o-led || Who are you?
 
|-
|-
| rääkima || /ˈræːkima/ || to speak
 
| Mis see on? || mis se on || What is this?
 
|-
|-
| õppima || /ˈɤpima/ || to learn
 
| Kus sa oled? || kus sa o-led || Where are you?
 
|-
|-
| töötama || /ˈtøːtama/ || to work
 
| Millal me lähme? || mil-lal meh leh-me || When do we go?
 
|-
|-
| elama || /ˈelama/ || to live
 
| Kuidas sa teed? || koi-das sa teed || How do you do?
 
|-
|-
| küsima || /ˈkysima/ || to ask
 
| Miks sa naerad? || miks sa nai-rad || Why do you laugh?
 
|}
|}


Like in many other languages, verbs in Estonian can also be conjugated into different tenses, such as the present tense, past tense, and future tense. We will focus on the present tense in this lesson, and explore other tenses in future lessons.
=== Practice Exercises ===
 
Now that you’ve learned about basic sentence structure, let’s put your knowledge to the test!
 
==== Exercise 1: Identify the Subject, Verb, and Object ====
 
Read the following sentences and identify the Subject (S), Verb (V), and Object (O).
 
1. "Lapsed mängivad pargis."
 
2. "Isa joob kohvi."
 
3. "Õpetaja räägib loengu."
 
4. "Sõbrad söövad pitsat."
 
5. "Kass magab diivanil."
 
==== Exercise 2: Form Simple Sentences ====
 
Using the following subjects, verbs, and objects, create simple sentences.
 
Subejcts:
 
* Mina
 
* Sa
 
* Tema
 
* Me
 
Verbs:
 
* joon
 
* loen
 
* kirjutan
 
* mängime
 
Objects:
 
* vett
 
* raamatut
 
* kirja
 
* jalgpalli
 
==== Exercise 3: Transform Statements into Questions ====
 
Transform the following statements into questions.
 
1. "Sa näed lindu."
 
2. "Me läheme poodi."
 
3. "Tema kirjutab raamatut."
 
4. "Nad mängivad jalgpalli."
 
5. "Isa teeb süüa."
 
==== Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank.
 
Word Bank: [näeb, loen, söön, kirjutab]
 
1. Mina ____ raamatut.
 
2. Sa ____ autot.
 
3. Tema ____ kirja.
 
4. Me ____ suppi.
 
==== Exercise 5: Create Questions ====
 
Using the question words provided, create your own questions based on the following statements.
 
1. "Sa joon vett."
 
2. "Me mängime jalgpalli."
 
3. "Nad näevad lindu."
 
Question Words: [Kes, Mis, Kus, Millal, Kuidas, Miks]
 
==== Exercise 6: Sentence Transformation ====
 
Change the sentences from affirmative to negative.
 
1. "Mina näen autot."
 
2. "Sa jood kohvi."
 
3. "Tema mängib jalgpalli."
 
4. "Me sööme õuna."
 
5. "Nad kirjutavad kirja."
 
==== Exercise 7: Combine Sentences ====
 
Combine the following short sentences into one complete sentence.
 
1. "Mina loen raamatut."
 
2. "Mina joon teed."
 
3. "Sa näed autot."
 
4. "Sa kuulad muusikat."
 
==== Exercise 8: Correct the Sentences ====
 
Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.
 
1. "Mina söön õuna ja jood kohvi."
 
2. "Tema loeb raamatut ja kirjutab kirja."
 
3. "Nad mängivad jalgpalli ja söövad suppi."
 
==== Exercise 9: Translate the Sentences ====
 
Translate the following sentences from English to Estonian.
 
1. "I play football."
 
2. "You drink water."
 
3. "They read a book."
 
4. "She sees a car."
 
5. "We write a letter."
 
==== Exercise 10: Short Answers ====
 
Respond to the questions using short answers.
 
1. "Kas sa näed lindu?"
 
2. "Kus sa oled?"
 
3. "Millal me läheme?"
 
4. "Miks sa naerad?"
 
5. "Kuidas sul läheb?"
 
