Prepositions of place in Estonian grammar are essential when describing the location or position of objects, people or places. These prepositions are used to show spatial relationships and can include words such as ‘in’, ‘on’, ‘under’, ‘next to’, etc. In Estonian, these prepositions are called “kohakaasused” and form an important part of the language’s grammar. To master these prepositions, one must practice using them in various situational contexts.
Exercise 1: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Estonian preposition
1. Raamat on *laual* (on_the_table).
2. Koer magab *diivani* (under_the_sofa).
3. Ă•pilased istuvad *kirjutuslaua* (at_the_desk).
4. Lapsed mängivad *pargis* (in_the_park).
5. Ta elab *maja* (next_to_the_house).
6. Kell ripub *seinal* (on_the_wall).
7. Auto seisab *garaaĹľis* (in_the_garage).
8. Teler on *kapi* (on_top_of_the_cabinet).
9. Pliiats on *lauasahtlis* (in_the_drawer).
10. Taim kasvab *akna* (next_to_the_window).
11. Inimesed ootavad *bussipeatuses* (at_the_bus_stop).
12. Pudel on *kĂĽlmkapis* (in_the_fridge).
13. Linda töötab *kohvikus* (in_the_cafe).
14. Me kohtume *nurga* (at_the_corner).
15. Mänguasi on *voodi* (under_the_bed).
2. Koer magab *diivani* (under_the_sofa).
3. Ă•pilased istuvad *kirjutuslaua* (at_the_desk).
4. Lapsed mängivad *pargis* (in_the_park).
5. Ta elab *maja* (next_to_the_house).
6. Kell ripub *seinal* (on_the_wall).
7. Auto seisab *garaaĹľis* (in_the_garage).
8. Teler on *kapi* (on_top_of_the_cabinet).
9. Pliiats on *lauasahtlis* (in_the_drawer).
10. Taim kasvab *akna* (next_to_the_window).
11. Inimesed ootavad *bussipeatuses* (at_the_bus_stop).
12. Pudel on *kĂĽlmkapis* (in_the_fridge).
13. Linda töötab *kohvikus* (in_the_cafe).
14. Me kohtume *nurga* (at_the_corner).
15. Mänguasi on *voodi* (under_the_bed).
Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate Estonian preposition
1. Pilt ripub *seinal* (on_the_wall).
2. Kirjutusmasin asub *laua* (on_the_table).
3. Telefon on *tugitooli* (next_to_the_armchair).
4. Linnud lendavad *puu* (above_the_tree).
5. Reisikott on *voodi* (beside_the_bed).
6. Kass hĂĽppas *aknalaualt* (off_the_windowsill).
7. Ăślikool asub *raamatukogu* (opposite_the_library).
8. SĂĽlearvuti on *kotis* (in_the_bag).
9. Koer jooksis *aiavärava* (through_the_gate).
10. Ă•unad on *korvis* (in_the_basket).
11. Nad peidavad ennast *bushide* (behind_the_bushes).
12. Poiss istub *pingil* (on_the_bench).
13. Ă•pikud on *kooli* (in_the_school).
14. Puu on *maja* (in_front_of_the_house).
15. Rätik ripub *kardina* (between_the_curtains).
2. Kirjutusmasin asub *laua* (on_the_table).
3. Telefon on *tugitooli* (next_to_the_armchair).
4. Linnud lendavad *puu* (above_the_tree).
5. Reisikott on *voodi* (beside_the_bed).
6. Kass hĂĽppas *aknalaualt* (off_the_windowsill).
7. Ăślikool asub *raamatukogu* (opposite_the_library).
8. SĂĽlearvuti on *kotis* (in_the_bag).
9. Koer jooksis *aiavärava* (through_the_gate).
10. Ă•unad on *korvis* (in_the_basket).
11. Nad peidavad ennast *bushide* (behind_the_bushes).
12. Poiss istub *pingil* (on_the_bench).
13. Ă•pikud on *kooli* (in_the_school).
14. Puu on *maja* (in_front_of_the_house).
15. Rätik ripub *kardina* (between_the_curtains).