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Using adjectives with nouns Exercises in Estonian language

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Mastering the use of adjectives with nouns is a crucial aspect of learning Estonian, as it adds detail and nuance to your sentences. In Estonian, adjectives must agree with the nouns they describe in terms of case, number, and sometimes even gender. This might seem complex at first, but with practice, you will find it becomes second nature. Understanding these agreements can significantly enhance your fluency and accuracy, making your speech and writing more precise and expressive. In these exercises, you will explore various scenarios where adjectives and nouns interact, helping you grasp the rules and patterns of their agreement. We will cover everything from basic adjective-noun pairings to more complex constructions involving different cases and plural forms. By the end of these exercises, you will be more confident in your ability to describe people, places, and things accurately in Estonian, thus enriching your overall language skills. Dive in and start practicing—each exercise is designed to build your proficiency step by step.

Exercise 1

1. See on minu *uus* auto (new). 2. Meie *väike* koer on väga sõbralik (small). 3. Ta ostis *ilus* maja mere ääres (beautiful). 4. Mulle meeldib *punane* kleit rohkem kui sinine (red). 5. Kas sa nägid *suur* lindu pargis? (big). 6. Ma armastan *maitsev* toitu (delicious). 7. See on väga *kallis* restoran (expensive). 8. Tal on *pikk* juuksed (long). 9. Meie uus õpetaja on *tark* ja lahke (smart). 10. Ma ostsin *pehme* diivani elutuppa (soft).

Exercise 2

1. The *suur* house stood on the hill (big in Estonian). 2. She wore a *punane* dress to the party (red in Estonian). 3. The *kollane* sun was shining brightly in the sky (yellow in Estonian). 4. He bought a *väike* car for city driving (small in Estonian). 5. The *kõrge* mountain was covered in snow (tall in Estonian). 6. They enjoyed the *maitsev* meal at the restaurant (tasty in Estonian). 7. The *ilus* flower bloomed in the garden (beautiful in Estonian). 8. The *külm* wind made everyone shiver (cold in Estonian). 9. She adopted a *karvane* dog from the shelter (hairy in Estonian). 10. The *vana* book was found in the attic (old in Estonian).

Exercise 3

1. Tal on *suur* maja (adjective for something big). 2. Ma nägin *ilusat* lille (adjective for something beautiful). 3. Sa ostsid *kalli* auto (adjective for something expensive). 4. Nad elavad *väikeses* korteris (adjective for something small). 5. See on *vanamoodne* kleit (adjective for something old-fashioned). 6. Meil on *uued* sõbrad (adjective for something new). 7. Ta sööb *tervislikku* toitu (adjective for something healthy). 8. Kass on *laisk* (adjective for something lazy). 9. See oli *põnev* film (adjective for something exciting). 10. Tal on *kiire* auto (adjective for something fast).