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Adjective agreement in number Exercises in Estonian language
Adjective agreement in number is a crucial aspect of mastering the Estonian language. In Estonian, adjectives must agree in number with the nouns they describe. This means that if the noun is singular, the adjective must also be in its singular form, and if the noun is plural, the adjective must take its plural form. This rule applies regardless of the gender of the noun, as Estonian does not have grammatical gender. Understanding and practicing this concept is essential for forming grammatically correct sentences and for clear, precise communication.
Estonian adjectives change their endings depending on the number of the noun they modify. For singular nouns, the adjective typically takes a base form, while for plural nouns, it usually acquires a specific plural ending. Unlike in some languages where adjective agreement might be influenced by gender or case, Estonian keeps it straightforward with a focus on number. This exercise section will guide you through various examples and practice activities designed to reinforce your understanding of adjective agreement in number, helping you to achieve fluency in your Estonian language skills.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Mehed on väga *toredad* (adjective meaning 'nice' in plural).</p>
<p>2. Need raamatud on *huvitavad* (adjective meaning 'interesting' in plural).</p>
<p>3. Koerad on alati *sõbralikud* (adjective meaning 'friendly' in plural).</p>
<p>4. Lilled on väga *ilusad* (adjective meaning 'beautiful' in plural).</p>
<p>5. Need majad on *suured* (adjective meaning 'big' in plural).</p>
<p>6. Need filmid on *põnevad* (adjective meaning 'exciting' in plural).</p>
<p>7. Need pildid on *värvilised* (adjective meaning 'colorful' in plural).</p>
<p>8. Need lapsed on *nutikad* (adjective meaning 'smart' in plural).</p>
<p>9. Need autod on *kiired* (adjective meaning 'fast' in plural).</p>
<p>10. Need kleidid on *kaunid* (adjective meaning 'beautiful' in plural).</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. The *suured* majad on tänaval (big, plural form).</p>
<p>2. Meie kassid on väga *ilusad* (beautiful, plural form).</p>
<p>3. Need *punased* lilled on minu lemmikud (red, plural form).</p>
<p>4. Õpilased kannavad *valged* särgid (white, plural form).</p>
<p>5. Kõik *vanad* raamatud on laual (old, plural form).</p>
<p>6. Need *rohelised* autod on uued (green, plural form).</p>
<p>7. Peod olid *suured* ja lõbusad (big and fun, plural form).</p>
<p>8. Kõik *väikesed* koerad on armsad (small, plural form).</p>
<p>9. Lapsed jooksevad *kiired* ringi (fast, plural form).</p>
<p>10. Need *kollased* õunad on magusad (yellow, plural form).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Meie *suured* koerad jooksevad aias ringi (adjective for 'dogs' in plural).</p>
<p>2. Need *ilusad* lilled kasvavad aias (adjective for 'flowers' in plural).</p>
<p>3. Lapsed söövad *maitsvaid* küpsiseid (adjective for 'cookies' in plural).</p>
<p>4. Vanad *kõrged* puud on pargis (adjective for 'trees' in plural).</p>
<p>5. Neil on *väiksed* kassipojad kodus (adjective for 'kittens' in plural).</p>
<p>6. Need *uued* raamatud on väga huvitavad (adjective for 'books' in plural).</p>
<p>7. Õpilased kirjutavad *pikki* esseesid (adjective for 'essays' in plural).</p>
<p>8. Need *sõbralikud* inimesed aitavad teisi (adjective for 'people' in plural).</p>
<p>9. Kõik *kallid* ehted on seifis (adjective for 'jewelry' in plural).</p>
<p>10. Need *vanad* fotod on ajalooliselt tähtsad (adjective for 'photos' in plural).</p>