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Forming superlatives from adjectives Exercises in Estonian language
Forming superlatives in Estonian can be an engaging and rewarding challenge for language learners. Estonian, a Finno-Ugric language, has its own unique set of rules and structures for adjectives, and mastering superlatives is a crucial part of achieving fluency. Superlatives in Estonian are used to express the highest degree of a quality among three or more items or people. Unlike in English, where superlatives are often formed by adding "-est" or using "most" before the adjective, Estonian employs different suffixes and sometimes requires changes to the root form of the adjective itself.
In this series of grammar exercises, you will learn how to transform basic adjectives into their superlative forms in Estonian. We'll explore various suffixes such as "-im" and "-aim," and how they interact with different types of adjectives. Additionally, you'll practice recognizing and applying vowel harmony rules, which are essential for correct adjective modification in Estonian. By the end of these exercises, you'll be able to confidently use superlatives in everyday conversation, enhancing your descriptive capabilities and enriching your overall language proficiency.
Exercise 1
<p>1. Ta on *kõige targem* klassis (superlative of "tark").</p>
<p>2. See on *kõige ilusam* maja, mida ma olen kunagi näinud (superlative of "ilus").</p>
<p>3. Maraton on *kõige raskem* spordiala, mida ma tean (superlative of "raske").</p>
<p>4. Tema laul oli *kõige parem* kontserdil (superlative of "hea").</p>
<p>5. See oli *kõige hullem* päev mu elus (superlative of "halb").</p>
<p>6. Meie koer on *kõige sõbralikum* naabruskonnas (superlative of "sõbralik").</p>
<p>7. See film oli *kõige igavam* kõigist, mida ma olen näinud (superlative of "igav").</p>
<p>8. Ta on *kõige kiireim* jooksja meie meeskonnas (superlative of "kiire").</p>
<p>9. Tema kodu on *kõige puhtam* kogu tänaval (superlative of "puhas").</p>
<p>10. See raamat on *kõige huvitavam* mu kollektsioonis (superlative of "huvitav").</p>
Exercise 2
<p>1. This is the *kõige ilusam* house in the neighborhood (most beautiful).</p>
<p>2. She is the *kõige targem* student in our class (most intelligent).</p>
<p>3. The *kõige pikem* river in Estonia is the Võhandu River (longest).</p>
<p>4. He is the *kõige tugevam* man I have ever met (strongest).</p>
<p>5. This is the *kõige kallim* restaurant in town (most expensive).</p>
<p>6. The *kõige kuulsam* singer in Estonia is very popular (most famous).</p>
<p>7. She wore the *kõige ilusam* dress at the party (most beautiful).</p>
<p>8. This is the *kõige kõrgem* mountain in Estonia (highest).</p>
<p>9. He is the *kõige kiireim* runner on our team (fastest).</p>
<p>10. This is the *kõige vanem* building in the city (oldest).</p>
Exercise 3
<p>1. Tallinn is the *kõige suurem* city in Estonia (the biggest).</p>
<p>2. This is the *kõige ilusam* beach I've ever seen (the most beautiful).</p>
<p>3. She is the *kõige targem* student in our class (the smartest).</p>
<p>4. The *kõige kallim* car in the showroom was a luxury sports car (the most expensive).</p>
<p>5. He is known as the *kõige tugevam* man in the village (the strongest).</p>
<p>6. The *kõige kiiremini* runner won the race (the fastest).</p>
<p>7. This is the *kõige kuulsam* restaurant in the city (the most famous).</p>
<p>8. That was the *kõige raskem* exam I have ever taken (the hardest).</p>
<p>9. She has the *kõige pehmem* blanket in the house (the softest).</p>
<p>10. It was the *kõige naljakam* joke I've ever heard (the funniest).</p>