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Present tense of regular verbs Exercises in Estonian language
Mastering the present tense of regular verbs is a fundamental step in learning the Estonian language. Estonian verbs do not conjugate according to the subject, making the structure simpler compared to many other languages. However, it is crucial to understand the patterns and nuances of regular verb conjugation to form accurate and meaningful sentences. In Estonian, present tense verbs follow a consistent pattern where the root of the verb remains unchanged, and specific endings are added to convey the action in the present. This section will provide you with a variety of exercises designed to reinforce your understanding and usage of regular verbs in the present tense.
In these exercises, you will encounter verbs in their infinitive forms and learn how to conjugate them correctly in the present tense. Through a mix of fill-in-the-blank, multiple-choice, and sentence construction tasks, you will practice identifying verb roots and applying the appropriate endings. Additionally, contextual practice will help you see how these verbs function within everyday conversations and written text. By the end of these exercises, you will have a solid grasp of present tense conjugations, enabling you to express current actions and states with confidence in Estonian.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Mina *loen* raamatut (verb for reading).</p>
<p>2. Sina *sööd* õuna (verb for eating).</p>
<p>3. Meie *jookseme* pargis (verb for running).</p>
<p>4. Teie *mängite* jalgpalli (verb for playing).</p>
<p>5. Tema *töötab* kontoris (verb for working).</p>
<p>6. Nad *õpivad* eesti keelt (verb for studying).</p>
<p>7. Ma *kirjutan* kirja (verb for writing).</p>
<p>8. Sa *laulad* laval (verb for singing).</p>
<p>9. Me *kuulame* muusikat (verb for listening).</p>
<p>10. Ta *ostab* toitu (verb for buying).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ma *õpin* iga päev eesti keelt (verb for studying).</p>
<p>2. Ta *jookseb* pargis igal hommikul (verb for running).</p>
<p>3. Me *sööme* lõunat kell 12 (verb for eating).</p>
<p>4. Nad *töötavad* kontoris kuni kella viieni (verb for working).</p>
<p>5. Sa *laulad* väga ilusasti (verb for singing).</p>
<p>6. Lapsed *mängivad* õues pärast kooli (verb for playing).</p>
<p>7. Ma *kirjutan* sulle kirja (verb for writing).</p>
<p>8. Ta *loeb* raamatut voodis (verb for reading).</p>
<p>9. Me *sõidame* rattaga nädalavahetusel (verb for riding).</p>
<p>10. Nad *joovad* kohvi igal hommikul (verb for drinking).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Ma *õpin* igal päeval uut sõna (verb for learning).</p>
<p>2. Ta *jookseb* pargis igal hommikul (verb for running).</p>
<p>3. Me *sööme* õhtusööki kell kuus (verb for eating).</p>
<p>4. Sa *laulad* väga hästi (verb for singing).</p>
<p>5. Nad *mängivad* jalgpalli igal nädalavahetusel (verb for playing).</p>
<p>6. Ma *kirjutan* kirja oma sõbrale (verb for writing).</p>
<p>7. Ta *loeb* raamatut enne magamaminekut (verb for reading).</p>
<p>8. Me *joome* kohvi igal hommikul (verb for drinking).</p>
<p>9. Sa *kõnnid* kooli iga päev (verb for walking).</p>
<p>10. Nad *tantsivad* peol terve öö (verb for dancing).</p>