Formation Exercises For Estonian Grammar

Physical printouts of grammar exercises for English learning 

Formation in Estonian grammar refers to the process of creating new words and phrases through various grammatical rules and morphological structures. This aspect of grammar is essential for learners of the Estonian language to understand and master, as it plays a crucial role in conveying meaning and intention. By practicing formation exercises, students can improve their Estonian grammar skills and develop a more nuanced understanding of the language.

Exercise 1: Inflectional endings

1. *Üliõpilane* (student) osaleb loengus.
2. *Õpetaja* (teacher) annab tundi.
3. *Koer* (dog) haugub.
4. *Kass* (cat) nurrub.
5. *Linnud* (birds) laulavad puu otsas.
6. *Lapsed* (children) mängivad õues.
7. *Emad* (mothers) valmistavad süüa.
8. *Isad* (fathers) töötavad kontoris.
9. *Õed* (sisters) vaatavad televiisorit.
10. *Vennad* (brothers) jalutavad koera.
11. *Sõbrad* (friends) kohtuvad kohvikus.
12. *Naabrid* (neighbors) räägivad aiapidu.
13. *Mees* (man) loeb raamatut.
14. *Naine* (woman) kirjutab kirja.
15. *Tegelased* (characters) seiklevad raamatus.

Exercise 2: Derivational suffixes

1. See lugu on väga *huvitav* (interesting).
2. Ta on nii *lahke* (kind) inimene.
3. Lahendus tundub *võimatu* (impossible).
4. *Õnnelik* (happy) pere elab siin majas.
5. Elu on *kaunis* (beautiful) kingitus.
6. *Tark* (wise) otsus aitab meid edasi.
7. *Vapustav* (amazing) loodus vaatab meile vastu.
8. Meie *püsiv* (persistent) töö annab tulemusi.
9. *Rahulik* (calm) õhtu sobib jalutamiseks.
10. *Armuline* (graceful) tantsija liigub laval.
11. *Vapralik* (brave) tegevus päästis paljud.
12. See on *eriline* (special) kingitus temalt.
13. *Loomulik* (natural) ilu on kõikjal meie ümber.
14. *Kurb* (sad) lugu annab meile mõtteainet.
15. *Ootamatu* (unexpected) kohtumine tõi rõõmu.

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