Language/Standard-estonian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be
Hi Standard Estonian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Standard Estonian. We will look at the conjugation of the verb, as well as some examples of how it is used in sentences.
The verb "be" is an important verb in Standard Estonian, and it is used to express existence, identity, and location. It is also used to form the passive voice. The conjugation of the verb "be" is as follows:
| Person | Singular | Plural |
|---|---|---|
| I | olen | oleme |
| You | oled | olete |
| He/She/It | on | on |
| We | oleme | oleme |
| You | olete | olete |
| They | on | on |
The verb "be" is used to express existence, identity, and location. For example:
- Person 1: Kas sa oled Eestlane? (Are you Estonian?)
- Person 2: Jah, ma olen. (Yes, I am.)
In this sentence, the verb "be" is used to express identity.
The verb "be" is also used to express location. For example:
- Person 1: Kus sa oled? (Where are you?)
- Person 2: Ma olen kodus. (I am at home.)
In this sentence, the verb "be" is used to express location.
The verb "be" is also used to form the passive voice. For example:
- Person 1: Mis see raamat on? (What is this book?)
- Person 2: See raamat on kirjutatud eesti keeles. (This book is written in Estonian.)
In this sentence, the verb "be" is used to form the passive voice.
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