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Irregular comparative and superlative forms Exercises in Estonian language
Irregular comparative and superlative forms in the Estonian language can be a challenging yet fascinating aspect for learners to master. Unlike regular adjectives that follow predictable patterns, irregular forms often deviate from these rules, requiring memorization and practice. These irregularities can be found in commonly used adjectives, making it essential to familiarize oneself with their unique transformations. Understanding these forms not only enhances your vocabulary but also significantly improves your fluency and ability to express nuanced meanings in Estonian.
Mastering irregular comparative and superlative forms is crucial for effective communication, whether you're engaging in everyday conversation or more formal discourse. By learning these variations, you gain the ability to describe differences with precision and clarity. This page provides a range of exercises designed to help you internalize these irregular forms through practical application. From fill-in-the-blank activities to sentence construction tasks, each exercise aims to reinforce your understanding and boost your confidence in using these essential elements of the Estonian language.
Exercise 1
<p>1. See auto on *kiirem* kui minu vana auto (fast).</p>
<p>2. Tema maja on *kõige suurem* kogu tänaval (biggest).</p>
<p>3. See ülesanne on palju *raskem* kui eelmine (difficult).</p>
<p>4. Tema laulmine on *parem* kui minu oma (good).</p>
<p>5. See on *halvim* film, mida ma olen näinud (bad).</p>
<p>6. Ta on *vanem* kui tema vend (old).</p>
<p>7. See maja on *kallim* kui see, mida me eelmisel aastal nägime (expensive).</p>
<p>8. Tema idee on *parim* lahendus probleemile (best).</p>
<p>9. See jook on *magusam* kui teine (sweet).</p>
<p>10. Tema jutt on *pikem* kui minu oma (long).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. See on *parem* kui eelmine kord (opposite of "halvem").</p>
<p>2. Ta on *vanem* kui mina (opposite of "noorem").</p>
<p>3. See ülesanne on *lihtsam* kui teine (opposite of "keerulisem").</p>
<p>4. Selle aasta ilm on *soojem* kui eelmisel aastal (opposite of "külmem").</p>
<p>5. Minu maja on *suurem* kui sinu oma (opposite of "väiksem").</p>
<p>6. See film oli *parem* kui ma ootasin (opposite of "halvem").</p>
<p>7. Ta on *kõrgem* kui tema vend (opposite of "madalam").</p>
<p>8. See raamat on *huvitavam* kui eelmine (opposite of "igavam").</p>
<p>9. See tee on *lühem* kui teine (opposite of "pikem").</p>
<p>10. See toit on *maitsvam* kui eile (opposite of "maitsetum").</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. See on minu *parim* sõber (superlative of "good").</p>
<p>2. Tema laul on *parem* kui sinu oma (comparative of "good").</p>
<p>3. Kas see on *halvem* raamat, mida sa oled lugenud? (comparative of "bad").</p>
<p>4. Kõik ütlevad, et see on *halvim* film üldse (superlative of "bad").</p>
<p>5. Selle aasta suvi on olnud *kuumem* kui eelmine (comparative of "hot").</p>
<p>6. August on tavaliselt aasta *kuumim* kuu (superlative of "hot").</p>
<p>7. Tema maja on *suurem* kui meie oma (comparative of "big").</p>
<p>8. See on linna *suurim* hoone (superlative of "big").</p>
<p>9. Tal on *väiksem* auto kui minul (comparative of "small").</p>
<p>10. See on meie *väikseim* korter (superlative of "small").</p>