Understanding Eesti Interrogative Pronouns
Interrogative pronouns are special words we use to ask questions. In Eesti (Estonian), these pronouns help us find out more about people, places, things, and reasons. Let's explore these important words together.
Common Eesti Interrogative Pronouns
Important Points
- Kes
- Mis
- Kus
- Millal
- Kuidas
- Miks
- Kelle
- Kellele
- Kellest
- Mille
- Millele
- Millest
Each of these words helps us ask different kinds of questions. For example, 'Kes' is used when we want to know about a person, like 'Who is that?'.
'Kes' is used to ask about people. It's like asking 'Who' in English.
Examples
- Kes see on?
- Kes tuleb meiega?
- Kes õpetab meid?
'Mis' is used to ask about things or objects. It's like asking 'What' in English.
Examples
- Mis see on?
- Mis sa tegid?
- Mis su nimi on?
'Kus' helps us ask about places. It's like asking 'Where' in English.
Examples
- Kus sa elad?
- Kus on mu raamat?
- Kus me kohtume?
'Millal' is used to ask about time. It's similar to asking 'When' in English.
Examples
- Millal sa tuled?
- Millal algab film?
- Millal on sinu sünnipäev?
'Kuidas' is used to ask about the manner or way something is done. It's like asking 'How' in English.
Examples
- Kuidas sa seda tegid?
- Kuidas sa ennast tunned?
- Kuidas on ilm?
'Miks' is used to ask about reasons. It's like asking 'Why' in English.
Examples
- Miks sa hilinesid?
- Miks ta nutab?
- Miks sa seda ütlesid?