=== Solutions and Explanations ===
 
Here are the solutions for the exercises:
 
==== Exercise 1: Identify the Subject, Verb, and Object ====
 
1. Lapsed (S) - mängivad (V) - pargis (O)
 
2. Isa (S) - joob (V) - kohvi (O)
 
3. Õpetaja (S) - räägib (V) - loengu (O)
 
4. Sõbrad (S) - söövad (V) - pitsat (O)
 
5. Kass (S) - magab (V) - diivanil (O)
 
==== Exercise 2: Form Simple Sentences ====
 
1. Mina joon vett.
 
2. Sa loen raamatut.
 
3. Tema kirjutab kirja.
 
4. Me mängime jalgpalli.
 
==== Exercise 3: Transform Statements into Questions ====
 
1. Kas sa näed lindu?
 
2. Kas me lähme poodi?
 
3. Kas tema kirjutab raamatut?
 
4. Kas nad mängivad jalgpalli?
 
5. Kas isa teeb süüa?
 
==== Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks ====
 
1. Mina loen raamatut.
 
2. Sa näed autot.
 
3. Tema kirjutab kirja.
 
4. Me sööme suppi.
 
==== Exercise 5: Create Questions ====
 
1. Mis sa joon?
 
2. Kus me mängime jalgpalli?
 
3. Miks nad näevad lindu?
 
==== Exercise 6: Sentence Transformation ====


=== The Object ===
1. Mina ei näe autot.


The object of a sentence in Estonian is the person or thing that is directly affected by the action of the verb. It can be a noun, a pronoun, or even a whole noun phrase. Let's look at some examples:
2. Sa ei joo kohvi.


{| class="wikitable"
3. Tema ei mängi jalgpalli.
! Standard Estonian !! Pronunciation !! English
 
|-
4. Me ei söö õuna.
| raamat || /ˈraːmɑt/ || book
|-
| laul || /ˈlɑul/ || song
|-
| õpik || /ˈɤpik/ || textbook
|-
| töö || /ˈtøː/ || work
|-
| maja || /ˈmɑjɑ/ || house
|-
| küsimus || /ˈkysimus/ || question
|}


In Estonian, the object is usually in the accusative case. However, just like the subject, the object can change its case depending on the sentence structure and the role it plays in the sentence. We will explore this further in later lessons.
5. Nad ei kirjuta kirja.


== Cultural Insights ==
==== Exercise 7: Combine Sentences ====


Estonian sentence structure reflects the Finno-Ugric language family to which it belongs. It shares similarities with other languages in the same family, such as Finnish and Hungarian, in terms of the subject-verb-object order. However, Estonian also has its unique characteristics that distinguish it from other Finno-Ugric languages.
"Mina loen raamatut ja joon teed."


One interesting cultural fact about Estonian sentence structure is the use of the impersonal pronoun "man" or "inimene" (one or people) to express general truths or observations. For example, in Estonian, you would say "Inimesed armastavad suve" (People love summer) instead of "Me armastame suve" (We love summer). This usage reflects the collective nature of Estonian culture, where individuals often speak on behalf of the group.
"Sa näed autot ja kuulad muusikat."


Another cultural aspect to consider is the influence of neighboring countries on Estonian sentence structure. Throughout history, Estonia has been influenced by various neighboring powers, such as Sweden, Russia, and Germany. These influences have shaped the language and its sentence structure to some extent, leading to regional variations in usage and understanding. It is fascinating to explore these historical and cultural connections as we delve deeper into the Estonian language.
==== Exercise 8: Correct the Sentences ====


== Exercises and Practice Scenarios ==
1. "Mina söön õuna ja joon kohvi." (Corrected: "Mina söön õuna ja joon teed.")


Now that we have covered the basics of sentence structure in Estonian, it's time to put your knowledge into practice! Here are some exercises and practice scenarios for you to apply what you have learned:
2. "Tema loeb raamatut ja kirjutab kirja." (Corrected: Correct as is.)


1. Form a simple sentence using the subject "mina" (I), the verb "rääkima" (to speak), and the object "eesti keelt" (Estonian language).
3. "Nad mängivad jalgpalli ja söövad suppi." (Corrected: Correct as is.)


2. Write a question using the subject "sa" (you, singular), the verb "õppima" (to learn), and the object "matemaatikat" (mathematics).
==== Exercise 9: Translate the Sentences ====


3. Combine the subject "meie" (we), the verb "töötama" (to work), and the object "koos" (together) to form a sentence.
1. "Mina mängin jalgpalli."


4. Create a sentence using the subject "nemad" (they), the verb "elama" (to live), and the object "suures majas" (in a big house).
2. "Sa jood vett."


Solutions:
3. "Nad loevad raamatut."


1. Mina räägin eesti keelt. (I speak Estonian language.)
4. "Tema näeb autot."


2. Kas sa õpid matemaatikat? (Are you learning mathematics?)
5. "Me kirjutame kirja."


3. Meie töötame koos. (We work together.)
==== Exercise 10: Short Answers ====


4. Nemad elavad suures majas. (They live in a big house.)
1. "Jah, ma näen."


Make sure to practice these exercises and scenarios to reinforce your understanding of Estonian sentence structure. If you have any questions or need further clarification, feel free to reach out to your instructor or fellow classmates.
2. "Ma olen kodus."


== Conclusion ==
3. "Me läheme homme."


