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Articles with plural nouns Exercises in Estonian language
In the Estonian language, mastering the use of articles with plural nouns can be a unique challenge, given that Estonian does not have articles in the same way English does. Instead, it relies on context and the forms of nouns and adjectives to convey meanings that in English would require articles like 'the' or 'a'. Understanding how to properly use plural nouns in Estonian involves recognizing how these forms change and how they interact with other parts of speech to maintain clarity and meaning in sentences.
This set of grammar exercises is designed to help you grasp the nuances of plural noun usage in Estonian. By practicing with a variety of examples and contexts, you will become more comfortable with identifying and using the correct forms. These exercises will cover different scenarios, such as everyday conversations, written texts, and formal communications, providing you with a comprehensive understanding of how plural nouns function within the Estonian language.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Me ostsime *õunad* turult (plural of "apple").</p>
<p>2. Lapsed mängivad *pallid* pargis (plural of "ball").</p>
<p>3. Külalised tõid *kingitused* sünnipäevapeole (plural of "gift").</p>
<p>4. Õpilased lugesid *raamatud* raamatukogus (plural of "book").</p>
<p>5. Me saime *lilled* aiast (plural of "flower").</p>
<p>6. Nad küpsetasid *küpsised* köögis (plural of "cookie").</p>
<p>7. Kassid armastavad mängida *mänguasjad* (plural of "toy").</p>
<p>8. Ma ostsin *piletid* kontserdile (plural of "ticket").</p>
<p>9. Õpetaja jagas *harjutused* õpilastele (plural of "exercise").</p>
<p>10. Me külastasime *muuseumid* linnas (plural of "museum").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. Ma lähen *poodi* (noun indicating a place where you buy things).</p>
<p>2. Nad ostsid *kasse* (noun indicating a common pet).</p>
<p>3. Me nägime *linde* (noun indicating animals that can fly).</p>
<p>4. Ta kinkis mulle *raamatuid* (noun indicating objects you read).</p>
<p>5. Lapsed mängisid *pallidega* (noun indicating round objects used in sports and games).</p>
<p>6. Me sööme *õunu* (noun indicating a common fruit).</p>
<p>7. Nad istutasid *lilli* (noun indicating plants with colorful petals).</p>
<p>8. Ma kuulsin *lugusid* (noun indicating narratives or tales).</p>
<p>9. Ta kandis *kingi* (noun indicating items you wear on your feet).</p>
<p>10. Me joonistasime *pilte* (noun indicating visual representations created with pencils or paints).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Me ostsime *raamatuid* raamatupoest (plural form of 'book').</p>
<p>2. Lapsed mängisid *palle* pargis (plural form of 'ball').</p>
<p>3. Õpilased kirjutasid *kirju* klassis (plural form of 'letter').</p>
<p>4. Meie aias kasvavad ilusad *lilled* (plural form of 'flower').</p>
<p>5. Restoranis serveeriti maitsvaid *toite* (plural form of 'food').</p>
<p>6. Turul müüdi värskeid *puuvilju* (plural form of 'fruit').</p>
<p>7. Muuseumis oli palju huvitavaid *maale* (plural form of 'painting').</p>
<p>8. Nad kinkisid mulle kauneid *ehteid* (plural form of 'jewelry').</p>
<p>9. Konverentsil peeti mitmeid *ettekandeid* (plural form of 'presentation').</p>
<p>10. Me nägime loomaaias palju erinevaid *loomi* (plural form of 'animal').</p>