Understanding Eesti Personal Pronouns
Personal pronouns are words we use to talk about people without using their names. In Estonian, these pronouns are used to talk about ourselves, other people, and things.
Important Points
- I - mina
- You (singular) - sina
- He - tema
- She - tema
- It - see
- We - meie
- You (plural) - teie
- They - nemad
In Estonian, personal pronouns change form depending on how they are used in a sentence. This is similar to how we say 'I' and 'me' in English.
Using Personal Pronouns in Sentences
When we use personal pronouns, we need to make sure they match the person or thing we are talking about. This helps everyone understand who or what is being talked about.
Examples
- Mina olen koolis. (I am at school.)
- Sina oled tubli. (You are good.)
- Nemad mängivad pargis. (They are playing in the park.)
Personal pronouns can also change when we are talking about doing something to someone or with someone. This is called the object form.
Examples
- Kas sa nägid teda? (Did you see him/her?)
- Me ootame teid. (We are waiting for you.)
- Ta andis raamatu mulle. (He/She gave the book to me.)
The more you practice using personal pronouns, the easier it will be to remember them. Try using them in sentences every day.
Examples
- Meie armastame jäätist! (We love ice cream!)
- Teie olete sõbralikud. (You are friendly.)
- See on minu lemmikmänguasi. (It is my favorite toy.)