Congratulations on completing the lesson on basic sentence structure in Estonian! You have learned the importance of sentence structure and how to form simple sentences and questions using common verbs and nouns. By understanding the subject-verb-object order and the role of inflections in Estonian, you are on your way to becoming a proficient speaker of the language.
4. "Sest see on naljakas."


In this lesson, we explored the cultural aspects and historical influences that shape Estonian sentence structure. We also provided exercises and practice scenarios for you to apply what you have learned. Remember to keep practicing and reviewing the material to solidify your knowledge.
5. "Mul läheb hästi."


In the next lesson, we will dive into greetings and introductions, where you will learn common Estonian greetings and farewells, as well as how to introduce yourself and others. Get ready to expand your conversational skills in Estonian!
Congratulations! You've made it through the lesson on Basic Sentence Structure in Standard Estonian. Keep practicing, and soon forming sentences will become second nature to you!


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Welcome to our lesson on Basic Sentence Structure in Standard Estonian! Understanding how to form sentences is incredibly important when learning a new language. In Estonian, the basic sentence structure usually follows the Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) order, similar to English. This lesson will help you grasp the essentials of forming simple sentences and questions, allowing you to communicate more effectively right from the start.

In this lesson, we will cover the following topics:

  • The basics of sentence structure
  • How to identify subjects, verbs, and objects
  • Examples of simple sentences
  • How to form questions
  • Practice exercises to reinforce your learning

By the end of this lesson, you should feel confident in constructing simple sentences in Estonian. So, let's dive in!

The Basics of Sentence Structure[edit | edit source]

In Estonian, as in English, the basic structure of a simple sentence consists of three main components:

1. Subject (S): The doer of the action, usually a noun or pronoun.

2. Verb (V): The action word that describes what the subject is doing.

3. Object (O): The receiver of the action, also typically a noun or pronoun.

For example, in the sentence "I eat an apple":

  • Subject: I (who is doing the action)
  • Verb: eat (what action is being performed)
  • Object: an apple (what is being acted upon)

In Estonian, the sentence would be: "Mina söön õuna."

Subject-Verb-Object Order[edit | edit source]

The SVO order is the most common structure in Estonian. Let’s look at some examples:

Standard Estonian Pronunciation English
Mina loen raamatut. mina loen rah-mah-tut I read a book.
Sa näed autot. sa näed ow-tut You see a car.
Tema kirjutab kirja. tema kir-yoo-tab keer-rah He/She writes a letter.
Me sööme suppi. me soo-yuh-meh soup-pee We eat soup.
Te näete lindu. te nai-tuh lind-oo You (plural) see a bird.
Nad mängivad jalgpalli. nad man-gi-vad yalg-pal-li They play football.

As you can see, the structure remains the same: Subject, followed by Verb, and then Object.

Common Estonian Verbs[edit | edit source]

Here are some common Estonian verbs that will help you form sentences:

  • olema (to be)
  • tegema (to do/make)
  • minema (to go)
  • tulema (to come)
  • nägema (to see)
  • kuulma (to hear)
  • sööm (to eat)
  • jooma (to drink)
  • mängima (to play)
  • kirjutama (to write)

With these verbs, you can start creating your own sentences!

Forming Simple Questions[edit | edit source]

Forming questions in Estonian can be straightforward. The sentence structure remains the same, but we often change the intonation or add question words. For example:

  • Statement: "Sa näed autot." (You see a car.)
  • Question: "Kas sa näed autot?" (Do you see a car?)

Let’s look at some common question words:

  • Kes? (Who?)
  • Mis? (What?)
  • Kus? (Where?)
  • Millal? (When?)
  • Kuidas? (How?)
  • Miks? (Why?)

You can form questions by placing these words at the beginning of the sentence.

Standard Estonian Pronunciation English
Kes sa oled? kes sa o-led Who are you?
Mis see on? mis se on What is this?
Kus sa oled? kus sa o-led Where are you?
Millal me lähme? mil-lal meh leh-me When do we go?
Kuidas sa teed? koi-das sa teed How do you do?
Miks sa naerad? miks sa nai-rad Why do you laugh?

Practice Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that you’ve learned about basic sentence structure, let’s put your knowledge to the test!

Exercise 1: Identify the Subject, Verb, and Object[edit | edit source]

Read the following sentences and identify the Subject (S), Verb (V), and Object (O).

1. "Lapsed mängivad pargis."

2. "Isa joob kohvi."

3. "Õpetaja räägib loengu."

4. "Sõbrad söövad pitsat."

5. "Kass magab diivanil."

Exercise 2: Form Simple Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the following subjects, verbs, and objects, create simple sentences.

Subejcts:

  • Mina
  • Sa
  • Tema
  • Me

Verbs:

  • joon
  • loen
  • kirjutan
  • mängime

Objects:

  • vett
  • raamatut
  • kirja
  • jalgpalli

Exercise 3: Transform Statements into Questions[edit | edit source]

Transform the following statements into questions.

1. "Sa näed lindu."

2. "Me läheme poodi."

3. "Tema kirjutab raamatut."

4. "Nad mängivad jalgpalli."

5. "Isa teeb süüa."

Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct word from the word bank.

Word Bank: [näeb, loen, söön, kirjutab]

1. Mina ____ raamatut.

2. Sa ____ autot.

3. Tema ____ kirja.

4. Me ____ suppi.

Exercise 5: Create Questions[edit | edit source]

Using the question words provided, create your own questions based on the following statements.

1. "Sa joon vett."

2. "Me mängime jalgpalli."

3. "Nad näevad lindu."

Question Words: [Kes, Mis, Kus, Millal, Kuidas, Miks]

Exercise 6: Sentence Transformation[edit | edit source]

Change the sentences from affirmative to negative.

1. "Mina näen autot."

2. "Sa jood kohvi."

3. "Tema mängib jalgpalli."

4. "Me sööme õuna."

5. "Nad kirjutavad kirja."

Exercise 7: Combine Sentences[edit | edit source]

Combine the following short sentences into one complete sentence.

1. "Mina loen raamatut."

2. "Mina joon teed."

3. "Sa näed autot."

4. "Sa kuulad muusikat."

Exercise 8: Correct the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Find and correct the mistakes in the following sentences.

1. "Mina söön õuna ja jood kohvi."

2. "Tema loeb raamatut ja kirjutab kirja."

3. "Nad mängivad jalgpalli ja söövad suppi."

Exercise 9: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences from English to Estonian.

1. "I play football."

2. "You drink water."

3. "They read a book."

4. "She sees a car."

5. "We write a letter."

Exercise 10: Short Answers[edit | edit source]

Respond to the questions using short answers.

1. "Kas sa näed lindu?"

2. "Kus sa oled?"

3. "Millal me läheme?"

4. "Miks sa naerad?"

5. "Kuidas sul läheb?"

Solutions and Explanations[edit | edit source]

Here are the solutions for the exercises:

Exercise 1: Identify the Subject, Verb, and Object[edit | edit source]

1. Lapsed (S) - mängivad (V) - pargis (O)

2. Isa (S) - joob (V) - kohvi (O)

3. Õpetaja (S) - räägib (V) - loengu (O)

4. Sõbrad (S) - söövad (V) - pitsat (O)

5. Kass (S) - magab (V) - diivanil (O)

Exercise 2: Form Simple Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. Mina joon vett.

2. Sa loen raamatut.

3. Tema kirjutab kirja.

4. Me mängime jalgpalli.

Exercise 3: Transform Statements into Questions[edit | edit source]

1. Kas sa näed lindu?

2. Kas me lähme poodi?

3. Kas tema kirjutab raamatut?

4. Kas nad mängivad jalgpalli?

5. Kas isa teeb süüa?

Exercise 4: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

1. Mina loen raamatut.

2. Sa näed autot.

3. Tema kirjutab kirja.

4. Me sööme suppi.

Exercise 5: Create Questions[edit | edit source]

1. Mis sa joon?

2. Kus me mängime jalgpalli?

3. Miks nad näevad lindu?

Exercise 6: Sentence Transformation[edit | edit source]

1. Mina ei näe autot.

2. Sa ei joo kohvi.

3. Tema ei mängi jalgpalli.

4. Me ei söö õuna.

5. Nad ei kirjuta kirja.

Exercise 7: Combine Sentences[edit | edit source]

"Mina loen raamatut ja joon teed."

"Sa näed autot ja kuulad muusikat."

Exercise 8: Correct the Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. "Mina söön õuna ja joon kohvi." (Corrected: "Mina söön õuna ja joon teed.")

2. "Tema loeb raamatut ja kirjutab kirja." (Corrected: Correct as is.)

3. "Nad mängivad jalgpalli ja söövad suppi." (Corrected: Correct as is.)

Exercise 9: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

1. "Mina mängin jalgpalli."

2. "Sa jood vett."

3. "Nad loevad raamatut."

4. "Tema näeb autot."

5. "Me kirjutame kirja."

Exercise 10: Short Answers[edit | edit source]

1. "Jah, ma näen."

2. "Ma olen kodus."

3. "Me läheme homme."

4. "Sest see on naljakas."

5. "Mul läheb hästi."

Congratulations! You've made it through the lesson on Basic Sentence Structure in Standard Estonian. Keep practicing, and soon forming sentences will become second nature to you!

Table of Contents - Standard Estonian Course - 0 to A1[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


Other Lessons[edit | edit source]



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